Denise Amyot Appointed WFCP’s First International Ambassador
Ottawa, February 22, 2024 – Denise Amyot, former CEO of Colleges Institutes Canada and past Chair of WFCP, has been appointed WFCP’s first International Ambassador. In this new role, Denise will represent the interests of WFCP internationally, playing an important role in member recruitment and the promotion of WFCP initiatives. She will continue to sit on […]
2024 Awards of Excellence: Deadline Extended!
There’s still time to have the achievement of your college or polytechnic recognized on the world stage. The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) is pleased to announce a deadline extension for the 2024 Awards of Excellence. Our Awards recognize outstanding contributions from member institutions and associations to achieving the vision of the Federation and celebrating accomplishments […]
WFCP Expands Global Network with Distinguished New Members
Ottawa, November 24, 2023 – The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) is pleased to announce the addition of four esteemed institutions to its global network. Each new member brings a unique blend of expertise, innovation, and commitment to advancing education and skills development. 1. Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA): […]
Call for Submissions: Developing a Global Statement on Artificial Intelligence
Ottawa, October 13, 2023 – The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) invites tenders or partners to produce a global statement and ethics framework with case studies outlining the opportunities and challenges to professional technical education and training (PTET) arising from Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please see below for details, including project background, key deliverables, […]
2024 Awards of Excellence Now Open
Ottawa, September 22, 2023 – The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) is pleased to announce its 2024 Awards of Excellence, recognizing outstanding contributions from member institutions and associations to achieving the vision of the Federation and celebrating accomplishments in the global colleges and polytechnics sector. The Awards seek to distinguish WFCP member institutions […]
Save The Date: The 2024 WFCP World Congress is coming to Montego Bay, Jamaica
Ottawa, August 25, 2023 – The WFCP World Congress is a platform where visionary leaders converge to shape the future, and this edition will be no exception. Join us in Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica, West Indies, from September 22-27 2024, as the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) proudly hosts the prestigious World […]
World Congress Montreal Declaration Now Available
Ottawa, July 19, 2023 – The World Congress Montreal Declaration 2023 is now available on our website. The World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) signed the Montreal Declaration, a global statement of sustainability, to reinforce and strengthen their commitment to building a more sustainable and equitable world. The declaration […]
In Retrospect Series: An Attendee’s Experience at the 2023 World Congress
Written by Irene Kimani, Rift Valley Institute of Science & Technology, Nakuru, Kenya I wish to express my deep appreciation for the incredible experience I had attending the WFCP Congress 2023 in Canada. It was truly an event that left a lasting impact on me, and I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to participate. […]
In Retrospect Series: The Post-Secondary International Network (PIN) Leadership Summit at the 2023 World Congress
Written by Phil Ker, Executive Director, PIN. This second PIN-WFCP Leadership Summit was built around the theme of transformation, with excellent presentations on how leaders themselves can be transformative, how leaders can transform their institutions and how leaders can lead their institutions to help transform society. We also had a case study on how not […]
Second edition of the VET Knowledge Transfer Awards reveals innovative ideas for achieving STEAM skills development and SDGs
The 2nd edition of the VET Knowledge Transfer Awards of the Association of Vocational Training Centres FPEmpresa and Esprinet Group announces the 3 winning projects of the challenge. IES Javier García Téllez (Cáceres), IES Federica Montseny (Valencia) and IES Lázaro Cárdenas (Madrid) have won the first three prizes, valued at 12,000 euros, which will […]