This report examines the role and value of private career college (PCC) training, with a particular emphasis on who seeks out training from PCCs and why. It also examines key issues that permeate the sector and provides recommendations for improving Canada’s PSE system.
The Role and Value of Private Career Colleges in Canada
The Role and Value of Private Career Colleges in Canada
Skills and Workforce Development
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Canada has a large sector of privately run PSE institutions offering career-focused training. These institutions, known as private career colleges (PCCs), award certificates and diplomas in fields such as trades, health care, information-technology, applied arts and design, transportation, personal services, and law enforcement. The Role and Value of Private Career Colleges in Canada examines Canada’s private career colleges and discusses their role in Canada’s post-secondary system (PSE). The report describes the value of private career colleges in making PSE accessible to learners who wish to quickly gain skills for employment in a particular field. These institutions also serve as a pipeline for employers seeking skilled workers. However, there are a number of challenges that stifle this sector’s performance. This report offers recommendations for improving the performance of the private career college sector in Canada’s PSE system.
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