Advocacy
A central hub for NACC’s latest advocacy work, research releases, policy commentary, and sector insights.
It Matters
Why Our Work Is Essential
Regulated Career colleges deliver fast, responsive training that connects learners directly to meaningful employment. In a time when the country is facing labour shortages across multiple sectors, our institutions play a crucial role in helping Canadians upskill, transition careers, and access life-changing opportunities. NACC advocates to ensure learners have fair access to financial supports, that regulation keeps pace with workforce needs, and that policymakers understand the proven outcomes of our sector.
Job ready graduates Trained in 2025
Supplying talent to high-demand sectors across the country.
%
Of Employed Graduates
Are working in positions directly or somewhat related to their field of study.
Learn the Impact
Outcomes for Career College Graduates
%
Found employment before they even graduated.
%
Are working in positions directly or somewhat related to their field of study.
%
Were hired by the organization where they did their practicum or internship.
%
Were employed within three months of graduation.
Advocacy in Action
Engaging Directly With Federal Decision-Makers
NACC meets with Members of Parliament, Senators, and senior officials to highlight the essential role regulated career colleges play in supporting Canada’s workforce.
Our most recent Hill Day took place in April 2026 where NACC’s Board of Directors met with over 20 key stakeholders.
These meetings allow opportunities to share graduate outcomes, discuss labour market needs, and reinforce the importance of equitable access to career-focused education for learners across the country.
Some of our priorities:
Addressing Workforce Shortages
How career colleges train talent for critical sectors.
Student Opportunity and Choice
Ensuring fair, modern financial supports for students.
Graduate Outcomes
Sharing the latest data to inform policy decisions.
Recent Policy Submissions
NACC provides submissions and recommendations to government on issues impacting workforce development, student access, and career-focused education across Canada.
NACC on the Hill
Spreading our Message
This alignment between policy discussions and workforce outcomes was reinforced at the federal level.
During a recent session in the House of Commons, Maggie Chi, Member of Parliament, recognized the important role career colleges play in Canada’s workforce strategy:
“Career colleges are an important part of Canada’s workforce strategy, delivering practical, hands-on training for jobs in high-demand sectors across the country. They expand training capacity, respond quickly to evolving industry needs, and create accessible pathways for working adults, newcomers, and career changers.”
NACC In the News
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Workforce Ready Training
Their Work, Our Voice
Healthcare
Healthcare professionals play vital roles across Canada’s system, yet labour shortages continue to grow. Supporting training and recruitment is key to ensuring Canadians receive consistent, high-quality care.
Cybersecurity & IT
Digital threats are rising, but Canada lacks enough cybersecurity professionals to protect critical systems. Strengthening training pathways is essential to build a workforce capable of defending against evolving cyber risks.
Skilled Trades
Canada faces a serious shortage of skilled trades workers, threatening key industries. Regulated career colleges help bridge this gap by providing practical, industry-ready training that builds a strong workforce for the future.
Canada Careers Magazine
NACC has put together a Special Edition of Canada Careers Magazine focused exclusively on healthcare, providing interesting data, compelling insights and unique stories underscoring why careers in healthcare are skilled professions.
Dive into this issue to explore how career colleges are equipping the healthcare workforce of today, focusing on highly sought-after roles such as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Personal Support Workers (PSWs), medical office administrators, dental assistants, massage therapists, and pharmacy technicians.
