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Polytechnics Canada is a cooperative association between the nine leading research-intensive, publicly funded colleges and institutes of technology.[1] The members[2] of the association are degree-granting and industry-responsive post-secondary education institutions committed to education, training, and applied research for industry.[3] They are located in Canada’s key economic regions of Southern Ontario, Alberta, and the BC Lower Mainland.[4][5] In 2009/2010, the association's nine members engaged over 4,500 students in applied research activities, undertook more than 350 research projects with industry partners and developed some 125 prototypes for various clients.[6][7]
Polytechnics Canada acts on behalf of 131,700 full-time degree and diploma students, 366,492 part-time and continuing education students, 24,802 apprenticeship students, 11,715 international students, and 43,609 graduates per year.[8] Collectively, the association's members offer more than: 1,400 certificate and diploma programs, 76 bachelor degrees, 682 diplomas, 739 certificates, 183 apprenticeship and trade programs, and 21 joint bachelor degrees with universities.
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[edit] History
Polytechnics Canada was established in 2003 by eight Canadian colleges, institutes of technology, and polytechnic institutes.[9] The original founding members included: BCIT, Conestoga College, George Brown College, Humber College, NAIT, SAIT Polytechnic, Seneca College and Sheridan Institute.[10] The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology was the only founding member that did not join the venture at the time of its creation; instead the polytechnic institute accepted membership on April 4, 2011.[11] The consortium's continuous mission is to create technical jobs and disperse skills that will contribute to the Canadian economy by focusing on innovation and productivity.
[edit] Members
- Algonquin College - Ottawa, Ontario [12]
- British Columbia Institute of Technology or BCIT - Burnaby, British Columbia [13]
- Conestoga College - Kitchener, Ontario [14]
- George Brown College - Toronto, Ontario [15]
- Humber College - Toronto, Ontario [16]
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology or NAIT - Edmonton, Alberta [17]
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology or SAIT - Calgary, Alberta [18]
- Seneca College - Toronto, Ontario [19]
- Sheridan College - Oakville, Ontario [20]
[edit] See also
- Higher education in Canada
- List of colleges in Ontario
- List of colleges in Alberta
- List of colleges in British Columbia
[edit] References
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2011-04-15). "Polytechnics Canada | Propelling business innovation, creating jobs for tomorrow". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2009-11-27). "Membership | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ "Polytechnics Canada". 4icu.org. http://www.4icu.org/institutions/487.htm. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ "Polytechnics Canada". 4icu.org. http://www.4icu.org/institutions/487.htm. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Canada (2010-10-20). "Polytechnics Canada | Update". Bcit.ca. http://www.bcit.ca/update/taxonomy/term/715. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ "Polytechnics Canada welcomes innovation boost in federal budget - Yahoo! Canada Finance". Ca.finance.yahoo.com. 2011-03-22. http://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/Polytechnics-Canada-welcomes-cnw-4086790913.html?x=0. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ "POLYTECHNICS CANADA | Polytechnics Canada welcomes innovation boost in federal budget". Newswire.ca. 2011-02-25. http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2011/22/c5585.html. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2011-03-03). "Quick Facts | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/publication_resources/quick_facts. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2011-03-03). "Quick Facts | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/publication_resources/quick_facts. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2011-03-03). "Quick Facts | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/publication_resources/quick_facts. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2011-04-04). "Polytechnics Canada welcomes NAIT as new member". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/news/polytechnics-canada-welcomes-nait-new-member-2011-apr-11. Retrieved 2011-04-22.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2010-12-03). "Algonquin College | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/algonquin. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2010-12-03). "British Columbia Institute of Technology | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/bcit. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2009-11-27). "Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/conestoga. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada. "George Brown College | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/georgebrown. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada. "Humber Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/humber-institute-technology-advanced-learning. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada. "Northern Alberta Institute of Technology | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/northern-alberta-institute-technology. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada. "SAIT Polytechnic | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/sait. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2010-12-03). "Seneca College | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/seneca. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
- ^ Polytechnics Canada (2010-12-03). "Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning | Polytechnics Canada". Polytechnicscanada.ca. http://www.polytechnicscanada.ca/membership/sheridan. Retrieved 2011-04-19.
