Applications will open for Cohort 11 in February/March, with classes beginning in May/June 2023. Application deadline: TBD.
For nearly 60 years, the Labour College of Canada (LCC) has been and continues to be a catalyst for leadership in the labour and social justice movements in Canada.
The Labour College offers a unique learning opportunity for union leaders and active members from across unions and regions to learn and grow together.
The Labour College of Canada continues to deliver in-depth, university level courses on issues related to work and the rights of workers in Canada. Graduates are equipped with new skills and knowledge to take on the challenges of today as well as new leadership roles in their union, their labour council, and the wider labour movement for the benefit of all workers.
The LCC Certificate Program is a labour studies and leadership program for labour leaders and active union members that supports critical thinking and collaborative learning in a flexible format.
The new Labour College of Canada (LCC) Certificate Program is a union-made program for active union members, including today’s and tomorrow’s union leaders.
The flexible program combines online and in-person learning over 14 months, to accommodate busy and changing schedules.
Participants come from a diversity of unions and regions in the country. Students learn together in large or small groups (or cohorts) throughout the program as they discuss, debate and strategize on key issues facing workers inside and outside of unions.
Continuing on the success of the previous Labour College programs, the new LCC Certificate Program is built on creating collaborative learning moments and supporting student cohorts from start to finish. The new program offers greater flexibility by blending online and in-class learning.
Three intensive course sessions are offered over 14 months or longer. Each session includes online and in-person learning in addition to independent study. In-person classes are offered each year in British Columbia (BC) and/or Ontario.
The schedule for Cohort 10 is as follows*:
SESSION 1: Unions in the Political Economy
January/February, 2023 – Online
Week of February 26 to March 3, 2023 – In person, BC
SESSION 2: Labour Leadership and Organizing Change
May/June, 2023 – Online
Week of July 16, 2023 – In person, Ontario
SESSION 3: Growing the Movement – Inside and Out
January/February, 2024 – Online
Week of February 25, 2024 – In person, BC
An orientation session will take place prior to the beginning of session 1. The Independent Learning Project (online) will take place between sessions.
(*) Dates are subject to change and will be finalized 3-4 months prior to the start of each session.
Subjects include:
The LCC Certificate program requires regular commitment to participating in collaborative work and meeting deadlines.
The LCC Certificate Program is made up of three sessions (or semesters) and an Independent Learning Project (ILP). Sessions occur online and in-person approximately every 6 months.
Workload is greatest during the three course sessions, though some independent work between sessions is required as part of an Independent Learning Project (ILP).
Union members from CLC-affiliated unions who:
Members of equity-seeking groups: Women workers, workers of colour, workers with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit, intersex and Indigenous workers are encouraged to apply.
Applications (for Cohort 10) will close on October 30, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time). All applicants are encouraged to speak with their union education representative to see if this program is right for them and to identify if financial support is available before submitting their application form.
If you are ready to apply for the next LCC Certificate Program, you can start your application here.
If you have questions about the LCC Certificate Program or if you wish to be notified the next time applications are being accepted, please send an email to labourcollege@clcctc.ca.
$3000 for completion of the three sessions. An additional administration fee may be factored in for extended time required.
$1400 to $1650 per weeklong course (rates dependent on school location and individual or shared accommodation).
These amounts will vary, based on the provisions and discretion of each sponsoring union. They are determined locally, and not by the LCC.
If you have any questions regarding the LCC Certificate Program, the application process, or the fee schedule, please email labourcollege@clcctc.ca.