MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to foster and advance post-secondary co-operative education in Canada.

We do this through a national forum of professional co-op practitioners; by establishing national standards and promoting the value of co-operative education; and by delivering opportunities for learning and sharing of best practices.

VISION

To be the voice for post-secondary co-operative education in Canada.

Goal #1: Accreditation
Promote the value of accreditation as a means to enhance post-secondary co-operative education in Canada.

• Improve communication and promote to our members
• Provide mentorship for institutions considering accreditation
• Explore other ways to support institutions through the accreditation process

Goal #2: Capacity Building
Develop and implement a plan to increase our capacity to achieve our goals and deliver value to our members

• Create a plan to make the best use of our finances and ensure the future stability of the organization
• Develop programs to increase volunteer participation and support by a broader group of members
• Invest in appropriate databases/information systems to support our goals

Goal #3: Professional Development & Membership Services
Expand professional development opportunities and membership services

• Increase PD, sharing of best practices, networking
• Capitalize on international partnerships/alliances
• Address geographical barrier
• Explore possibility of professional designation and/or enhanced training
• Research
• Increase the value of membership

Goal #4: Marketing
Develop and implement a marketing and communications plan to enhance our position as the national voice for co-operative education.

• National presence / awareness
• Government Awareness
• Member communication; info updates; promoting benefits; engaging members to embrace CAFCE

Goal #5: Membership
Attract and engage more members.

• Better communicate the value of membership
• Increase memberships at existing member institutions
• Increase member engagement in CAFCE
• Increase member satisfaction  in CAFCE

CAFCE NEEDS YOU!

To achieve these five goals, we call for all of CAFCE members to volunteer on a Committee. Check out the opportunities to serve your fellow members by checking out the Member Volunteer Opportunities.

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