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LISTEN to the stories of polytechnic graduates working on Canada’s frontline

LEARN HOW Canada’s polytechnics are supporting Indigenous inclusion on their campuses

READ HOW polytechnics are supporting Canada’s food systems, infrastructure, health and safety.

Canada’s polytechnics are contributing to Canada’s carbon-neutral future in three important ways. LEARN MORE!

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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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Red River College Polytechnic embraces innovation to transform disruption into opportunity

Red River College Polytechnic embraces innovation to transform disruption into opportunity

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A new era of healthcare training: the 2021 applied learning model at Seneca

A new era of healthcare training: the 2021 applied learning model at Seneca

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More integrated relationship between post-secondary institutions and industry can boost Canada’s lagging productivity

More integrated relationship between post-secondary institutions and industry can boost Canada’s lagging productivity

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The Evolving Role of Polytechnic Institutions: Uniting Agility and Quality

The Evolving Role of Polytechnic Institutions: Uniting Agility and Quality

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Work-Integrated Learning at George Brown College

Work-Integrated Learning at George Brown College

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Polytechnics can help fill Canada’s talent gaps

Polytechnics can help fill Canada’s talent gaps

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2021: The year in review

2021: The year in review

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Resilience and innovation skills critical to pandemic recovery

Resilience and innovation skills critical to pandemic recovery

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Approach to skills must be reinvented in post-pandemic Canada

Approach to skills must be reinvented in post-pandemic Canada

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Skills critical to delivering on Canada’s climate change ambitions

Skills critical to delivering on Canada’s climate change ambitions

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As we rebuild our economy, inclusive recovery is the next big challenge

As we rebuild our economy, inclusive recovery is the next big challenge

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Polytechnics are future-proofing our work force with technology and innovation

Polytechnics are future-proofing our work force with technology and innovation

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Humber Research & Innovation@Humber_Research·
27 Jan

@humbercollege has been named one of the top research colleges in Canada and is the national leader in industry research income, according to Research Infosource! Thank you to the Humber community for its commitment to research excellence https://humber.ca/today/media-releases/humber-takes-second-spot-canadian-college-research-ranking

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Polytechnics Canada@PolyCan·
26 Jan

Canada's Polytechnics are advocates of mental health awareness and are committed to providing their communities with resources and services to support psychological well-being. Let's take a look at some of the outlets available at polytechnics:

#BellLetsTalk

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Chris Whitaker@humberpresident·
25 Jan

In this Polytechnics Canada video, I share how Humber’s polytechnic model helps prepare students for the world of work. Watch to see how #EducationIsDifferent here. https://twitter.com/PolyCan/status/1482088332138004486

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