Polytechnics Canada
Polytechnics Canada is a national non-profit association representing 13 leading research-intensive, publicly funded polytechnics, colleges and institutes of technology. Located in Canada’s key economic regions, the members of Polytechnics Canada are: British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU), Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Red River College Polytechnic (RRC Polytech), Fanshawe College, Conestoga College, Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, George Brown College, Seneca Polytechnic and Algonquin College.
| Formation | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Type | Not for profit, Educational Organizations based in Canada |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Region served | Canada |
Official language | English |
| Website | polytechnicscanada |
Polytechnics Canada focuses on three main areas of federal policy advocacy:
- Research and innovation
- Skills and talent development
- Diversity and inclusion
In 2021-22, the association's 13 members served over 383,000 for-credit students, with 100% of polytechnic programs built around an experiential component or model.
The association’s members have strength across a variety of credentials, offering:
- More than 270 stand-alone bachelor’s degrees
- More than 1000 diploma programs
- More than 650 certificate programs
- Nearly 450 graduate certificates
- Nearly 270 apprenticeship programs
- Nearly 20,000 continuing education courses
Polytechnics Canada’s members are providers of applied research. In 2021-22, they conducted 3,870 applied research projects, serving 3,059 partners and engaging 21,356 students.