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About Us » Mission and Objectives

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 page.

Co-op Program Directory

The Co-operative Education Directory is a comprehensive listing of the post-secondary co-operative education programs of member institutions in Canada.

Select a province, then select an institution and click on the search button.