Welland is well positioned to access university and college graduates, co-operative education students and research partnerships
Within the broader urban area around Toronto, the Greater Golden Horseshoe, of which Welland is part, there are 10 universities and 8 colleges including Niagara’s Brock University and Welland’s own Niagara College. The region is richly endowed with post-secondary excellence and, relative to many jurisdictions in the world, an affordability that continues to increase levels of participation.
Welland and Niagara’s educational and research institutions are not just educating tomorrow’s workforce, they are also the providers and coordinators of Innovative research and commercialization programs that build partnerships between educators, researchers, students and businesses. These research based and technology focused ventures ensure that Welland and it’s businesses can remain innovative in a constantly evolving market.
Welland’s Higher Education Ecosystem
Brock University
19,000+ students with a wide range of disciplines across seven Faculties. Brock offers expansive undergraduate opportunities as well as advanced research, post-graduate and doctoral programs.
Niagara College
Main campus located in Welland with 100+ post-secondary programs and work-integrated learning opportunities. Niagara College teaches over 11,000 students between its main Welland campus and its Niagara-on-the-Lake satellite.
Sheridan College
Sheridan College has partnered with the Canadian College of Technology and Trades (CCTT) – a fully accredited, designated learning institution (DLI) to deliver a suite of its academic programs in nearby Fort Erie.
McMaster University
Community research support offering a vast array of programs and research institutions. The university’s Michael DeGroote School of Medicine is actively involved with one of Welland’s primary health team.
Workforce Collective
A not-for-profit workforce organization focusing on research, data, and collaboration.