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Member Webinar

Building Pathways
with the Public Sector

Learn how to build and strengthen partnerships between private language schools and public post-secondary institutions.

Date Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time 1:00 p.m. EDT

Access Free

Learn what makes pathway partnerships work

Join Languages Canada for a virtual professional development webinar exploring how private language schools and public colleges and universities can build strong, sustainable pathway partnerships.

Representatives from public post-secondary institutions will share what they look for in successful partnerships, how agreements move from initial conversations to implementation, and what helps relationships remain effective over time.

The Discussion

What we’ll explore

Finding the right fit

How institutional priorities, culture and program alignment shape successful partnerships.

Building the groundwork

The role of data, program materials, operational decision-making and quality assurance in developing durable agreements.

Working together

How partners can navigate public-sector structures, address challenges and collaborate on recruitment activities.

Applying the experience to JPP

How lessons from existing pathway partnerships can inform participation in Languages Canada’s Joint Pathway Program.

Meet the Panel

Hear directly from public post-secondary leaders responsible for recruitment, admissions and pathway partnerships.

Confirmed panelists include:

Ann Yuan

Director, International Recruitment, Admissions & Articulation

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Ann MacDonald

Senior Director, Student Recruitment and Undergraduate Admissions

Dalhousie University

Additional panelists will be announced.

Who should attend?

For Languages Canada members

This webinar is open to all Languages Canada members and will be particularly relevant to private-sector programs interested in developing or strengthening pathway partnerships with colleges and universities.

Webinar Details

Date Thursday, September 24, 2026

Time 2:00 p.m. ADT / 1:00 p.m. EDT / 12:00 p.m. CDT / 11:00 a.m. MDT / 10:00 a.m. PDT

Location Online (Zoom)

Access Free

Save Your Spot!

Register for the Webinar

Join colleagues from across the Languages Canada membership for a practical conversation about building effective partnerships with Canada's public post-secondary sector.