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Collège Boréal's vision

Enrich communities through the quality of its training and personalized services.

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Collège Boréal

Collège Boréal is a public college of applied arts and technology established in Sudbury in 1995.

The Collège has a dual mandate: to be both a post-secondary college institution and a vital community development organization. Boréal operates 37 sites including 8 campuses in 27 Ontario communities. As an innovative educational, cultural and community hub that serves Ontario’s francophone population, Collège Boréal’s goal is to produce a highly skilled bilingual workforce that is engaged in French-speaking communities and contributes to the economic, social and cultural vitality of the province and the country. To this end, it offers more than 70 post-secondary education and apprenticeship programs, including over 30 unique French-language programs in Ontario, as well as a range of other services, including continuing education, corporate training, employment services, academic upgrading, literacy and basic skills training, language training services and settlement services for newcomers.

Boréal in brief

Nurture knowledge and make culture vibrate

Mission

Boréal is a Francophone leader that offers high-quality training and services to a diverse clientele. It catalyzes the sustainable development of communities, from the local to the international.

Vision

Boréal is known for its enduring impact on communities through its educational programs and support services centred on the socioeconomic integration of its clientele.

Values - What drives us every day

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Collaboration

Collaboration is the foundation of our success. We actively prioritize both internal and external partnerships, acknowledging the key role they play in the success of our projects and activities. We believe that teamwork drives mutual aid and efficiency, making it possible to leverage Boréal’s unique strengths while promoting mutual learning. Our commitment to collaboration drives us to forge close and inclusive ties with a wide range of community partners to create a dynamic network that enriches our ecosystem. By encouraging a fair division of resources and knowledge, we cultivate an environment where each person and their unique perspectives can thrive and contribute fully to our shared mission.

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Commitment/Passion

Our commitment and our passion drive our collective success. We foster an environment conducive to professional growth, where flexibility and enthusiasm fuel our determination to excel in all of our projects. United by a shared vision, we constantly strive to surpass expectations by putting our best into everything we do and always acting in the best interest of our communities. Our commitment is reflected in a strong attachment to our mission, unwavering loyalty to our values, and active efforts to continuously improve our skills and offerings. This passionate commitment drives us to prioritize our efforts and stay true to our objectives while ensuring that we deliver exceptional outcomes that reflect our dedication to excellence.

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Accountability

Our commitment to accountability forms the basis of our operational excellence. Dedicated to continuous improvement, we adopt effective and efficient practices guided by unwavering integrity and the relentless pursuit of quality. We value conscientious and thoughtful decision-making that is evidencebased and transparent. Our culture of accountability is based on mutual trust and honesty. We encourage autonomy and recognize the importance of taking full responsibility for our actions and their impact. We constantly strive to make a positive and measurable impact, and this approach enables us to act in the best interests of our clients, staff and partners.

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Respect

Respect is at the heart of our identity and guides everything we do. We cultivate an environment characterized by humanism, empathy and respect for Indigenous knowledge. Our commitment to mutual respect is reflected in a profound recognition of the rights, traditions and uniqueness of each individual, which creates a space where diversity is celebrated and where a sense of belonging and reconciliation is nurtured.

Our resolutely positive attitude is characterized by attentiveness and a welcoming and caring approach, fostering harmony and equity within our communities while encouraging adaptability and flexibility toward differences. Our dedication to reconciliation and inclusivity strengthens our social fabric and guides our efforts to achieve deep mutual understanding.

By putting people first, we promote behaviours that reflect our deep respect for the communities we serve.

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Openness

Openness shapes the way we learn, interact and innovate and is the basis of our approach. We cultivate an accessible and receptive environment where creativity and imagination are free to thrive. Our commitment to openness is reflected in our constant availability and our attentive listening, both within our institution and with our external partners.

We see change as an opportunity for growth, adopting a courageous and proactive stance to new ideas and new ways of doing things. Our curiosity drives us to explore a variety of innovative solutions, stimulating our adaptability and our institutional vitality. We value interactions that are honest and transparent, creating a space where sharing new ideas is encouraged and celebrated.

37

Sites

27

Ontario communities

70+

Postsecondary education and apprenticeship programs

32

Unique programs in French-speaking Ontario

Outstanding results

Ranked first among the 24 colleges in Ontario in several categories, Collège Boréal has distinguished itself for many years in the performance indicators published by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. Asserting itself as an institutional model, Boréal is an ambassador for the province of Ontario and a key player on the Franco-Ontarian scene.

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