<p>Sheridan College has partnered with the Canadian College of Technology and Trades (CCTT) — a fully accredited, designated learning institution (DLI) — to deliver two of its academic programs in Fort Erie, Ontario.</p><p><br></p><p>The students will be enrolled at CCTT’s existing facility in Fort Erie, studying in one of four diploma and certificate programs where Sheridan has deep history and expertise. All services and course content at this location will be created and delivered by CCTT employees. Sheridan will set and maintain control over academic quality standards to ensure its rigorous standards are met.</p><p><br></p><p>The diploma programs offered have been identified as imperative for Ontario’s labour market and will bring in-demand training in the skilled trades to Fort Erie, which is in the heart of North America's busiest economic trade corridors, and other areas outside of the GTA where there is significant need. International graduates of these programs at CCTT will be eligible for the post-graduate work permit program in Canada and subsequently, a pathway to permanent residency and citizenship in Canada.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Sheridan College - Fort Erie</strong></p><ul><li><u>Campus</u>: Located in beautiful Fort Erie,&nbsp;one of Ontario’s fastest growing&nbsp;communities, Sheridan at&nbsp;CCTT now offers two already&nbsp;existing Sheridan diploma&nbsp;programs: Welding and&nbsp;Fabrication Technician and&nbsp;Mechanical Technician. The&nbsp;campus is very conveniently&nbsp;located close to the famous&nbsp;Niagara Falls, ON and their vast&nbsp;amenities such as shopping,&nbsp;restaurants and attractions.&nbsp;</li><li><u>Gaining co-op/internship&nbsp;work experience</u>:&nbsp;Sheridan and CCTT are here to help their students acquire&nbsp;the work experience they need to get&nbsp;the careers they want. That means&nbsp;being there to support students as they move&nbsp;from the classroom to the workplace.&nbsp;The school's team of advisers gets to know their students&nbsp;and works closely with them to find co-op&nbsp;opportunities that suit their unique&nbsp;skills and interests.&nbsp;Additional academic criteria&nbsp;may be required for participation in&nbsp;co-op.</li><li><u>Wellness and counselling</u>:&nbsp;Wellness and Counselling Services&nbsp;supports students’ well-being by&nbsp;offering a range of services including&nbsp;workshops, groups and one-on-one&nbsp;counselling. Skilled and helpful staff&nbsp;assist students in building solutions&nbsp;to their personal, emotional or&nbsp;interpersonal concerns that may be&nbsp;impacting their academic success. All&nbsp;services are free and confidential.</li><li><u>Fitness Facilities</u>:&nbsp;At CCTT, students also have plenty of&nbsp;options for working out and staying fit.&nbsp;CCTT offers a large selection of athletic&nbsp;facilities, ranging from double gyms&nbsp;for basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer&nbsp;and badminton, to weight rooms, and&nbsp;outdoor fields.</li></ul><p><br></p>