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Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security, announced that the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) is awarding $1.94 million in funding to support 27 projects at publicly assisted postsecondary colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes in Ontario, including ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These innovative projects help learners access educational opportunities, earn postsecondary credentials and transition to the labour market. The funding was announced at the 2026 ONCAT Conference: Helping Learners Find Their Way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn the face of economic uncertainty, our colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes are key to building one of the most innovative workforces in the G7,\u201d says Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. \"Through our investments into the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT), our government is ensuring that future graduates have access to postsecondary education pathways that get them into the workforce faster and drive Ontario\u2019s key sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ONCAT-funded projects directly support learner mobility by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improving prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) processes that accelerate learners\u2019 ability to earn postsecondary credentials and transition to the labour market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating or expanding transfer pathways between institutions, increasing access to programs related to labour market needs for in-demand industries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implementing technical upgrades that facilitate transfer and mobility, saving learners time and money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cONCAT brings together colleges, universities and Indigenous Institutes to drive collaboration and harness efficiencies that make it easier for learners to navigate and succeed in Ontario\u2019s postsecondary system,\u201d says Adrienne Galway, President and CEO of ONCAT. \u201cThese projects will develop effective practices that can be replicated across postsecondary institutions, rapidly<br>expanding the options for learners to earn postsecondary credentials, pivot career directions and transition to the labour market.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis investment from ONCAT empowers institutions to collaborate and innovate in support of student success,\u201d says Kevin Weaver, President and CEO of Georgian College and co-chair of ONCAT\u2019s Board of Directors. \u201cIt builds on ONCAT\u2019s long-standing role as a convener and sector partner, driving innovation across the postsecondary sector.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNearly 40 per cent of Canadians who undertake postsecondary education do not graduate from their first program of study. These ONCAT-funded projects aim to reduce barriers to completion and ensure that learners can achieve their academic and professional goals,\u201d adds Lesley Rigg, President and Vice Chancellor of Brock University and co-chair of ONCAT\u2019s Board of Directors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ONCAT-funded projects showcase innovative approaches to enhancing learner mobility across Ontario\u2019s postsecondary sector. In 2025\u201326, ONCAT awarded funding to 27 institutional projects, including ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York is lead on the project <strong>Removing Barriers to Admission and Expanding Transfer Opportunities<\/strong> to improve learner mobility by converting admission pre-requisites into co-requisites for courses required by numerous in-demand programs. This project will not only remove barriers to admission for qualified applicants but also create more flexible scheduling options for transfer students.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>York is also partnering with Queen's University on two projects: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Building a Multi-University Network for Course Sharing\u00a0<\/strong>to build a network of language courses across a group of Ontario universities. By harmonizing\u00a0academic\u00a0content and streamlining enrolment processes, learners across the province can access a wide range of courses that seamlessly transfer to their home institution.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Bridging Pathways Between\u00a0Engineering Technology and\u00a0Accredited\u00a0Engineering Programs<\/strong><\/strong> to pilot new bridging\u00a0pathways between\u00a0engineering technology and accredited engineering\u00a0programs. 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