Canadian Colleges for Resilient Recovery - C2R2

Canadian Colleges for Resilient Recovery - C2R2 A national coalition of colleges, cégeps & polytechnics supporting energy security & sustainability.

Canadian Environment Week 2026 (May 31 to June 6) is a time to celebrate and protect our environment. Our coalition is d...
06/02/2026

Canadian Environment Week 2026 (May 31 to June 6) is a time to celebrate and protect our environment. Our coalition is doing its part, bringing together research, training and industry partners to deliver the resilient workforce Canada’s green economy needs to keep growing 🌱.

🔗 See link in bio to learn more OR 🔗 Learn how we’re contributing at resilientcolleges.ca



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La Semaine canadienne de l’environnement 2026, du 31 mai au 6 juin, est l’occasion de célébrer et de protéger notre environnement. Notre coalition fait sa part en réunissant les partenaires de la recherche, de la formation et de l’industrie afin de fournir la main-d’œuvre résiliente dont l’économie verte du Canada a besoin pour continuer de croître 🌱.

🔗 Consultez le lien dans notre bio pour en savoir plus OU 🔗 Découvrez comment nous contribuons à resilientcolleges.ca

and eCampusOntario are pleased to announce a new partnership to expand access to postsecondary education and skills tr...
05/21/2026

and eCampusOntario are pleased to announce a new partnership to expand access to postsecondary education and skills training across Canada.

By strengthening collaboration across institutions and leveraging the Skills for Jobs Canada platform, this initiative will improve how learners and employers connect with flexible, workforce-aligned programs.

Together, we are advancing a more coordinated, accessible, and responsive education system that supports lifelong learning and a resilient workforce.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/TtgOSHP

What does meaningful collaboration actually look like?For SAIT, it means turning partnership into real impact, supportin...
05/13/2026

What does meaningful collaboration actually look like?

For SAIT, it means turning partnership into real impact, supporting learners, advancing innovation, and responding to workforce needs in key sectors.

“SAIT, as a founding member of C2R2, is proud to be part of the coalition. We’ve benefited from shared innovations developed by fellow members across C2R2. We look forward to continuing this collaboration to deliver meaningful outcomes and support federal workforce priorities.”
— Vis Naidoo, Associate Vice President, Continuing Education and Professional Studies, SAIT

At , this is what collaboration is all about: sharing knowledge, scaling innovation, and creating opportunities that make a difference for learners, industries and communities across Canada.

Collaboration is how we move ideas into action. brings together partners from across post-secondary, industry, and comm...
05/08/2026

Collaboration is how we move ideas into action.

brings together partners from across post-secondary, industry, and community organizations to co-develop solutions that respond to workforce needs. From applied research and curriculum development to pilot projects and workforce training, there are many ways to get involved.

By working across sectors, we’re building practical, scalable approaches that support learners and strengthen Canada’s workforce.

Explore the pathways to partnering with C2R2: resilientcolleges.ca/partners/

Innovation happens at every scale—even the smallest.At SAIT, researchers are using environmental DNA (eDNA) to uncover b...
05/06/2026

Innovation happens at every scale—even the smallest.

At SAIT, researchers are using environmental DNA (eDNA) to uncover big insights about ecosystems, demonstrating how applied research can drive real-world impact. This work reflects the kind of forward-thinking innovation that defines the coalition.

By connecting research, training, and industry, we’re helping learners gain hands-on experience with emerging tools and technologies, preparing them to solve complex challenges across sectors.

Read the full story: https://resilientcolleges.ca/news-and-stories/environmental-dna-lab-looks-for-big-answers-in-small-places/

Last week’s federal announcement reinforces a critical priority: strengthening Canada’s skilled trades workforce.With pl...
05/06/2026

Last week’s federal announcement reinforces a critical priority: strengthening Canada’s skilled trades workforce.

With plans to recruit and train up to 80,000–100,000 new skilled trades workers by 2030, the Government of Canada is addressing growing labour demands across housing, infrastructure, and clean energy sectors.

At , this aligns closely with our work supporting workforce readiness through training pathways and industry partnerships.

As demand continues to grow, coordinated efforts across education, industry, and government will be essential to building a resilient, future-ready workforce.

April has been a month of collaboration, learning, and innovation.From the launch of year 3 of our Youth Innovation Gran...
04/30/2026

April has been a month of collaboration, learning, and innovation.

From the launch of year 3 of our Youth Innovation Grants to new websites going live, continues to advance Canada’s sustainability goals, strengthening communities and supporting workforce development.

Thank you to our partners and collaborators for making this work possible.

Across Canada, workforce needs are evolving, and initiatives are helping meet that challenge through applied research,...
04/29/2026

Across Canada, workforce needs are evolving, and initiatives are helping meet that challenge through applied research, skills development and strong cross-sector partnerships.

By connecting education, industry, and communities, we’re supporting practical pathways that strengthen workforce capacity and respond to emerging sector needs.

works at the intersection of applied research, workforce development, and community impact.By connecting postsecondary...
04/29/2026

works at the intersection of applied research, workforce development, and community impact.

By connecting postsecondary institutes, industry, and communities, we support practical solutions that address Canada’s evolving sustainability and labour market needs.

Collaboration remains central to advancing resilient, future-ready communities.

Learn more about partnership opportunities at: https://resilientcolleges.ca/partners/

The construction sector is evolving rapidly — from energy-efficient retrofits to climate-resilient infrastructure; the d...
04/23/2026

The construction sector is evolving rapidly — from energy-efficient retrofits to climate-resilient infrastructure; the demand for skilled workers has never been higher.

is ensuring the workforce is ready to deliver projects that are greener and more sustainable.

Investing in skills today means stronger communities and a construction sector equipped to meet Canada’s sustainability and climate goals tomorrow.

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