Helping Ontario Students Succeed: ONCAT Funds Innovative Project at Mohawk College to Support Postsecondary Learner Mobility
TORONTO – Dr. Adrienne Galway, President and CEO of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT), announced funding to support projects that help students access postsecondary opportunities across Ontario’s public colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes. From April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, ONCAT awarded $2.04 million in funding for 29 institutional projects.
“ONCAT’s funding for institutional projects will reduce barriers and smooth transitions for learners,” said Dr. Galway. “We prioritize innovative initiatives with the potential to scale or be adopted across institutions, that help learners successfully navigate their academic journey and receive appropriate recognition for previous academic and work experience. Our mission is to ensure that learners complete their postsecondary credentials and transition successfully into the workforce.”
“Our province’s postsecondary education programs are building Ontario’s workforce of today and tomorrow,” said Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “Our government is proud to support ONCAT and their critical efforts to reduce barriers for students looking to get the training they need to begin successful careers that meet our province’s labour market needs.”
“This project will support improved access to postsecondary education for underserved and underrepresented groups in our city,” said Dr. Cebert Adamson, Vice President Academic at Mohawk College. “By recognizing and celebrating the academic competencies and transferable employability skills that have been developed through involvement in community-based activities and informal learning opportunities, we can help to build confidence and curiosity among these youths, and strengthen their commitment to pursuing postsecondary education.”
ONCAT-funded projects showcase innovative approaches to enhancing learner mobility across Ontario’s postsecondary sector. At Mohawk College, this funding supports the following project:
Pathways to Postsecondary through Community-Based Prior Learning Evaluations
Project summary: Supports Black, Indigenous and racialized youth by awarding micro-credentials that can be applied for credit toward a college certificate. The project will enhance a framework for community-based prior learning and improve the accessibility of postsecondary education.
For a complete overview of 2024-25 ONCAT-funded institutional projects, visit oncat.ca.
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About ONCAT
Established in 2011, the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer (ONCAT) plays a
pivotal role in supporting learner mobility, working to support students seeking to
move between the province’s public colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes. ONCAT
partners with postsecondary institutions to help establish academic pathways, facilitate
recognition of prior learning, and support learners’ transition into the labour market. ONCAT
is funded by the Government of Ontario. To learn more, visit oncat.ca.