St. Clair College

What St. Clair College does

St. Clair College is a publicly funded post-secondary institution established in 1967 in Windsor, Ontario, operating multiple campuses across the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent regions of Southwestern Ontario. The college delivers full-time diploma and certificate programs, continuing education, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship pathways, part-time courses, and customized corporate training. Its student base spans domestic post-secondary learners, international recruits, working adults in continuing education, apprentices in skilled trades, and regional employer clients of the Corporate Training department. The institution sits in a major manufacturing corridor where roughly 90% of Canadian exports cross the Canada-US border, and it is governed by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities under a Board of Governors, with a separate Foundation entity administering over $900,000 in annual scholarships to approximately 900 recipients.

The college's core technology stack is centered on Blackboard Learn as the primary learning management system, supplemented by Microsoft 365 for productivity, Respondus LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor for online exam proctoring, a Moodle-based Staff LMS for faculty professional development, and Power BI for institutional reporting. CareerCentral is the proprietary employer-facing platform connecting regional businesses with students and alumni for recruitment and co-op placement. The Centre for Academic Excellence and Quality Assurance (CAE) and the College Educator Development Program (CEDP), delivered jointly with peer Western Region Colleges, formalize curriculum quality, academic integrity, and faculty development. Recent product activity includes the 2023 integration of H5P interactive content authoring into Blackboard, the 2026 migration to Blackboard Ultra, and the June 2026 launch of the Zekelman School of Business student placement initiative.

The business model rests on three documented revenue streams: tuition and academic program fees (domestic and international), corporate training and workforce development services delivered through Continuing Education, and operating grants from the provincial government. Marketing and student recruitment run through the institutional website, social media channels, email notifications, and community events such as the annual Golf Tournament and Employer Day. The Innovation District initiative unveiled in Downtown Windsor in June 2026 — a joint branding project with the University of Windsor, City of Windsor, Invest WindsorEssex, Rocket Innovation Studio, and WEtech Alliance — represents a strategic extension of the college's role from educator to regional innovation ecosystem participant.

Name

St. Clair College

Legal name

St. Clair College

Website

https://stclaircollege.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Clair College is a publicly funded Ontario college (founded 1967) operating multiple campuses in Windsor and Chatham, delivering diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, continuing education, and corporate training programs to domestic students, international students, and regional employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Secondary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (61121)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Cooperative Education (Co-op) Technical Universities (EDAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Post-secondary education
• Vocational training
• Corporate training
• Continuing education
• Apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue from full-time post-secondary programs, continuing education courses, part-time courses, and apprenticeship programs for domestic and international students.
2. Corporate Training: Revenue from customized training programs and services provided to businesses and organizations through the Corporate Training department.
3. Government Funding: Operating funding from provincial government sources for publicly funded college operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Clair College is a publicly funded post-secondary institution that delivers full-time diploma and certificate programs, continuing education courses, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship trades training, customized corporate training for employers, and student support services across multiple campuses in Windsor and Chatham, Ontario. It also recruits international students and operates employer connection services through CareerCentral and the Genesis Experiential Learning and Career Centre.

Product overview

St. Clair College offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem centered on Blackboard Learn as the primary learning management system, supported by exam integrity tools (Respondus Monitor and Lockdown Browser), a dedicated staff LMS (Moodle-based), and the Centre for Academic Excellence providing faculty development, quality assurance, and educational technology support. The institution serves students across multiple campuses in Windsor and Chatham through full-time programs, continuing education, corporate training, and apprenticeship pathways, with CareerCentral facilitating employer connections and the Foundation managing over $900,000 in annual scholarships. Key technology integrations include Respondus proctoring tools for remote exam monitoring, Microsoft 365 for productivity, and Power BI for institutional reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Time Post-Secondary Programs Diploma and certificate programs delivered across St. Clair College's academic schools (business, technology, health sciences, trades, arts), targeting domestic and international students seeking career-ready credentials.
• Continuing Education Courses Part-time and evening courses for adult learners and working professionals seeking skill upgrades, professional development, or personal enrichment.
• Corporate Training Services Customized workforce development and employee upskilling programs delivered by the College's Corporate Training department to businesses and organizations in the Windsor-Essex and Chatham-Kent region.
• Apprenticeship Programs Skilled trades apprenticeship training combining on-the-job and in-school components for individuals pursuing trade certification.
• Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Pre-apprenticeship preparatory programs designed to give prospective trades candidates foundational skills before entering registered apprenticeship pathways.
• CareerCentral Recruitment Platform Online platform connecting St. Clair College students and alumni with regional employers for job postings, recruitment, and employer events; free for employers and a single point of contact through Career Services.
• St. Clair College Foundation Scholarship Program Annual scholarship program administered by the St. Clair College Foundation, awarding over $900,000 to approximately 900 recipients (up to $5,000 each) based on academic standing (minimum GPA 2.0), program qualifications, extracurricular participation, and/or financial need. Application window October 1 to December 1.
• Academic Schools (Business, Technology, Health Sciences, Trades, Arts, Media) Organizational academic units delivering discipline-specific diploma and certificate programs, including the Zekelman School of Business & Information Technology, MediaPlex, Centre for the Arts, School Within a College (SWAC), and Aquatics.
• Student Residence On-campus student housing operated at the St. Clair College Residence for enrolled students.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and moderate.

• Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM)minorOthersSt. Clair College participates in this buying group and collaborative initiative to obtain best value for the college in procurement activities.
• Kinetic GPOminorOthersCollege participates in this group purchasing organization for collaborative procurement.
• Canoe Procurement Group of CanadaminorOthersCollege participates in this national procurement group for competitive purchasing.
• Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement (MPBSDP)minorOthersProvincial ministry providing procurement services and collaborative purchasing opportunities for the college.
• University of WindsormoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Innovation District unveiled in Downtown Windsor, working together with other local institutions on district branding and initiatives.
• City of WindsormoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Innovation District initiative, collaborating on economic development and innovation ecosystem development.
• Invest WindsorEssexmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization partnering on Innovation District project to support local business growth and investment.
• WEtech AlliancemoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology alliance partner collaborating on the Innovation District initiative to promote tech sector and innovation in Windsor-Essex.
• Rocket Innovation StudiomoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation hub partner in the Innovation District project supporting startup ecosystem and technology entrepreneurship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fanshawe College: Public Ontario college located in London serving a similar mix of full-time diploma, certificate, apprenticeship, corporate training, and international students. Most direct comparable in mandate, funding model, and student segments.
• Conestoga College: Ontario public college offering full-time programs, co-op, apprenticeship, corporate training, and applied degree pathways. Highly comparable in program breadth, employer services, and student demographics.
• Lambton College: Public Ontario college in Sarnia with strong international student recruitment and trades/technology programs. Comparable as a mid-sized southwestern Ontario college with similar tuition dependence.
• Humber College: Large Toronto-area Ontario public college with broad program mix, significant international enrolment, and corporate training. Comparable in operating model and revenue streams.
• Sheridan College: Ontario public college known for arts, technology, and business programs with applied degree offerings. Comparable in program structure and Ontario public funding model.
• George Brown College: Toronto-based Ontario public college offering diploma, degree, and continuing education programs with strong industry partnerships. Comparable in urban employer engagement and program diversification.
• Seneca College: Large Ontario public college with full-time, part-time, and corporate training offerings across multiple campuses. Comparable in scale, multi-campus operations, and Ontario public funding.
• Mohawk College: Ontario public college in Hamilton focused on skilled trades, technology, health, and business programs. Comparable in applied learning focus and corporate training operations.
• Niagara College: Ontario public college serving the Niagara region with full-time, apprenticeship, and corporate training offerings. Comparable in regional mandate and applied program mix.
• Algonquin College: Large Ottawa-based Ontario public college with broad full-time, part-time, and corporate training operations. Comparable in scale, multi-campus structure, and provincial funding model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StClairCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/StClairCollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.-clair-college

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about St. Clair College