Who We Are

A portal to the creativity, innovation and resources of the Ontario college system

CONNECT Strategic Alliances is a partnership of Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges.  Established by the college presidents and board chairs, we connect industry, business, communities and government to the education and training resources of the Ontario college system. A not-for-profit organization, CONNECT establishes strategic partnerships between Ontario’s colleges and business, industry and government, working to enhance the profile of the colleges as deliverers of training and, in the process, managing multi-site/multi-college contracts.

Contacts

Kyla Garritano

Director, Finance & Administration
(416) 351-0330 ext 2220
garritano@collegeconnect.on.ca

Bill Summers

Vice-President, Research & Policy, Colleges Ontario
647-258-7689
summers@collegesontario.org

Board of Directors

Don Bernosky

Director
Executive Director, Innovation and Skills Development, Confederation College

Ann Buller

Director
President, Centennial College

George Burton

Director
President, Canadore College

John Strasser

Director
President, St. Clair College

Chris Whitaker

Chair
President, Humber College

Mandate

CONNECT’s mandate is to:

  • Promote the services of Ontario’s colleges to provincial employers, acting as a single point of contact.
  • Advance the college system’s role in key areas, including skills training, labour market development and innovation in delivery.
  • Foster partnerships, both internal and external, that expand the profile and reach of the Ontario college system.