Foundations of Child and Youth Mental Health
This foundational course introduces common mental health concerns affecting children and youth, including how symptoms may appear across different ages and developmental stages. Learners will strengthen their ability to recognize needs, respond appropriately, and work within the boundaries of their frontline role.
Future-Ready Skills: Succeeding in Online Classes and the Digital World
This live Zoom course helps high school students build the skills they need to thrive in online classes and beyond. Through interactive discussions, breakout rooms, and real-world scenarios, students will learn how to communicate clearly on video, collaborate effectively in virtual groups, manage their time, and stay safe and respectful online.
Whether they’re preparing for remote learning, post-secondary education, or future careers, students will walk away with practical tools they can start using immediately in all their digital spaces.
Introduction to the Ontario Intensive Treatment Pathway
This introductory course provides an overview of the Ontario Intensive Treatment Pathway and its role in supporting children and youth with intensive mental health needs. Learners will explore the pathway’s purpose, guiding principles, service structure, and commitment to consistent, coordinated, and equitable care across Ontario.
Maintaining Healthy Minds
Join the Health and Learning Alliance for an interactive virtual classroom on the connection between health and learning. In this live online session, educators, families, and health professionals explore practical strategies to support student well-being, build healthy daily habits, and create learning environments where young people can thrive. Participants will engage in short activities, real-life scenarios, and Q&A, leaving with simple, actionable ideas they can use right away at home, in schools, and in the community.
Welcome to the 2026 National Career Colleges Conference!
Showcase Innovation in Career Education
Explore new approaches, technologies, and training models that prepare students for changing workforce needs.
Strengthen Connections Across the Sector
Bring together college leaders, educators, employers, and industry partners to share insights, exchange ideas, and build stronger partnerships.
Advance Student Success and Workforce Readiness
Explore strategies to support student outcomes, strengthen career pathways, and prepare graduates for in-demand roles across Canada.
About the Event
The National Career Colleges Conference brings together leaders and professionals from across Canada’s career college sector, including college owners, administrators, educators, industry partners, and other stakeholders, for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection.
Attendees will explore the trends shaping career education today, from workforce development and student success to emerging technologies, evolving employer needs, and new approaches to teaching and training. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and breakout sessions, participants can gain practical ideas to bring back to their colleges.
The conference also creates valuable opportunities to connect with peers and build new relationships. Networking breaks, roundtable discussions, and social events give attendees time to exchange ideas and learn from others across the sector. In the exhibit hall, participants can discover products, services, and technologies designed to support students, strengthen operations, and improve the college experience.
Whether you're focused on improving student outcomes, preparing graduates for the workforce, strengthening your college, or exploring new approaches to education, the National Career Colleges Conference brings together the ideas, insights, and connections that can help you move forward.
Conference Itinerary
Location
The 2026 Ontario Health Innovation Summit will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
255 Front St W
Toronto, ON
M5V 2W6
Speakers
Meet the leaders, innovators, and frontline experts shaping the future of healthcare. Our speakers bring real-world experience, practical insights, and proven strategies you can apply in your organization right away.
Conference Chair & Director, Centre for Integrated Care
Dr. Maya Chen is the Director of the Centre for Integrated Care, where she leads system-wide initiatives to improve coordination across primary, acute, and community settings. With over 15 years of experience in health systems design, she focuses on building cross-sector partnerships that enhance patient experience and outcomes. Dr. Chen is a frequent advisor to regional health networks on integrated care models and value-based care.
