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July 18, 2024
Blog Post

The Future of Canada’s Trades Sector Lies with Colleges and Institutes

Fact: In the past 24 months, more than 2,200 high school students have explored the possibility of pursuing fulfilling careers in the skilled trades and related fields through summits hosted by 17 colleges and institutes... Read more
Topic: Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
July 10, 2024
Resource

Microcredentials for Newcomers

The microcredentials are designed to support newcomers to Canada in developing the skills, knowledge, and practice unique to Canadian workplaces. Who can take these courses? Students must be: A newcomer to Canada. A newcomer is... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century
July 2, 2024
Blog Post

A New Strategic Direction

What’s On My Mind? With Pari Johnston. Canadians can expect a lot of change in the next 18 months. In view of a coming federal election, it’s clear that colleges and institutes can and must... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 28, 2024
Blog Post

Winners: CICan’s 2024 Student Art Contest

CICan is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2024 Student Art Contest. This annual competition, which began ten years ago, provides students at CICan member institutions across Canada with a platform to showcase their... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 28, 2024
Submission & Report

EFE Tunisia Al-Najah – The story of a successful collaboration between Canada and Tunisia

The EFE Tunisia Al-Najah Project (February 2019–March 2024) was led by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), the national and international voice of Canada’s largest post secondary education network. The Project was a collaboration with Tunisia’s... Read more
Topic: Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 27, 2024
Blog Post

Our Year in Impact

What’s On My Mind? With Pari Johnston. In a year marked by change, we have a lot to be proud of. I’m happy to share some reflections on our achievements, on our challenges, and on... Read more
Topic: Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 25, 2024
News Release

Mohawk College President, Ron McKerlie, is honoured with the CICan 2024 Distinguished Award

Ottawa, June 25, 2024 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) proudly announces that Ron J. McKerlie, the 8th President of Mohawk College, has been awarded the CICan 2024 Distinguished Service Award. Each year, the CICan... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century | Protecting a Balanced Approach to Copyright
June 17, 2024
Blog Post

By the Numbers: Indigenous Post-Secondary Education in Canada

Indigenous postsecondary education in Canada is a dynamic landscape marked by resilience, progress, and ongoing challenges. The latest data from Statistics Canada (StatsCan), as well as the 2021 census data, sheds light on this landscape, emphasizing... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation | Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
June 13, 2024
News Release

Green Training Modules for Trades Educators to Support Sustainable Housing Construction

OTTAWA, ON — Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), the national voice of Canada’s largest post-secondary education network, today released new professional development modules for construction trades instructors. These modules provide carpentry, electrical, landscaping, and HVACR... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
May 24, 2024
Blog Post

The Future of Education is Challenge-Driven

Published on TheFutureEconomy.ca May 17, 2024. "Canada’s big public policy questions—things like providing sustainable and affordable housing, ensuring food security, preparing for and preventing large natural disasters, designing cities and spaces that respect our environment,... Read more
Topic: Boosting Innovation | Growing Talent for the 21st century