L’Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) est le plus ancien établissement d’enseignement postsecondaire de l’Ouest canadien et est l’université de langue française au Manitoba. L’institution est située dans le quartier francophone, au cœur même de la ville de Winnipeg, et abrite à la fois deux facultés universitaires et deux écoles collégiales, soit l’École technique et professionnelle (ETP) et l’École des sciences infirmières et des études de la santé (ESIES). L’Université de Saint-Boniface est reconnue en tant qu’université de choix pour ceux et celles qui désirent poursuivre des études en français, ainsi que pour son approche intégrée qui prépare les étudiants aux études supérieures et au marché du travail. Elle est accessible à toute personne apte à poursuivre des études postsecondaires en français. L’Université fait la promotion de la connaissance du français et encourage l’épanouissement de la culture franco-manitobaine. L’USB offre une éducation universitaire générale et spécialisée ainsi que des formations professionnelles et techniques dans des domaines essentiels au développement communautaire. Tous les programmes collégiaux offrent un stage en milieu de travail. L’établissement accueille plus de 1000 étudiants et étudiantes d’ici et de plus de 25 pays.

Université Sainte-Anne, the only French language post-secondary institution in Nova Scotia, offers university and college-level courses as well as a French immersion program and customized training in French as a second language. Recognized for its excellent programs as well as its unique and exceptional living environment, Sainte-Anne offers experiential learning opportunities that promote student engagement and success, and an atmosphere which encourages a culture of excellence in research and development. Solidly established in its community, Université Sainte-Anne is a partner of choice for all those who wish to strengthen the vitality of the regions surrounding its 5 campuses as well as all of Acadie throughout Nova Scotia.

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• Sainte-Anne professors care about student’s academic success. Class size allows for high-quality and personalized instruction. Students find it extremely easy to talk to professors and to participate in classroom discussions.
• Sainte-Anne offers guaranteed job placements in certain programs (ex: Bachelor in Education, Elementary Education : French as a second language, B.B.A. – Co-op option)
• Learning French at Sainte-Anne can provide you with lifelong opportunities otherwise unavailable to unilingual people. You never know where life leads you – it’s best to keep your options open.
• Nature abounds at Saint-Anne’s Church Point campus. Situated next to the ocean, this campus boasts coniferous forests, coastal marsh, a pebble and stone shoreline, high tides and abundant wildlife.
• Sainte-Anne is a place you can call your own, where a culture of openness and individual development is encouraged!

The University College of the North (UCN) offers college and university programming across 14 locations throughout Manitoba. UCN is uniquely mandated to serve a culturally diverse population. The institution is governed by a bi-cameral system, which includes a Governing Council and a Learning Council, along with a Council of Elders that serves in an advisory role. UCN offers more than 40 programs and confers degrees, diplomas and certificates. Some of UCN’s programming is a result of partnering with other institutions like the Joint Baccalaureate Nursing program. UCN offers educational opportunities in a “close to home” approach through the Education and Training Centres. UCN has learning centres in First Nations communities throughout the north.

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• UCN provides education close to home through two main campuses and 12 regional centres.
• UCN focuses on providing education that is relevant to Aboriginal and northern Manitobans.
• UCN is governed by a tri-cameral governance system that includes a Governing Council, Learning Council and a Council of Elders. Each council has representation on the other to promote collaboration.
• Our small class sizes mean that students can enjoy more opportunities for personal interaction. They lead to better classroom discussions, to help students get the most out of their education.
• So many of UCN’s programs provide students with unique practical training opportunities including conducting field studies in the Natural Resources Management Technology winter or fall camps.

Located in the heart of the city, Vancouver Community College welcomes over 15,000 students annually to experience real-world, relevant training and fully prepare for a competitive workforce. VCC delivers innovative, industry-informed instruction in culinary arts, business, design, health sciences, hospitality, transportation trades, and music, while also offering adult upgrading, special education, and award-winning English as an Additional Language programming. Credentials available include bachelor’s degrees, diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeships.

VCC programs are purposefully designed with industry input to ensure a successful transition into the workforce, and VCC graduates enjoy a 90 per cent post-college employment rate. Additionally, VCC enjoys a strong reputation internationally, offering 34 popular programs to over 1,000 international learners per year. VCC is also a member of the Coastal Corridor Consortium, which works to improve levels of participation and success among Aboriginal students in Canada. VCC’s Indigenous Education and Community Engagement office ensures priority registration is available to Aboriginal students who meet program requirements, and offers Gathering Spaces, Elder support, and advising services.

VCC has served its surrounding community for over 50 years through numerous on-campus, student-run services that are open to the public. These include cafeterias, gourmet restaurants, an auto shop, a dental office, a design studio, and a salon and spa. Such service outlets allow students to practice professional skills while providing high-quality lower-cost services in Downtown and East Vancouver.

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• 93% of VCC grads are satisfied with their education
• 90% of VCC grads are employed after graduating
• 63% of VCC students are female
• 375 Indigenous students enrolled at VCC annually
• Average VCC class size is 21 students
• VCC employs 1,100 people

The Native Education College (NEC) opened its doors in 1967 and quickly became British Columbia’s largest private Aboriginal College. The college’s focus is to meet the needs of Aboriginal adult students requiring developmental, vocational, and applied academic programs to access employment or further post-secondary education. The institute offers a variety of programs with multiple levels of certification: certificates, diplomas and degrees. The Native Education College is a non-profit society that is governed by a Board of Directors whose members are elected from the society. The society is currently made up of over 30 community leaders from many different Nations, representing the diversity of Aboriginal people in Canada.

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) is the only college in Canada that focuses entirely on fine crafts and design. Since 1938, the institution emphasizes on providing excellent quality education in applied and entrepreneurial fine craft and design, and helping its students establish a career in that field. The College’s campus is located in heritage buildings in downtown Fredericton, one of Canada’s cultural capitals and a hotbed of creativity. The institution provides small classes, professional studios and labs, an extensive library, and some of the best faculty in the world of crafts and design. Degrees, diplomas and certificates are offered.

A satisfaction and retention survey of graduates from 2010 to 2013 showed 94% satisfaction and 93% willingness to recommend NBCCD to a friend. There are many opportunities for students to exhibit their work and to enter it in competitions. Students and faculty regularly receive provincial, national, and international recognition for excellence across all disciplines. Instructors share their time and expertise with arts and crafts organizations, connecting students with a broader community of fine crafts people and designers.

With over 90 regular programs and six campuses across New Brunswick, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is a collaborative, learner-centred college – creatively contributing to social and economic prosperity through applied learning. NBCC offers students one- and two-year certificate and diploma programs. The College operates from six campuses located in Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, Saint John, St. Andrews and Woodstock. The vast majority of NBCC’s skilled, knowledgeable graduates live and work in New Brunswick. In addition to regular programming, NBCC also offers learning opportunities through customized training, continuing education and apprenticeship training.

NBCC focuses on the success of its students and their impact on communities. The College’s award-winning Robertson Institute for Community Leadership brings NBCC’s Signature Learning Experience to live by engaging students in service learning and volunteerism in their communities. NBCC recognizes that, given the increasing diversity of learner needs, innovative and relevant program and service responses are key to successful student experiences. The College maintains strong relationships with employers to ensure quality, relevant programs that are responsive to today’s workforce. Opportunities for applied learning are at the forefront of NBCC programming. 90% of the College’s programs contain an applied learning aspect through co-op, internships and industry practicum placements.

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• 88% of NBCC’s 2013 graduates were employed within one year and 86% are living and working in New Brunswick.
• 4,187 students and staff contributed 12,651 community service hours to 200+ activities on the day the Robertson Institute for Community Leadership launched in 2014.
• NBCC’s international student enrollment has increased nearly 60% since 2010. Last year students come to NBCC from over 30 countries.
• When NBCC was officially created in 1973, it brought together institutions with long histories in our communities. Carleton County Vocational School opened in Woodstock nearly 100 years ago in 1919.
• NBCC operations and graduates contribute $1.1 billion to New Brunswick’s economy each year.

Established in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leading global college and one of Canada’s most enterprising postsecondary institutions.

With a mission to provide outstanding applied education and training for a changing world, NC is dedicated to offering a wholistic student experience, academic excellence, global reach, alumni and partner engagement, environmental sustainability, and organizational excellence.

NC offers students hands-on, real-world learning experiences, and opportunities to gain global competencies through its signature Be World Ready program, all of which support student success – both in the classroom and beyond.

• More than 13,000 students from over 95 countries
• 130 programs, including post-secondary diploma, graduate certificate, apprenticeship, and bachelor degree programs.

Niagara College operates from specialized campuses located in the heart of the vibrant Niagara region – a world-famous address that offers easy access to a wide range of shopping, entertainment, amateur and professional sport, sightseeing, cycling, festivals and more.

The Welland Campus, set on 100 acres of green space, is home to programs in technology, skilled trades, broadcasting, communications, health and community, policing and public safety, and automotive.

The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus provides state-of-the-art facilities and living labs for its environmental, horticulture, hospitality and tourism, and business programs.

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• 130+ certificate, diploma, apprenticeship and Bachelor’s Degree programs
• 600 credit, vocational and general interest courses
• Canada’s first Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, and Teaching Distillery
• Canada’s first Commercial Cannabis Production program
• Massage Therapy advanced diploma program begins September 2021

The Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) is B.C.’s Aboriginal public post-secondary institute. Founded by the five First Nations bands of the Nicola Valley, NVIT provides educational and skills enhancement opportunities that are essential for Aboriginal students to champion community advancements for today’s and future generations. NVIT is grounded in Aboriginal culture, tradition, and Indigenous Knowledge. As a provincial Aboriginal institute, NVIT has a mandate to deliver quality education throughout the province of B.C.. NVIT operates from two campuses located in Merritt and Vancouver. The institute delivers online courses to learners in all areas of the province. NVIT also offers community learning, continuing studies and a transferring option. That option allows students to start at NVIT for the first two years, which provides smaller class room sizes, more intimate relationship with instructors and less expensive tuition before setting off to a larger institute.

As Alberta’s largest community college, NorQuest provides a work-relevant education that includes hands-on learning opportunities, workplace practicums, and supportive instructors. From class to career, NorQuest College supports our learners’ success through student services, including free tutoring, health and wellness services, career counselling, cultural support for Indigenous students, and much more.

NorQuest offers over 60 programs in Health, Business, Community Studies, Environment, Technology, Arts and Sciences, Continuing Education, and Foundational Learning. Students can choose between accessible study options, including in-person, online, or a mixture of both. We also keep our class sizes small, so students can learn directly from instructors with industry experience and receive more one-on-one support.

Most importantly, we strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and uplifting campus experience—a place where all students can find a sense of belonging. There are a total of 77 first languages spoken on campus, and we welcome students from 102 different countries of birth.

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• 60% are born outside Canada
• 64% are age 25 and older
• 71% are female
• Students and Staff speak over 70 different languages on campus
• Construction is underway for The Singhmar Centre for Learning. A LEED Silver 22,500 m², four-storey building. It features more classrooms, labs, a daycare, a new library, and student space