Collège Boréal’s Perspective on Immigration Strategies

Ten years of growth and success

Collège Boréal Profile• Established in 1995• The only francophone College in Northern and

Central-Southwestern Ontario since 2002• Geographic area that spans 85% of Ontario• Present in 42 centers and 28 communities • 8 campuses – Sudbury, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Témiskaming,

Nipissing, Timmins, Toronto and Windsor

a Historical Perspective

• 2002– Preparation of immigration strategy and policy by the

College

• 2003 to 2007– Pilot Project - English in the Workplace in Hamilton and Toronto

• 2007 to 2013 – LINC (level 1-7) and CLIC (level 3-6)

• Hamilton, Thorold, Toronto, Mississauga, London and Windsor

– ELT Enhanced Language Training (level 7-9) in Windsor and London

A Historical Perspective

• 2007 to 2013

–FLAP / OSLT (Hamilton, Toronto and Windsor)

–Settlement services:Information and orientation (Mississauga, Windsor, London)

A Historical Perspective

Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration (MCI) – 2004-2005 • Development of a website La V.O.I.E. Rapide

Boréal (Véhicules et occasions pour l’intégration et l’employabilité)

– 2006-2009 • Various bridging Programs for internationally

trained Francophone Immigrants (Toronto, Hamilton and London)

Boréal’s Cultural Competency Policy

• Philosophy: – To promote inclusion and a better comprehension of

different cultures– Based on Canadian multiculturalism: all citizens are

equal• How:– Workshops offered to students and staff– is an integral part of all programs and services– Value cultural diversity in our environment– Partnership with Centennial College: Global Citizenship

Our Continued Involvement in Immigration

Participation on Provincial Committees across Ontario such as:• CASIP (Consortium of agencies serving Internationally-

trained immigrants) • OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies serving Immigrants

• O2O (Orientation to Ontario) • CIITE (Colleges Integrating Immigrants to Employment)• CSIPS (College Sector Immigrant Programs and services)• Colleges Ontario

Our Continued Involvement in Immigration

Participation on National Committees such as:• CIC NLAB (National Language Advisory Body) • CIC NSCWG (National Settlement Conference Working

Group)• CNFS (Consortium national de formation en santé)

Groupe de travail sur l’établissement d’un réseau postsecondaire de la francophonie canadienne en immigration

• Settlement.org Steering Committee

Our Vision for the Next 10 Years

Collège Boréal’s holistic approach through a logic model known as V.O.I.E. Boréal:

An integrated settlement services program that combines activities, programs and services which address multiple priorities into a comprehensive experience for the client with 6 complete streams of services including our new CEPI (Entrepreneurial Training and Help Center for Immigrants )

Holistic Approach - ObjectivesOur approach aims at:

• An excellent return on investment• Optimisation of existing resources• Direct access by clients • Referral to Boréal and Anglophone college

programs and services • Referral to community programs and services • Client centered one stop shop

Holistic Approach – Final Outcomes

Our clients will:• Successfully integrate into society• Promote Canadian citizenship• Find well-paid employment• Contribute to the prosperity of the Canadian

economy

Our Challenge in the Years to come

Community Colleges need to continually demonstrate leadership skills and keep their creative drive when responding to the new

rules implemented by CIC in the quest to better serve immigrants