When Centennial College was founded as Ontario?s first public college in 1966, it focused on preparing students for burgeoning new careers in business, communications and social services. Rapidly expanding public services such as recreation and child care needed new kinds of practitioners, and the college emphasized careers that were geared to the local economy. By contrast, today?s Centennial College is an integral part of the global economy. With 7,000 international students enrolled at its Toronto campuses, Centennial has become a cosmopolitan learning destination that transcends borders and brings tangible benefits to all who learn here.