Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)

About Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan)

Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) represents Canada's public colleges, institutes, polytechnics, and CEGEPs, focusing on providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education and training. Their mission is to support Canadians in landing good-paying jobs, assist businesses in growth and diversification, and drive innovation to strengthen Canadian industries and the economy, positioning themselves as essential partners in building a stronger and more resilient Canada.

Products & Services

Microcredentials:Short, focused training programs including Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Solar PV Installation and Advanced Maintenance, Integrated Design, Fabrication, and Data Analysis, and Greenhouse Practices and Operational Fundamentals, designed to equip Canadians with in-demand skills for high-growth sectors.

National Partnerships:Programs that enable colleges and institutes to collaborate towards common goals, learn from each other, and maximize the impact of Canada's largest post-secondary network.

International Partnerships:Initiatives linking Canadian institutions with global partners to transform post-secondary education and provide employment-based training and global skills.

Leadership Institutes:Programs aimed at leadership development for professionals within the post-secondary education sector.

Bursaries:Financial support programs such as the Denise Amyot Bursary and the Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary to assist students.

Applied Research:Initiatives driving innovation through research that addresses Canada's major challenges.

Climate Action Resources:Tools and information to accelerate climate action and embed sustainability into campus curricula and operations.

Free Simulations for Healthcare Education:A collection of over 200 virtual simulations to support healthcare education and training.

Specialties

Post-secondary Education Workforce Training Microcredentials Applied Research Indigenous Education Sustainability and Climate Action Global Engagement Innovation in Education

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 12000000 MR: - FA: 12 million FAN: 12000000	D: 2025-10-27 FD: 2025-10-27	1 investors

Grant Latest

2025-10-27

$12.0M

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

D

Denise Amyot

Former CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada

P

Paul Charette

Chair of the Board of Bird Construction Inc.

G

Gerri Charette

P

Pierre Zundel

President and CEO

C

Carolyn Campbell

President & CEO

L

Lisa Domae

President, North Island College

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