HELPING ONTARIO STUDENTS SUCCEED
ONCAT Funds Innovative Project at Canadore College to Support Postsecondary Learner Mobility

Dr. Adrienne Galway, President and CEO of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT), announced funding to support projects that help students access postsecondary opportunities across Ontario's public colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes. From April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, ONCAT awarded $2.04 million in funding for 29 institutional projects.

"ONCAT's funding for institutional projects will reduce barriers and smooth transitions for learners," said Dr. Galway. "We prioritize innovative initiatives with the potential to scale or be adopted across institutions, that help learners successfully navigate their academic journey and receive appropriate recognition for previous academic and work experience. Our mission is to ensure that learners complete their postsecondary credentials and transition successfully into the workforce."

"Our province's postsecondary education programs are building Ontario's workforce of today and tomorrow," said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. "Our government is proud to support ONCAT and their critical efforts to reduce barriers for students looking to get the training they need to begin successful careers that meet our province's labour market needs."

"At Canadore College, we collaborate closely with industry partners to ensure our programs align with the evolving needs of the workforce and equip our graduates for success," said George Burton, President and CEO of Canadore College. "We are grateful to ONCAT for recognizing the importance of supporting seamless student transitions from entering postsecondary education to progressing into meaningful careers."

ONCAT-funded projects showcase innovative approaches to enhancing learner mobility across Ontario's postsecondary sector. At Canadore College, this funding supports the following projects:

Continuing Education to Support Learner Mobility and Labour Market Outcomes

Lead institution: Canadore College

Project summary: Tracks the academic progress and post-graduation outcomes for Continuing Education students. With a focus on learners from rural communities and underrepresented groups, the project will promote alignment between education programs and labour market needs.

Actualizing Indigenous Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Lead institution: Lakehead University

Partner organizations: Six Nations Polytechnic, Canadore College, Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment & Training Services

Project summary: Facilitates the co-creation of Indigenous Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition knowledge and strategies. The project will support the multi-institutional development of policies and practices that promote culturally relevant postsecondary education for Indigenous learners.