Choosing an institution
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Colleges, cégeps and technical institutes: choose a coherent pathway
Understand college qualifications, practical activities, prerequisites and progression pathways before comparing courses.
Choosing an institution
University colleges: understand names and current pathways
Check current status, qualifications and transfer conditions behind an institutional name that may be outdated.
Choosing an institution
Vocational and career training: choose useful skills
Compare qualifications, practice, equipment, recognition and contracts to choose training consistent with your intended occupation.
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