Computer Engineering Technology at Algonquin College Feb 2nd

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Computer Engineering Technology at Algonquin College

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(Dwayne Brown Studio/Algonquin College)
Algonquin College combines innovation with tradition in its approach to computer science. Keeping pace with shifting industry standards is a priority, but so is producing grads with marketable skills.
That’s why the school’s instructors resurrected training in COBOL—a legacy programming language that has fallen out of fashion with some newer organizations. Old, large institutions, however—like banks and governments—still rely on the system, and with a dearth of programmers practiced in COBOL, Algonquin College has found a niche that adds to their appeal.
“It’s in high demand,” says Todd Kelley, a professor in the program, “and we’re one of the only institutions in the region that offers instruction on it…

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