ONCAT - The Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer

01/20/2025

Exciting to see how the Smith Engineering bridge pathway at Smith Engineering at Queens is creating opportunities for students including this Seneca Polytechnic Engineering graduate. ..

Seneca Polytechnic and the ONCAT (Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer) are celebrating the successes of the inaugural cohort of students in the new Smith Engineering Bridge pathway.

12/13/2024

ONCAT commends Humber Polytechnic for introducing bold initiatives that provide students with more opportunities to access post-secondary education and pursue meaningful careers: https://ow.ly/8Za750UqRRE..

TORONTO, ONTARIO – Humber Polytechnic is leading the transformation of higher education by being the first to offer seamless, no-cost credit transfers and prior learning assessment and recognition beginning in Fall 2025. As part of its Building Brilliance Vision, Humber is reimagining how students...

11/21/2024

ONCAT staff went together to renew or sign-up for their free Toronto Public Library cards and left with a renewed appreciation for the incredible resources and sense of community TPL offers. 📚💗
You can get a library card here: https://ow.ly/twQp50UcgyK..

11/14/2024

Help Shape Ontario's Education and Career Resources!

Are you interested in helping improve education and career information in Ontario? The Experience Design Team at the Ontario government is conducting usability testing on education and career information. They're looking for feedback on your expectations around navigating education and career information. Participants who attend a session will receive up to a $60 gift card.

They are looking to connect with:
• Secondary or postsecondary students, tradespeople, and other learners
• Recent graduates
• Professionals considering further education
• Indigenous students/workers
• Newcomers to Ontario for work or study

The sessions will be held online via Zoom, are 60 minutes long, and are scheduled for November/December 2024. To express your interest, please complete this short 2–5 minute questionnaire: https://ow.ly/YXuZ50U7trr

11/14/2024

🏆 Transfer Champions 🏆 is an opportunity for ONCAT to acknowledge and celebrate all-stars who champion, support, and advance learner mobility.

This month, we’re excited to highlight Tawny Flude, Team Lead and Coordinator of Articulation and Transfer Pathways at Trent University. Tawny is a passionate advocate for transfer students, working closely with colleagues across institutions to create new opportunities for learners.

Check out the full Q&A here to learn more about Tawny's work and insights on learner mobility: https://ow.ly/MZPy50U79Fa

11/11/2024

To recognize the valuable experiences of Canada’s Armed Forces veterans, the government of Ontario announced plans to enhance Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) processes at publicly assisted colleges and universities. Veterans would be able to receive course credits for their prior experiences based on established criteria that align their previous learning with the skills and knowledge required by their program.

ONCAT looks forward to collaborating with the government and postsecondary institutions on this meaningful initiative to support veterans with their transition to new careers.

“By making it easier for veterans to earn credits for university and college programs in Ontario based on their past education, work experience and military training, we are creating a win-win for both veterans and employers,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges and Universities. “Veterans are some of the sharpest and bravest members of our society — let’s help them get stable careers when they return from service and allow our economy to benefit from their immense talent.”

Previous ONCAT-funded projects have identified that PLAR can reduce the time and cost required to earn postsecondary credentials — helping people where they want to go, no matter where they begin.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/Zpe550U4sUA..

11/08/2024

🌟 Join Us for a Special Interactive Lunch & Learn! 🌟

Date: Friday, November 22
Time: 1:00 PM
Topic: Empowering Transfer Students: Strategies That Make a Difference

This month, we're hosting a Lunch & Learn that will dive deep into strategies for supporting transfer students effectively. Led by researchers from Queen's University and the Smith Engineering Bridge Program, this interactive session will explore practical ways to foster inclusion and social integration for students on the transfer pathway.

👉 RSVP now and join us for a meaningful discussion: https://ow.ly/clpx50U3c2r

11/06/2024

⏰ Reminder: The deadline for ONCAT Collaboration Grants is approaching!

The ONCAT Collaboration Grants support the development and implementation of learner-centric policies, practices, and pathways across multiple postsecondary institutions or across the entire postsecondary sector.

The deadline to apply for the next round of funding is 4:00 p.m. on November 21, 2024. Learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements here: https://oncat.ca/funding-capacity

11/04/2024

We're thrilled to share our upcoming ONTransfer.ca campus dates! Join us to explore how ONTransfer.ca can identify potential pathways and transfer options to help you plan your next steps.

📆 Mark your calendars for these dates!:
Nov 6 – Centennial College Fall Pathways Fair (Progress Campus)
Nov 7 – Sheridan College Pathways Event (Davis Campus)
Nov 28 – Georgian College Pathways Showcase (Barrie Campus)

Stay tuned for more dates on our events calendar here: https://ontransfer.ca/i/ontransfer+events_calendar

11/01/2024

📣 ONCAT’s November Newsletter is out! Here's what's happening this month:

- Lunch and Learn: A Special Interactive Edition on November 22nd.
- Deadline for ONCAT Funding Applications
- ONTransfer.ca Campus Dates
- Transfer Champions: Tawny Flude, Trent University

Don’t miss out on important updates and events! Subscribe to our newsletter today to stay informed:
https://ow.ly/U6tO50TY6mZ

10/31/2024

ONCAT’s Leah Bernardo-Ciddio and Lindsay Bindman will be presenting at Tues, November 5 /1:10pm at the Toronto Reference Library. They’ll talk ONTransfer.ca, learner mobility, and share how ONCAT’s new initiatives, including data analysis for pathway building and research activities, bolsters transparency and efficiency for students seeking transfer credit...