Stokes Economics prepared an analysis of the future demand and supply for college education in the province.

Hello, readers! As I continue to visit Ontario’s remarkable colleges, I want to share some highlights from my recent trips to St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Cambrian College in Sudbury and Canadore College in North Bay.  Graduates from these colleges and many other public colleges across Ontario are simply instrumental for the health-care, mining and aviation sectors. 

Welcome to my first blog post as the new president and CEO of Colleges Ontario. I’m thrilled to be in this new role as I truly believe in the transformational power of public post-secondary education. Public colleges play such a key role in the vitality of our province and helping people find the right path to rewarding and fulfilling careers. 

Our colleges are making a tremendous difference filling the demand for more personal support workers. Starting last year, colleges have been offering fast-track, tuition-free programs that can be completed in six months rather than the standard timeframe of eight months.

Colleges and universities will be critical to Ontario's success as the province recovers from the global pandemic.