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Top 10 Reasons to Choose a Publicly Funded College for Your Training

  1. More than 90% of college graduates who enter the labour force have jobs within 6 months of graduation.


  2. 96% of college graduates would recommend their college to others.


  3. Certificates, diplomas and degrees from publicly funded colleges are widely recognized and valued by employers. Your credentials will always be recognized.


  4. Colleges achieve a high employer satisfaction rate:

    • 93% of employers were satisfied or very satisfied with our graduates' overall college preparation.

    • 94% of employers were satisfied or very satisfied with our graduates' quality of work.

    • 91% of employers were satisfied or very satisfied with our graduates' productivity.


  5. Colleges provide students with links to further education, including formal transfer agreements with universities.


  6. Colleges provide support services, from counseling to job placement.


  7. Colleges develop and deliver a broad range of programs that reflect the actual job market.


  8. Public college faculty have extensive experience, strong academic credentials and teach in well-equipped labs.


  9. Colleges deliver a range of programming, from pre-literacy and employability skills to continuing, postsecondary and post-graduate education.


  10. Every year, publicly funded colleges:

    • Graduate 60,000 students from one to four-year post-secondary programs.

    • Serve more than 30,000 apprentices, train 16,000 in literacy and basic skills, and place 27,000 young people in jobs through Job Connect.

    • Operate 50 bridging and language-training programs for internationally trained individuals.
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