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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.

News Articles
Reimagining education for a digital world

Reimagining education for a digital world

Opinions
Getting back to sunny ways: The role of education in Canada’s new agenda

Getting back to sunny ways: The role of education in Canada’s new agenda

News Articles
Pandemic recovery offers opportunity to get short-term skills training right

Pandemic recovery offers opportunity to get short-term skills training right

Best Practices
Building Talent for Canada’s Frontline

Building Talent for Canada’s Frontline

Opinions
Back to school in a pandemic: A student perspective

Back to school in a pandemic: A student perspective

News Articles
Some courses simply can’t be taught online, say educators

Some courses simply can’t be taught online, say educators

Policy Papers & Submissions
2020 – Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Federal Budget

2020 – Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2021 Federal Budget

News Articles
Elder care reform must start with skills training

Elder care reform must start with skills training

Opinions
Virtual work-integrated learning: A student’s perspective

Virtual work-integrated learning: A student’s perspective

News Articles
Polytechnic education critical to the frontline workforce

Polytechnic education critical to the frontline workforce

Opinions
Polytechnics key to climate agenda

Polytechnics key to climate agenda

Policy Papers & Submissions
2020 – House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development & the Status of Persons with Disabilities study on the Impact of COVID-19

2020 – House of Commons Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development & the Status of Persons with Disabilities study on the Impact of COVID-19

Word on the Tweet

Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
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📽️At the start of #COVID19, the shortage of #PPE for
#frontline workers was an immediate concern. @sheridancollege graduate @HargurdeepS recognized how #3dprinting could bridge the #supplychain gap. @CADMicro #CDNpse #highered
https://polytechnicscanada.ca/resources/videos/faces-of-the-frontline/hargurdeep-singh/

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
22 Oct

When looking to create new regalia for @KwantlenU @presadavis and incoming chancellor @KimCBaird, they looked no further than to their own talented @KPUAlumni and @WilsonDesignKPU graduate, Sam Stringer. Read more here:
https://www.kpu.ca/news/2020/10/16/new-kpu-regalia-reflects-new-chancellor%E2%80%99s-indigenous-roots

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
22 Oct

#handsonlearning continues to be a vital element of #pse to ensure students graduate with the #skills required to be workforce ready. Great @macleans article highlights how @sheridancollege & @AlgonquinColleg adapted with virtual labs and placements amidst the #COVID19 pandemic.

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