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One of Canada's leading universities, Dalhousie University is widely recognized for outstanding academic quality and teaching, and a broad range of educational and research opportunities. Located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, Dalhousie attracts students from around the world. Since 1818, we've been inspiring students, faculty, staff, and graduates to make significant contributions to our region, Canada, and the world.

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) is Canada's oldest English-language university and one of the first public universities established in North America. Founded in 1785, the multi-campus institution is home to over 60 research centres and institutes, groups and ongoing projects. The university offers over 75 undergraduate and graduate programs in 14 faculties to more than 10,500 students at campuses in Fredericton and Saint John from more than 100 countries, and several thousand more take UNB courses online and at partner institutions around the world. As the largest research institution in New Brunswick, UNB conducts more than 70 per cent of the province’s university research.

Nova Scotia Community College is transforming our province. Through our network of 14 campuses, we provide Nova Scotians with inclusive and flexible access to education and the specialized, industry-driven training for today and tomorrow’s workforce. We believe the future of the province lies in the power of learning, which is why we care about the success of every student – in education, in career and in life. WHAT WE DO - Train people for the workforce We offer more than 130 programs and hundreds of courses to nearly 20,000 students each year. Our programs are developed with industry and lead to thousands of career options in a variety of disciplines, including creative industries, technology, business, education, health, human services, trades, transportation, technology and environment. We provide people with the skills they need to succeed, whether they are entering the workforce, retraining for a new career or looking to add to their skillset. - Deliver industry training and solve business challenges We work with organizations to deliver customized training and applied research solutions that meet their business needs. - Inspire innovation and entrepreneurship With locations across Nova Scotia, we are uniquely positioned to inspire, cultivate and accelerate community innovation, entrepreneurship and cultural prosperity. We collaborate with local institutions, industries and service providers to share resources and technologies and we connect expert faculty and students with these organizations.