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
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is among the 32 post-secondary institutes and research hospitals across the country that will receive funding to advance research and innovation in Canada. BCIT received a total of $7,371,000 to conduct two groundbreaking research projects, the first to expand wheelchair capabilities and the second to locate supernovae accurately.
Sheridan has unveiled the addition of 10,000 square feet of interdisciplinary space, enhancing Generator at Sheridan’s capacity to partner on purpose-driven collaborations and respond to community and industry needs. Features of the new spaces include a satellite lab for the Screen Industries Research and Training Centre and a state-of-the-art lab space for the Centre for Elder Research.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received the largest gift from a corporate donor in its history from Nutrien – toward its Time to Rise campaign supporting the construction of the new Saskatoon campus. The new Saskatoon campus is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a 21st-century modern learning environment, supplying the workforce for current and emerging industries.
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