Labour College Applications
Deadline to apply: March 2, 2026
Labour College, the Canadian Labour Congress’ (CLC) flagship trade union leadership development program, is a unique learning opportunity for union leaders and active members to learn new skills and take on the challenges that face the labour movement. It provides university level courses on issues related to work and the rights of workers in Canada. It gives graduates the necessary tools to be effective leaders in their union, their labour council, and the wider labour movement for the benefit of all workers.
CUPW members in good standing are eligible to apply for this post-secondary program, which is offered in English. Francophone members from Quebec are welcome to apply, but may consider attending Le Collège FTQ-Fonds. https://ftq.qc.ca/programme-education-syndicale/
The Labour College program aims to:
- build leadership skills and provide leadership tools;
- foster empowerment, self-confidence, and new networks of labour leaders;
- strengthen critical thinking skills;
- examine working class struggles and human rights issues that affect all workers; and
- create change.
If you are considering applying, please contact your Local and your Region to advise them. All applicants are encouraged to speak with their union education representative and to identify available financial supports before submitting their application form.
To apply for the next LCC Certificate Program, start your application here.
If you have questions about the LCC Certificate Program, please email labourcollege@clcctc.ca.
This notice is abridged from the National bulletin. View the complete National bulletin here.
(Last update: January 27, 2026)