Algonquin College launches partnership with CDI College

Posted on Monday, February 28th, 2022

OTTAWA (February 28, 2022) – Algonquin College has formed a new partnership with CDI College. The partnership licenses CDI College to deliver select Algonquin College programs to students at its four campuses in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, beginning in Mississauga in the fall of 2022.

CDI College, a private career college, opened its first campus in Toronto in 1969 and operates campuses across Canada with over 14,000 students. “We change lives through education” has remained its founding principle after over 50 years delivering hands-on, applied learning programs in the fields of business, technology, education, health care, legal studies, and arts and design.

“We are excited to be entering this agreement with CDI College, a partner with a commitment to educational excellence and sharing the same core values of caring and respecting learners that we adhere to at Algonquin College. The potential for positive outcomes with this agreement is significant and includes collaboration in recruitment and innovative program delivery,” said Claude Brulé, Algonquin College President and CEO.

The partnership supports Algonquin College’s strategy to enhance its global impact by growing international enrollment in post-secondary programs in Canada. The additional source of revenue will be reinvested into strategic investment priorities that benefit its home campuses in Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth and AC Online, such as new program development, technology, and curriculum renewal.

Algonquin College will manage and control the recruitment and admission processes and CDI College will deliver the programs. Learners must meet the same admission requirements as learners at the Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth and AC Online campuses and programs must follow Algonquin College quality assurance processes. The learners are expected to be primarily international students, who will be registered as Algonquin College students and who will graduate with an Ontario College Credential.

“CDI College is excited to launch our partnership with Algonquin College,” says Yul Kim, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at CDI College. “Students from both institutions will have the opportunity to gain a richer educational experience by connecting on campus and outside of the classroom.”

“At CDI College our mission is to change lives through education, and we know that through this partnership with Algonquin College, we will continue to do that for even more students,” says Andre Souza, Chief Operating Officer for CDI College. 

For more information and details on program offerings, please visit https://www.algonquincollege.com/international/acintoronto/

-30-

PCPP backgrounder:

  • The Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) issued a binding policy directive on December 23, 2019 for Public College – Private Partnerships (PCPP).
  • A PCPP working group was established on August 26, 2019 with representatives from Algonquin’s Academic, Business Development, Finance, Government Relations, Human Resources, International, and Risk Management teams.
  • In January of 2020, the International Education department assumed responsibility for pursuing potential partnerships, with a goal to grow international student enrolment and expand program delivery.
  • A Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) process was launched by Algonquin in May of 2020 to explore a Public College-Private Partnership with one or more college(s) outside of the Ottawa-Gatineau region.
  • Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities approved the Public College Private Partnership between Algonquin College and CDI College on January 24, 2022.

For more information:

Bruce Hickey

Acting Communication Manager

Algonquin College

hickeyb@algonquincollege.com

About Algonquin College:

The mission of Algonquin College is to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success. Algonquin College, an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology, does this by offering hands-on, digitally connected, experiential learning in more than 185 programs. Based in the Ottawa Valley, Algonquin College is the largest polytechnic institute in Eastern Ontario.

About CDI College:

CDI College provides accelerated, career training programs founded in the concept of hands-on learning through four campuses in the Greater Toronto Area, including North York, Brampton, Scarborough, and Mississauga. By employing industry professionals who instruct small class sizes with learner-centred curriculum, CDI College provides market-relevant training to launch students into their careers. Throughout their programs, students have access to financial services, student services, and career services staff, who provide support during their programs and beyond.


Comments

Comments are closed.