Algonquin scales up construction trades training amid high demand (Fall 2026)
Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) reported strong demand for trades training: 5,581 applications for 988 postsecondary seats in Fall 2026 (+20% year-over-year), about 2,000 full-time learners and 2,200 apprenticeship seats.
Algonquin College is expanding capacity at the ACCE to help meet Ottawa‑region construction workforce needs. For Fall 2026 ACCE postsecondary programs received 5,581 applications for 988 available seats, a 20% increase from the prior year. The centre serves nearly 2,000 full‑time learners and provides 2,200 apprenticeship seats. The college highlights specialized facilities, employer partnerships and targeted initiatives (including programs to broaden participation of women) to align training with industry skills and emerging technologies.
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