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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

Our Priorities for Canada’s Growth

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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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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We need to start giving soft skills more credit

We need to start giving soft skills more credit

Policy Papers & Submissions
2021 – Finance Canada Pre-Budget Submission

2021 – Finance Canada Pre-Budget Submission

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Now is the time to upskill and reskill

Now is the time to upskill and reskill

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On the radar: polytechnics delivering 21st century talent for Canada’s aerospace sector

On the radar: polytechnics delivering 21st century talent for Canada’s aerospace sector

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Investments in education and training infrastructure critical to Canada’s long-term recovery

Investments in education and training infrastructure critical to Canada’s long-term recovery

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
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Educating learners to fill #skillsgaps in the workforce has long been a priority for our members. The integration of industry in polytechnic education brings industry experts to the table to co-design curricula and ensure it is of the highest relevance. Did you know:

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
13 May

On May 20, we're taking a new look at lifelong learning with expert and author of #LongLifeLearning Michelle R. Weise and @PresFanshaweC Peter Devlin. There's still time to register! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-new-look-at-lifelong-learning-registration-153011023089?aff=SM13MAY21

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
12 May

It's #InternationalNursesDay & #NationalNursesWeek. @PolyCan celebrates & thanks 🇨🇦 nurses. We also thank the faculty at polytechnics who have gone the extra mile to support students & innovate experiential teaching during COVID, ensuring nurses graduate ready for the frontlines.

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