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an institution of higher education providing technical, applied, hands-on learning; offering applied degrees, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeship training; fuelling business innovation with applied research expertise

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Our policy advocacy revolves around federal priorities where polytechnic education is best positioned to offer impactful solutions. Strong connections to and partnerships with employers mean our members are developing the innovation-enabled talent Canada needs.

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Latest News & Resources

Interested in learning more about the polytechnic advantage? Our resources bring the polytechnic model of education to life with examples of initiatives and partnerships underway across our member institutions.

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Education and training infrastructure – a key piece to building the Canada we want

Education and training infrastructure – a key piece to building the Canada we want

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Sustainable building: the transition to greener infrastructure

Sustainable building: the transition to greener infrastructure

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Developing tomorrow’s green talent pipeline

Developing tomorrow’s green talent pipeline

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Leveraging polytechnics to support Canada’s post-pandemic recovery

Leveraging polytechnics to support Canada’s post-pandemic recovery

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The return of innovation

The return of innovation

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Investments in applied learning innovations crucial to Canada’s frontline workforce

Investments in applied learning innovations crucial to Canada’s frontline workforce

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Intellectual property: The polytechnic advantage

Intellectual property: The polytechnic advantage

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Infrastructure-ready talent key to recovery

Infrastructure-ready talent key to recovery

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Window of opportunity for feds to address healthcare deficits

Window of opportunity for feds to address healthcare deficits

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Access tomorrow’s talent today

Access tomorrow’s talent today

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How Applied Research Can Support a Business-Led Recovery

How Applied Research Can Support a Business-Led Recovery

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Unprecedented employment disruption calls for a new approach to skills training

Unprecedented employment disruption calls for a new approach to skills training

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
28 Jul

"Polytechnics are preparing the tradespeople, technicians & project managers who will build, maintain & repair the infrastructure of the future. Infrastructure investments stand to give them the right tools for the job." - Read our latest blog at: https://polytechnicscanada.ca/news-events/opinions/education-and-training-infrastructure-a-key-piece-to-building-the-canada-we-want/

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British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)@bcit·
26 Jul

#BCIT is delighted to announce that Dan Reader has been elected by the Board of Governors as Board Chair and Anne Harvey has been elected as Board Vice Chair! Get to know Dan and Anne here: https://bit.ly/3zG4wc2

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Cristina Holguin@SCristina75·
27 Jul

So proud of our @AlgonquinColleg @AlgonquinARIE @human_centred Research Chair @jedlooker and especially the amazing students on the @IANSAnetwork research project presenting their research to a @UN panel today👏🏼 #appliedresearch #WIL @CollegesOntario @PolyCan @CollegeCan 🙌🏼 https://twitter.com/jedlooker/status/1419693612200300554

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