Alain Roy

VP, International Partnerships, Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan). Passionate about international education and cooperation, guitar player, Habs fan.

[Colleges and Institutes Canada @CollegeCan]

Notre équipe @CICan_Kenya a eu l'honneur de participer à la célébration des « 100 ans d'EFTP (enseignement et formation techniques et professionnels) au Kenya » la semaine dernière à Nairobi.

Au cours de l'événement, le pavillon de la jeunesse africaine au travail - un programme financé par la @MastercardFdn pour stimuler la participation des jeunes, en particulier des femmes, à des formations professionnelles adaptées au marché - a reçu la visite du président du Kenya, Son Excellence, le président @WilliamsRuto. Le président Ruto a fait l'éloge de l'engagement historique de CICan envers le développement international et de nos contributions significatives à l'employabilité des jeunes, à l'égalité des sexes et au renforcement du secteur de l'EFTP au Kenya.

Grâce au financement d'@AMC_corporatif et de la Fondation Mastercard, le CICan et ses membres, en partenariat avec le ministère de l'Éducation du Kenya et d'autres collaborateurs locaux, mettent en œuvre plusieurs programmes à travers le Kenya. Ces initiatives s'appuient sur le modèle des collèges communautaires canadiens et sur leur expertise en matière de formation pour améliorer l'employabilité des jeunes, développer des compétences dans des secteurs économiques clés et offrir une formation aux groupes défavorisés, en particulier les femmes.

En savoir plus sur notre programme La jeunesse africaine au travail ► https://t.co/j5vd28AvQZ

En savoir plus sur notre programme de formation axée sur les compétences pour le développement de l’économie bleue au Kenya (KBEST) ► https://t.co/akJIiO134h

#TVETat100 #AffairesMondialesCanada #CICan #CICanauKenya #Kenya #GAC #FondationMastercard

[Colleges and Institutes Canada @CollegeCan]

Our @CICan_Kenya team was honoured to participate in the “100 Years of TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) in Kenya” celebration last week in Nairobi.

During the event, the Young Africa Works booth—a program funded by the @MastercardFdn to boost youth participation, particularly among women, in market-relevant skills training—was visited by Kenya’s President, His Excellency, President @WilliamsRuto. President Ruto praised CICan’s long-standing commitment to international development and our significant contributions to youth employability, gender equality, and the strengthening of Kenya’s TVET sector.

With funding from @GAC_Corporate the Mastercard Foundation, CICan and our members, in partnership with @EduMinKenya and other local collaborators, implement several programs across Kenya. These initiatives leverage Canada’s community college model and training expertise to improve youth employability, develop skills in key economic sectors, and provide training for equity-deserving groups, particularly women.

Learn more about our Young Africa Works program ► https://t.co/ZblhbVSBFd

Learn more about our Kenya Blue Economy Skills Training (KBEST) program ► https://t.co/IPWUKZaCPA

#TVETat100 #GlobalAffairsCanada #CICan #CICaninKenya #Kenya #YoungAfricaWorks #GAC #MastercardFoundation @NationalKabete

[Alain Roy @alainjroy]

@UlricShannon Félicitations Ulric! Well-deserved. Looking forward to working again with you. (Colleges and Institutes Canada is implementing a multi-year skills training program for climate-smart agriculture in Egypt with support from GAC.)

[Colleges and Institutes Canada @CollegeCan]

With this afternoon's closing remarks by our President and CEO, @JohnstonPari, #CICan24 came to an end. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible! If you attended, we hope you take home valuable knowledge and insights. 🙏 @sait and @BowValley

[Colleges and Institutes Canada @CollegeCan]

Our President and CEO, @JohnstonPari, delivered a keynote address this morning at #CICan24 that inspired attendees and left us with strong hope for the future of colleges and institutes.

[Colleges and Institutes Canada @CollegeCan]

Great to see so many #CICan24 attendees at the Canada Indo-Pacific Partnership Forum today. Canada has big ambitions for the Indo-Pacific, the world’s fastest growing region, and we want to create opportunities for our members to be a part of that.

[APF Canada @AsiaPacificFdn]

Day 2 of #CIAC2024: Agrifood is underway! This morning began with a breakfast session on #Canada's Role in Advancing Regional Food Security in #ASEAN hosted by @CAN_ASEAN. We thank all those who attended the event!

[APF Canada @AsiaPacificFdn]

Experts across #Canada & #Asia convened at #CIAC2024 this morning to compare different approaches to #agritech policy & promote opportunities in #seafood partnerships. We thank their contributions to expanding conversation on Canada-Asia learning & cooperation in these sectors.

[Chrystia Freeland @cafreeland]

Canada is home to many of the world’s best schools and post-secondary institutions. Earlier today I heard from some post-secondary education leaders about how the federal government can support students, innovation, and R&D in the coming months—an inspiring conversation!

[Global Skills Opp. / Exp. compétences mondiales @GSO_ECM]

https://t.co/EtygLgPAcv
#GlobalSkillsCA #FromPilot2Program

[SAGE @CICan_SAGE]

We are proud to have participated in the 33rd CANTA Membership Meeting in Grenada. Our team used this meeting to strengthen our relationship with CANTA members and continue our advocacy for green skills in the region. #cican_sage #greenskills

[CICan_ESP_TZ @CICan_ESP_TZ]

We are honoured to welcome on board Dr. Paula Hayden who joined the Empowerment through Skills Program (ESP) team 🇹🇿 as Senior Technical Advisor,Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
@wizara_elimuTz @CollegeCan

[Kevin Weaver @kevinweaver_]

Pleased to be part of @CollegeCan’s work in Kenya focused on capacity building in global postsecondary education. On behalf of @georgiancollege, I’m participating in discussions related to vocational and equitable training. Great to be working with three other Canadian colleges.

[Colleges and Institutes Canada @CollegeCan]

We welcome today’s announcement by @MarcMillerVM, Minister of IRCC (@CitImmCanada), which could represent a positive step towards enhancing international student recruitment practices and improving the integrity of Canada's immigration procedures.

This announcement aligns with our goal of supporting sustainable international student enrollment, better attuned to labour market needs. We remain committed to providing comprehensive support services to help students succeed on campus and in Canada and look forward to continuing working closely with IRCC to strengthen Canada's International Student Program and contribute to Canada’s growth and prosperity.

https://t.co/Xpk7NahpPM

[Colleges and Institutes Canada @CollegeCan]

Ahead of the pre-budget consultations for #Budget2024, we submitted 11 key recommendations to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance. 👇

Our recommendations recognize Canada’s colleges and institutes as agents of transformative change who are driving practical solutions that strengthen our system’s ability to cultivate diverse, confident, and resilient leaders and workers who are prepared to take on future challenges and propel Canada forward.

Learn more: https://t.co/kWZRO13xOY
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#HousingCrisis #PSE #SkilledTrades #GlobalSkills #FutureSkills #Futureproof

[Alain Roy @alainjroy]

The usual chaos ⁦@TorontoPearson⁩. Been waiting 45 min for gate to be ready. Missed original connection. Bizarrely hoping for further flight delays so I can get a later flight and sleep in my own bed tonight. Avoid this airport if you can.

[Alain Roy @alainjroy]

Pleased to join Dr Ho Thahn My Phuong earlier today at #BCIEW2023 to sign MOU between @colleges_can and @SEAMEORETRAC . Looking forward to taking the longstanding collaboration between Canadian and Southeast Asian education and skills training institutions to the next level!

[Alain Roy @alainjroy]

Pleased to be participating in climate change and green skills workshop w @CICan_SAGE partners in St Lucia, Dominica, Jamaica, Grenada, Guyana, Belize and @CollegeCan . Important discussions on role of TVET sector in equipping learners w skills for CC mitigation and adaptation.

[SAGE @CICan_SAGE]

2023 was a year of success for the SAGE team. Take a look on the great work that is being done by our Canadian and Caribbean workforce.
#greeneconomy #climatechange #caribbeandevelopment

[SAGE @CICan_SAGE]

2023 was a success for our program
414 students enrolled
95 students graduate and enter workforce
Special thanks to @GAC_Corporate and @CollegeCan for supporting this development effort
#TVET #CICAN_SAGE #climatechange