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Our work strengthens Canada’s publicly supported colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, and polytechnics. And the reach of our network is unmatched.

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News

November 24, 2022

Colleges and institutes to support Kenya’s emerging blue economy

November 21, 2022

New Canadian scholarship program addresses inequality in developing countries

November 4, 2022

CICan participates in the discussion on the future of sustainable finance at the Sustainable Finance Forum

November 3, 2022

CICan welcomes additional support in the Fall economic update and looks forward to further investment in critical areas

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Events

February 15, 2023

Information Session: Career Launcher Apprenticeships

February 24, 2023

Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy: Opportunities and Best Practices

March 23, 2023

Information Session: Career Launcher Apprenticeships

June 17 - 22, 2023

CICan Leadership Institute for Leaders in International

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From the blog

January 31, 2023

The Sustainable Development Goals give us a framework to create positive change together

(originally published on CareerWise by CERIC in January 2023, written by John Thomas) When Zain Zaidi did an internship in the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, he got the chance...

What's happening at CICan

Call for Presentations

Join us in Montreal immediately prior to World Congress 2023 for this year’s forum for colleges and institutes serving rural, remote and northern communities.

Career Launcher Apprenticeships

Receive up to $10,000 to hire a first-year apprentice in a Red Seal construction or manufacturing trade.

Upcoming Leadership Institutes

Leading in the ever-evolving landscape of post-secondary education requires strong skills and tools to be effective and successful.

Hosted jointly by CICan and the WFCP, the World Congress is the largest event of its kind and brings together postsecondary leaders from around the world to discuss, share, and expand our collective intelligence.

Building Capacity in Long-term Care

Building Capacity in Long-term Care (BCLTC) supports and strengthens the sector by mobilizing Canada’s colleges and institutes to address acute labour shortages.

Perspectives LIVE Season 3

Back by popular demand and bringing experts right to your screen! We’re ready to tackle the biggest questions of the year, to take a look at how our world has changed, and see what still remains in store.