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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. C.E.G.E.P. C ollège d’ E nseignement G énéral et P rofessionnel : First level of higher education
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International Mobilitywith the CÉGEPSof Québec La mobilité internationale dans les CÉGEPSPresented byM. Sylvain GOUDREAU M.A., B.Sc.AACC, April 5th 2009
C.E.G.E.P. Collège d’Enseignement Général et Professionnel: • First level of higher education • Premier niveau des études supérieures • Primer nivel de enseñanza superior
An accessible network 48 + 6 (5+1) + 39 15,000 » 153,570
A three-fold Mission Québec’s college model,an original idea 1) Accessibility and quality • First stage of higher learning (pre-university training) • Gateway to the job market (technical training) 2) Consolidation of career choice 3) Support for regional development
Education in Québec JOB MARKET Trades Technical Professional Doctorate (2-4 years) Master’s (2 years) Bachelor’s (3-4 years) Technical (3 years) • Vocational • training Pre-university (2 years) Secondary (5 years) Elementary (6 years) UNIVERSITY CÉGEPS
8 pre-university programs In all major branches of science, social studies, arts and literature Variety of programs 129 higher technical programs • In all principal sectors of economic activity
Characteristics of the Québec model Integral part of higher education • Linkage between college and university programs • Programs written with an advisory committee: college and university representatives Program-based approach • Each course contributes to the program goals • Cohesiveness and integration of khowledge Competency-based approach • Knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to undertake university studies
Apertura al mundo Sign agreements with over 30 countries Ententes avec plus de 30 pays Convenios con mas de 30 países Student Mobility Mobilité étudiante Movilidad estudiantil Staff training abroad Opportunité de perfectionnement Estancia de perfeccionamiento Teacher Mobility Mobilité enseignante Movilidad profesoral 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 International cooperation Coopération internationale Cooperación internacional
Human resources development planning Services for companies Technological transfer Colleges’ expertise in international development Projects in a great variety of fields • Education system planning and management • Development of study programs • Trainer training
Promotes colleges’ expertise on the world scene Cégep international • Represents internationally its college members • Fosters partnerships between its members and foreign institutions • Make available to international partners its members’ expertise
International Mobilitywith Mexico • 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 - México • Many cégeps have individual agreements with MexicanInstitutos técnicas (ITEC) to receive Mexican students and send their students to Mexico • Through those agreements, many students spend a whole session in the partner’s institution
Québec and United-States • Very few exchanges • 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
Together, exploring further… • 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 establish closer links between the national associations (ACCC/Cégep international, AACC, CGUT, etc.)?
Cégep international a partner to step forward… • 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 wish to be part of an integrated North American partnership
www.cegepinternational.qc.ca cint@cegepinternational.qc.ca CÉGEP INTERNATIONAL