Services

At MCITY Consulting, we provide a range of curriculum and program development services to Private Career Colleges, including:

At MCITY Consulting, we provide a range of curriculum and program development services to Private Career Colleges, including:

Are you thinking about starting a Private Career College in Ontario but need help finding where to begin or where to find the necessary information? Our Private Career College Consultation service could be the answer you’re looking for! We can guide you through the registration and program approval procedures and provide information on the Ministry’s requirements, fees, and other essential details.

For a fee of $1,200 (+HST), we will provide you with consultation services via email, preliminary notes to help you prepare, and the answers you need to get started.

We work closely with clients to design and develop customized curricula that align with their program goals and meet industry standards. Our team of experts has experience in various fields, including business, health care, technology, and trades, and we use this knowledge to create relevant and engaging student programs.

Curriculum Development Elements:

  • Pre-Screening of the program application in PARIS.
  • A fully compliant PARIS PCC program build; customized responses to specific questions.
  • PARIS system entries.
  • Market research and job ads.
  • Introduction to the adult education and subject matter experts for the independent third-party assessments; these fees are external to my toolkits and are paid by the college.
  • Submission in PARIS and support with your Ministry inspector up to the Superintendent’s approval.
  • A detailed copy of the curriculum via excel/word.

We help with PARIS navigation. The Program Approval and Registration Information System (PARIS) is a public-facing, secure web application used to support the administration of a Private Career College (PCC) under the authority of the Private Career Colleges Act and its regulations. PARIS is used to complete various applications and perform functions relating to registering and operating a PCC, allowing a user to:

  • Pre-screen a program.
  • Request a Business Name Approval.
  • View an orientation video about the PCC registration process and requirements.
  • Apply for registration to operate a PCC.
  • Obtain third party program assessments.
  • Make on-line fee payments by credit card or Interac Online.
  • Post financial security or modify an existing financial security.
  • Apply for a new program approval.
  • Copy a program from campus to campus.
  • Purchase or franchise a program from a registered PCC.
  • Apply for registration of a new campus.
  • Search for information about your PCC Portfolio.
  • Submit inquiries to the Private Career Colleges Branch (PCCB).
  • View and respond to compliance activities, including registration conditions, inspection reports, etc.

We offer program evaluation and enhancement services to ensure that our clients’ programs meet the changing needs of their students and industry partners. Our team conducts in-depth reviews of existing programs, identifies areas for improvement, and works collaboratively with clients to implement changes that will enhance program quality and student success.

Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance: We provide support and guidance to Private Career Colleges to ensure their programs meet the standards of the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and other regulatory bodies. Our team has experience navigating the accreditation process and can help clients meet the requirements for accreditation.

We offer Private Career College faculty and staff services to support their growth and development. In addition, our team provides workshops and training sessions on various topics, including curriculum design, program evaluation, and teaching and learning strategies.