Collège Boréal unveils its new five-year strategic plan: “Horizon 2030: Succeeding Together”

To strengthen its role as a rallying force for Ontario’s French-speaking community, Collège Boréal has set ambitious goals in training, community involvement, innovation, and sustainable development

SUDBURY, Ontario, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —
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With a network of 37 sites in 27 communities across Ontario, Collège Boréal has been a key driver of the development, growth, and influence of the Franco-Ontarian community over the past 30 years. With today’s unveiling of its new strategic plan, “Horizon 2030: Succeeding Together,” Boréal is reaffirming its leadership commitment to serving Francophones across the province.

Mission | Vision | Motto

Collège Boréal’s mission defines the shared goal that the institution and its staff strive to achieve:

“Boréal is a Francophone leader that offers high-quality training and services to a diverse clientele. It catalyzes the sustainable development of communities, from the local to the international.”

The College’s vision is the driving inspiration that steers our decisions and actions in a common direction:

“Boréal is known for its enduring impact on communities through its educational programs and support services centred on the socioeconomic integration of its clientele.”

Our motto succinctly conveys Collège Boréal’s primary motivation:

“Nurturing knowledge and invigorating culture”

Areas of Focus and Objectives

Through its range of services, Collège Boréal provides tailored programming built on an inspiring model of socioeconomic integration. Its areas of focus and objectives are grouped into four categories:

1. Supporting Success
2. Community Impact
3. Agility
4. Sustainability

Values

These values are aligned with our culture and reflected in both individual and organizational behaviours:

1. Collaboration
2. Commitment/Passion
3. Accountability
4. Respect
5. Openness

Decision-Making Principles

These principles ensure consistency in decision-making at all levels of the College, supporting long-term goals and maintaining Boréal’s strategic directions:

1. Quality
2. Financial Viability
3. Flexibility and Innovation
4. Social Responsibility
5. Efficiency

Quote

“As Collège Boréal celebrates its 30^th anniversary this year, we must live up to the expectations of the Franco-Ontarian community, whose support and dedication were instrumental in the creation of our institution. Building on this acquired maturity and supported by a high-performing business model, Boréal is committed to strengthening collaboration with our community and government partners so that our expertise continues to benefit Francophones and Francophiles across the province.”

Daniel Giroux – President of Collège Boréal

Quick Facts

• Collège Boréal offers a wide range of programs and services, including post-secondary education (up to the bachelor’s level), employment services, literacy and apprenticeship programs, corporate training, immigration services, and applied research.
• Among Ontario’s 24 English- and French-language publicly funded colleges, Collège Boréal has the highest graduate satisfaction rate (for the 18^th time in 24 years) and reaches the top of the podium for the 5^th time in regard to employer satisfaction.

Related Links

• Read Collège Boréal’s 2025–2030 strategic plan on our website: collegeboreal.ca/strategic-plan.
• Follow our new strategic plan’s community presentations on social media with the hashtag #PlanStrat2025Boréal2030.

Information

Benoît Clément
Manager – Communications and Media Relations
705-560-6673, ext. 2722
benoit.clement@collegeboreal.ca  

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