Institutions partner on program pathways to create new academic opportunities

Several postsecondary institutions have announced new program pathways that will create new opportunities for students. Holland College and Humber Polytechnic came together to create a direct pathway from Holland College’s Music Performance program into a Humber Bachelor of Music Degree. Humber has also renewed a pathway agreement with Northeastern University in Toronto that enables polytechnic […]

Sahil Kumar, an international student enrolled at Humber Polytechnic, has been confirmed deceased following a missing persons investigation. CBC reports that Kumar had recently moved to Hamilton, Ontario from India for his studies at Humber. “He called home every day and told us he was enjoying his course,” said Kumar’s uncle Akshay Yadav. “It felt […]

Humber Polytechnic, CourseCompare, and Pomerleau have partnered to launch a micro-credential that will train project coordinators for the construction industry. The Project Coordinator for Construction micro-credential is a hybrid program that uses technical instruction and simulations. Students will develop their skills in areas such as scheduling for the trades, interpreting construction drawings, and navigating project […]

The Government of Ontario has announced a $4.2M investment to expand nursing education across the province. Of this investment, $2M will support the launch of accelerated registered nursing degree programs at Conestoga College, St Lawrence College, Western University, and York University. Each institution will receive up to $500K to support program development and implementation. Additionally, […]

Humber Polytechnic and the Canadian Nuclear Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines how they will work together to train workers for Canada’s nuclear energy industry. The MOU outlines several shared goals focused on developing academic programming, enhancing training opportunities, and engaging students in experiential learning and applied research projects. “Together, we are […]

Humber Polytechnic has launched an initiative to help over 8,000 employees who have been laid off by Hudson’s Bay. The polytechnic has launched a series of free career counselling webinars called Career Comeback, which will cover topics like resume and interview best practices and help participants understand how their experience, education, and skills align with […]

Canada’s Top 100 has released its 2025 Canada’s Greenest Employers list and nine institutions have appeared among the leaders. The competition assessed employers across the country, ranking them based on employee-led initiatives, programs focused on creating a culture of environmental awareness, and in-house sustainability efforts. The postsecondary institutions that made the ranking were the British […]

Humber Polytechnic has launched a new brand campaign: “The You You Knew Was in You.” The campaign, which is designed to break from traditional postsecondary marketing, spotlights students envisioning their future selves. The campaign includes a video set to an original song performed by Humber students and alumni. Humber says that this campaign provides a […]

Ontario Tech University and Humber Polytechnic have announced that they are partnering to help build the workforce for the clean energy transition. The two partners will be bringing together their research expertise and training capabilities to create a workforce pipeline that will meet the energy needs of tomorrow, according to Ontario Tech President Dr Steven […]

Postsecondary institutions are observing Black History Month/African Heritage Month with a variety of initiatives, celebrations, and resources. Several institutions, including Brock University, Humber Polytechnic, Saint Mary’s University, and York University invited their communities to engage with the Black Canadian community through events such as film screenings, workshops, cultural performances, sports games, and markets. Camosun College, […]