Investing in Polytechnic Education in the Northwest Territories: Benefits for the Territory and Its Residents

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Investing in Polytechnic Education in the Northwest Territories: Benefits for the Territory and Its Residents

Education & Skills Innovation and Technology
Pages:18 pages18 min read

Author: The Conference Board of Canada

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This issue briefing explores the educational, economic, and community benefits of Aurora College’s upcoming transformation into a polytechnic university.

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In this research, we highlight the foreseeable advantages of having a polytechnic university in the Northwest Territories, considering how Aurora College can contribute to the territory’s economic and social goals.

How can the college meet the needs of local students and the labour market, as well as attract students from elsewhere in Canada and the world? In what ways can the college grow its applied research capacity? What challenges will it face in its transformation?

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Key Findings
Long-Term Benefits of Investment in Polytechnic Education
Next Steps

Appendix A—Methodology

Appendix B—Table 1: National Occupational Classification System Skill Level Criteria

Appendix C—Initial Areas of Specialization

Appendix D—Bibliography

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