Now that you know what a polytechnic does, we bet you want to know where a polytechnic model of education is offered.
Located in key economic regions, polytechnics contribute to a more innovative, productive and globally competitive Canada. Institutions are developing multi-disciplinary talent pipelines – nurturing both technical and employability skills across a broad range of credentials, from four-year Bachelor’s degrees and graduate certificates to shorter-duration diploma programs and apprenticeships in the skilled trades.
Polytechnics Canada members also have considerable depth and capacity to partner with industry on applied R&D. The facilities, equipment and expertise to support applied research projects make our institutions a destination for employers seeking support with new processes, technology adoption, commercialization and more.
In the news
BCIT is pleased to announce the unveiling of the Scotiabank Lounge at the Downtown Campus, made possible by a generous donation of $500,000 from Scotiabank. Located on the fifth floor in the TEC Hub, the lounge will serve as a dynamic space for students to collaborate, study and engage in a flexible and collaborative learning space. Scotiabank’s donation also includes an investment in educational technologies at the Downtown Campus.
Applied Research at Algonquin College officially launched the newly independent Green Supply Chain and Sustainability Research Lab. The lab features carbon emission assessments, Lean Six Sigma analysis, tailored process optimization plans and customized sustainability solutions. Under the leadership of Professor Ahmad Teymouri, this state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to advancing sustainability and digital technologies.
A community-led research project is mapping the Surrey drug crisis with a $339,159 College and Community Social Innovation Fund grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Researchers Dr. Michael Ma and Dr. Tara Lyons are working closely with the Surrey Union of Drug Users to address the lack of specific research on Surrey’s toxic drug supply crisis, harm reduction and the regulation of people who use drugs.
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