Riyadh: Colleges of Excellence and Niagara College Canada signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in technical and vocational education and training during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's state visit to the Kingdom, in the presence of Minister of Finance Mohammed Aljadaan and Minister of Investment Fahad bin Abduljalil Al-Saif.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the MoU focuses on developing and operating specialized training facilities in the Kingdom and delivering training programs driven by the needs of industrial sectors and employers. It seeks to enhance the readiness of national talent and create sustainable employment pathways in priority economic sectors.

The MoU also aims to strengthen employer involvement in designing and delivering training programs, support workforce development initiatives, facilitate the exchange of expertise and international best practices, and expand access to high-quality, internationally recognized technical and vocational education and training.