Post-Secondary Education

The majority of new jobs in the future will require some post-secondary education. People with a post-secondary diploma, certificate or degree have greater opportunity to find and maintain good jobs and successful careers.

• Post-secondary institutions and programs

• Apprenticeship

• Co-operative education

• Specialized training

• Exchange programs

• Additional Resources

Post-secondary institutions and programs

Information for most post-secondary schools, colleges and universities can be found on the web or in print format. Information is usually available about campus locations, courses and programs, application processes, tuition fees, student housing and other related topics.

The Post-Secondary Offerings List (PPSOL) on LMIworks.nl.ca is an online search tool to help individuals find information about post-secondary institutions and programs in Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Print/view the full Provincial Post Secondary Offerings List in pdf format.

Follow these links to directly access an institution’s website:

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Public Institutions

  • Centre for Nursing Studies

  • College of the North Atlantic

  • Memorial University

  • Marine Institute, Memorial University

  • Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, Memorial University

  • Queen's College Faculty of Theology, Memorial University

• Private Institutions

  • Private Training Institution Directory - Department of Education

  • Academy Canada

  • BAC Masonry College

  • Carpenter’s Millwrights College

  • Central Training Academy

  • Compu College School of Business

  • Corona College

  • DieTrac Technical Institute

  • Gander Flight Training

  • KeyinCollege

  • Le Moine's School of Esthetics and Hair Design

  • Operating Engineer’s College

  • RSM Safety Institute Inc.

  • Victorian Order of Nurses

  • Western College

  • Woodford Training Centre Inc

Canada and the United States

• Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada - Search Academic Programs

• Schoolfinder.com

• Canadian Universities - University of Waterloo

International

• Colleges.com

• Accredited Medical Schools of the U.S. and Canada (AAMC)

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Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship is an industry-based training program to support individuals in attaining qualifications as certified journeypersons. Apprenticeship programs usually combine on-the-job experiential learning with technical training.

Newfoundland and Labrador

• Apprenticeship and Certification - Department of Education

National and Apprenticeship Sites for Other Provinces

• Canadian Apprenticeship Forum - CAF

  • Inter-Provincial Standards (Red Seal) Program

  • Alberta

  • The British Columbia Industry Training Authority

  • Manitoba

  • New Brunswick

  • North West Territories

  • Nova Scotia

  • Ontario

  • Prince Edward Island

  • Quebec

  • Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission

  • Yukon

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Co-operative education

Co-operative education is a learning approach that combines classroom study with practical employment experience. Work term placements allow students to develop their skills and abilities and to build the knowledge they will need to meet the demands of today’s labour market.

• Canadian Association For Co-operative Education (CAFCE)

• MUN - Division of Co-operative Education

• College of the North Atlantic - Co-operative Education Courses

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Specialized training

Specialized training may be required for many occupations. This training is usually offered outside the normal post-secondary education framework.

Some of the specialized programs available include:

• Canadian Armed Forces

• Canadian Coast Guard College

• Canadian TrainingInstitute

• Certified General Accountant (CGA)

• Certified Management Accountants (CMA)

• Museum Association of Newfoundland and Labrador

• Real Estate Institute of Canada

• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC)

• Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Exchange programs

The Government of Canada provides opportunities for students and youth to learn and work in other provinces and countries through exchange programs.

For more information about these types of programs and their requirements visit the Service Canada website.

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Additional Resources

• Please visit the Students / Lifelong Learners page to access a comprehensive directory of links to related resources and tools.

• Information about financial assistance for training is available on the Training Supports and Services page.