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
Forty Toronto high school students spent the summer exploring careers in emergency services, building leadership skills and gaining hands-on experience through the Youth Community Academy (YCA). This is a new paid experiential learning program delivered by Seneca Polytechnic and community partners like the City of Toronto, Toronto Fire Services, Toronto Police Service and Cadillac Fairview.
RRC Polytech has launched Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Manufacturing, a micro-credential course designed to provide a practical introduction to machine learning, deep learning, generative AI and smart manufacturing. Through hands-on, industry-focused projects, participants learn how to transform manufacturing data into actionable insights and apply AI tools to real-world operational challenges.
Algonquin College has been awarded approximately $2.5 million in combined funding for their Bio-EARTH multi-disciplinary applied research platform. It brings together expertise from across the College in environmental science, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence and data analytics to address environment, biological and sustainability challenges.
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