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Ottawa, May 9, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), today, released a national framework that will support lifelong learning, help streamline skills upgrading for Canadians and support workforce development across the country. The Canadian... Read more

We just wrapped up our first World Congress in more than 10 years! This year, our annual Connection Conference transformed into a worldwide partnership with the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP). Together we... Read more

The world of work has become a global marketplace. Jobseekers now need Skills for Success like adaptability, cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and problem solving to thrive in the workforce. That means learning experiences outside the classroom,... Read more

In August 2019, Employment and Social Development Canada selected us, with Universities Canada, to develop an Outbound Student Mobility Program that would help Canadian students, especially those that don’t typically participate in international study opportunities, acquire in-demand global skills... Read more

As the global COVID-19 pandemic intensifies, the way we are all working is rapidly shifting. Where interaction with colleagues, partners, and community members was once encouraged, it is now necessary to practice physical distancing and connect in virtual... Read more

Niagara Falls, May 6, 2019 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) celebrated the many achievements of its members and their staff with the 2019 Awards of Excellence. This year’s recipients were announced during the association’s annual conference in... Read more

Ottawa, May 7, 2018 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2018 Art Showcase competition. Over 100 students from across the country took part in this year’s competition. The... Read more