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NACC Applauds Expanded Education Investment for Canadian Armed Forces Reserve Members

The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s expansion of education reimbursement for Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve members. The enhanced program will provide eligible reservists with up to 75% of allowable education expenses, to a maximum of $7,500 per academic year and $30,000 over their lifetime.

NACC applauds this investment in lifelong learning, recognizing the vital role career colleges play in providing flexible, industry-driven education that allows reservists to balance military service with career development. Canada’s regulated career colleges remain committed to supporting members of the Canadian Armed Forces with accessible training that builds in-demand skills and strengthens both military readiness and Canada’s workforce.

What Truth and Reconciliation Means to Me

What Truth and Reconciliation Means to Me

Doris Jeanne MacKinnon is an educator, researcher, and author known for her work on Métis history and culture. With over 15 years of experience in post-secondary education, she has written extensively about Indigenous identity, resilience, and the importance of decolonizing learning spaces.

In this reflection, Doris Jeanne explores what Truth and Reconciliation means to her as a non Indigenous scholar and educator. She shares her personal journey of learning, shaped by both what she was taught and what she was not, and how this led her to study Indigenous histories and build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities.

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Modern, Meaningful Curriculum at the National Level: Why It Matters

Modern, Meaningful Curriculum at the National Level: Why It Matters

In today’s rapidly changing world, the need for career colleges to offer curricula that are both modern and meaningful has never been greater. The Canadian National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is leading the way by providing a suite of national programs designed to meet the evolving needs of learners and employers across Canada.

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