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March 8, 2024
Blog Post
By the Numbers: Exploring Women’s Presence in Canadian Colleges and Institutes
Canada has undoubtedly made significant strides in advancing gender equality, yet the journey towards full parity remains ongoing. Access to and representation in post-secondary education is critical here. Alongside global efforts to empower girls and... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
November 22, 2023
Blog Post
Building a Better Future: Colleges and Institutes’ Role in Student Housing
Student housing in Canada is in a crisis. Rent is increasing, affordable housing options are dwindling, and colleges and institutes are bursting with students striving to learn and make a positive impact on our economy.... Read more
Topic: Building Campuses of the Future | Uncategorized
October 31, 2023
News Release
New Tool Helps Construction and Manufacturing Businesses Build Strong and Diverse Workforces
Ottawa, October 26, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) is proud to introduce ApprenticeConnect, a bilingual platform to support apprentice recruitment, training, and retention for employers in the construction and manufacturing sectors. Incorporating best practices... Read more
Topic: Growing Talent for the 21st century
October 2, 2023
Blog Post
Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Reflect, Learn, Act
Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, observed on September 30th, is a day of profound significance. It represents our shared commitment as a country to acknowledge and confront the historical injustices inflicted upon Indigenous... Read more
Topic: Accelerating Reconciliation
May 25, 2023
Blog Post
The SCA program is the door to a fulfilling career in healthcare
Bunmi Oni enrolled in the Supportive Care Assistant (SCA) program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic only four months after arriving in Canada. With previous experience working in the banking sector, the SCA program was Bunmi’s first step... Read more
Topic: Uncategorized
April 25, 2023
News Release
Colleges and Institutes Canada and World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics Strengthen their Commitment to Building a More Sustainable and Equitable World
Ottawa, April 25, 2023 – Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) today signed the World Congress Montreal Declaration, a global statement of sustainability, to reinforce and strengthen their... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals
April 24, 2023
Blog Post
Investing in our planet today ensures a sustainable community for the future
Did you know that April 22 (this past Saturday) was Earth Day? Earth Day encourages citizens around the world to be more environmentally conscious and do their part to contribute to a greener society. The... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future | Growing Talent for the 21st century
March 27, 2023
Blog Post
Global learning can make Canada futureproof (SDG 4)
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
Topic: Deepening Global Engagement | Growing Talent for the 21st century
October 3, 2022
Blog Post
Artificial Intelligence is here, and it’s growing (SDG 8 & SDG 9)
You may not think about it, but artificial intelligence impacts our lives every day. But what is AI, anyways? It’s not all robots and self-driving cars. The theories of AI and Big Data allow businesses, organizations,... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Boosting Innovation | Building Campuses of the Future
September 6, 2022
Blog Post
We need biodiversity to improve air quality (SDG 15)
What is needed by all living things, can be touched but not felt, and is everywhere but never seen? You guessed it is, it’s air. Plant and land biodiversity is one of the biggest contributors... Read more
Topic: Advancing Sustainable Development Goals | Growing Talent for the 21st century