George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
George Brown College (GBC) is developing two new micro-credentials to train students for in-demand jobs in the health care and construction industries, thanks to funding from the Ontario government.
As part of round two of the province’s Micro-Credential Challenge Fund, GBC received funding to work with industry and local employers to develop Housing Maintenance and Construction and Infectious Disease Control micro-credentials. Sixty-five post-secondary institutions submitted their micro-credential proposals during round one of the Ontario government’s challenge. GBC is among the 36 schools to share $5 million in funding for round two.
The goal is to create new and expand existing micro-credential programs in Ontario and fill labour shortages in priority sectors.
GBC already offers a broad range of micro-credentials through our Centre for Continuous Learning, programs that provide learners with the skills needed in the workforce in a timely manner.
What is a micro-credential?
Micro-credentials are a great option if you’re looking to gain new skills relatively quickly. Many programs can be completed online and in a timely way. They focus on specific competencies, so you learn in-demand skills that can be applied right away.
If you’re looking to retrain for a specific job or upgrade your skills for a shift on your current career path, micro-credential programs are a great option.