National Partnerships

Our national program and projects position colleges and institutes as solutions providers for economic, environmental, and societal issues.

We give colleges and institutes the opportunity to work together towards a common goal, to learn from each other, and maximize the impact of Canada’s largest post-secondary network.

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Explore Trades and Technologies

Explore Trades and Technologies (ETT) empowers the next generation of Canadian leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs by giving youth opportunities to discover fulfilling careers in the... Learn more

ImpAct-Climate

ImpAct-Climate is fostering a sustainable future within Canada’s college and institute sector by raising awareness of greenhouse gas emissions and providing tools and resources to... Learn more

Mapping Skills for Success

Mapping Skills for Success reduces skills gaps and better aligns training with evolving workforce demands. As part of this effort, Canadians will receive tailored recommendations... Learn more

Navigating Success

Navigating Success connects CICan’s national network with the Rideau Hall Foundation’s Catapult Canada program, giving youth—particularly Indigenous youth and those from northern and rural communities—clearer... Learn more

Planning for Canada

Planning for Canada (PfC) offers free pre-arrival services that help skilled immigrants and family-class immigrants join the labour market and successfully settle in communities across... Learn more

SkillShift Mongolia

SkillShift is helping Mongolia strengthen its technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system so learners can gain the skills they need for meaningful, in-demand... Learn more

Upskilling for the Innovation Economy

This initiative brings together CICan members to develop and deliver new microcredentials aimed at upskilling workers in high-growth sectors, including agricultural technology, advanced manufacturing, and... Learn more

Virtu-WIL

Virtu-WIL provides healthcare students in nursing, medical laboratory technologies, paramedicine, sonography, and respiratory therapy with access to new, innovative work-integrated learning opportunities through virtual simulations. In collaboration with... Learn more