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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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The ROI on EDI

The ROI on EDI

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Polytechnic institutions paved the way for microcredentials

Polytechnic institutions paved the way for microcredentials

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Practical Innovation: Beyond COVID

Practical Innovation: Beyond COVID

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Applied Research in Post-Pandemic Canada

Applied Research in Post-Pandemic Canada

Opinions
Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship is building tomorrow’s talent

Conestoga’s School of Trades & Apprenticeship is building tomorrow’s talent

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How is education different at Canadian polytechnics?

How is education different at Canadian polytechnics?

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Mid-career skills training will be key to addressing Canada’s labour challenges

Mid-career skills training will be key to addressing Canada’s labour challenges

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Polytechnics are strengthening communities through applied research and innovation

Polytechnics are strengthening communities through applied research and innovation

Policy Papers & Submissions
2022 – Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Federal Budget

2022 – Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2022 Federal Budget

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Work-Integrated Learning at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Work-Integrated Learning at Saskatchewan Polytechnic

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Post-secondary institutions need to step up to prepare graduates for new realities

Post-secondary institutions need to step up to prepare graduates for new realities

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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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Humber College@humbercollege·
27 Jun

Watch this video to learn more about Chris Whitaker’s legacy of innovative partnerships, diverse and flexible academic offerings, and spaces and services that put students first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8etIbil3KuM.

Thank you Chris and we wish you a happy retirement!

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Peter Devlin@PresFanshaweC·
27 Jun

Opened our renovated welding lab ⁦@FanshaweCollege⁩ that supports 70 students learning simultaneously with ⁦@pfragiskatos⁩ and ⁦@RobFlackPC⁩ Thanks to ⁦@MonteMcNaughton⁩ …⁦@fanshawealumni⁩ ⁦@CollegesOntario⁩ ⁦@CollegeCan⁩ ⁦@PolyCan

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A M DeCicco-Best@DeCiccoBest·
27 Jun

Virtual welding lab demonstration under way @FanshaweCollege with our elected officials @pfragiskatos @RobFlackPC. New $5M welding labs an important tool for students carving out career paths in the trades.

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