2. International Mobility with the CÉGEPS of Québec La mobilité internationale dans les CÉGEPS Presented by M. Sylvain GOUDREAU M.A., B.Sc. AACC, April 5 th 2009

3. C.E.G.E.P. C ollège d E nseignement G énéral et P rofessionnel: First level of higher educationFirst level of higher education Premier niveau des études supérieuresPremier niveau des études supérieures Primer nivel de enseñanza superiorPrimer nivel de enseñanza superior

4. An accessible network 48 + 6 (5+1) + 39 15,000 » 153,570

5. 1) Accessibility and quality First stage of higher learning (pre-university training) First stage of higher learning (pre-university training) Gateway to the job market (technical training) Gateway to the job market (technical training) 2) Consolidation of career choice 3) Support for regional development Québecs college model, an original idea A three- fold Mission

6. CÉGEPS TradesTechnicalProfessional UNIVERSITY Technical (3 years) Vocational training Doctorate (2-4 years) Masters (2 years) Bachelors (3-4 years) Pre-university (2 years) Education in Québec Secondary (5 years) Elementary (6 years)

7. Variety of programs 8 pre-university programs In all major branches of science, social studies, arts and literatureIn all major branches of science, social studies, arts and literature 129 higher technical programs In all principal sectors of economic activityIn all principal sectors of economic activity

8. Characteristics of the Québec model Integral part of higher education Linkage between college and university programs Linkage between college and university programs Programs written with an advisory committee: college and university representatives Programs written with an advisory committee: college and university representatives Program-based approach Each course contributes to the program goals Each course contributes to the program goals Cohesiveness and integration of khowledge Cohesiveness and integration of khowledge Competency- based approach Knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to undertake university studies Knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to undertake university studies

9. Apertura al mundo Active in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia Présence active en Europe, Amérique latine, Afrique et Asie Presencia en Europa, America Latina, África y Asia Student Mobility Mobilité étudiante Movilidad estudiantil Teacher Mobility Mobilité enseignante Movilidad profesoral International cooperation Coopération internationale Cooperación internacional Staff training abroad Opportunité de perfectionnement Estancia de perfeccionamiento Sign agreements with over 30 countries Ententes avec plus de 30 pays Convenios con mas de 30 países

10. Human resources development planningHuman resources development planning Services for companiesServices for companies Technological transferTechnological transfer Education system planning and managementEducation system planning and management Development of study programsDevelopment of study programs Trainer trainingTrainer training Colleges expertise in international development Projects in a great variety of fields

11. Represents internationally its college membersRepresents internationally its college members Fosters partnerships between its members and foreign institutionsFosters partnerships between its members and foreign institutions Make available to international partners its members expertiseMake available to international partners its members expertise Cégep international Promotes colleges expertise on the world scene

12. International Mobility with Mexico Cégep international has an agreement with Coordinación general de Universidades Tecnológicas (CGUT) in order to facilitate mobility between Cégeps and Technological Universities Cégep international has an agreement with Coordinación general de Universidades Tecnológicas (CGUT) in order to facilitate mobility between Cégeps and Technological Universities Québec government supports students mobility with Mexican UTs through a special mobility program allowing our students to do a session or internship in Mexico Québec government supports students mobility with Mexican UTs through a special mobility program allowing our students to do a session or internship in Mexico

13. Québec - México Many cégeps have individual agreements with Mexican Institutos técnicas (ITEC) to receive Mexican students and send their students to Mexico Many cégeps have individual agreements with Mexican Institutos técnicas (ITEC) to receive Mexican students and send their students to Mexico Through those agreements, many students spend a whole session in the partners institution Through those agreements, many students spend a whole session in the partners institution

14. Québec and United-States Very few exchanges Very few exchanges Lack of follow-up actions when agreements are signed (ex.: Wisconsin Technical Colleges) Lack of follow-up actions when agreements are signed (ex.: Wisconsin Technical Colleges) Few collaborations through the North American Mobility Program supported by the government of our 3 countries Few collaborations through the North American Mobility Program supported by the government of our 3 countries

15. Together, exploring further… How can we build bridges among our three countries through students mobility? How can we build bridges among our three countries through students mobility? How can we better use the existing programs and structures : CONAHEC, North American Mobility Program, etc. How can we better use the existing programs and structures : CONAHEC, North American Mobility Program, etc. How can we establish closer links between the national associations (ACCC/Cégep international, AACC, CGUT, etc.)? How can we establish closer links between the national associations (ACCC/Cégep international, AACC, CGUT, etc.)?

16. Cégep international a partner to step forward… Cégep international works closely with ACCC to develop international mobility Cégep international works closely with ACCC to develop international mobility Cégep international is a recognized partner managing mobility programs on behalf of Québec government for cégeps Cégep international is a recognized partner managing mobility programs on behalf of Québec government for cégeps Cégep international wish to be part of an integrated North American partnership Cégep international wish to be part of an integrated North American partnership

17. CÉGEP INTERNATIONAL www.cegepinternational.qc.ca cint@cegepinternational.qc.ca