École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Excellence in Engineering in the Heart of Montréal
Founded in 1974, the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) was opened in response to the pressing need in industry for professionals with applied engineering training. To support its activities, the school receives financial assistance through the ÉTS Development Fund.
Since its creation, ÉTS prepare the future engineers, ensuring they have a theoretical background, as well as practical knowledge that can only be gained from hands-on experience. Through its unique partnership with 1,200 Quebec’s small, medium and large-sized businesses throughout the province, ÉTS provides companies with expertise, equipment and leading-edge research infrastructures, it plays an active role in powering innovative technologies on projects of all sizes. With the help of its incubator of technology startups, more than 500 start-up companies have benefited from support services and the material and financial resources.
Power Corporation proudly supports ÉTS in its mission to deliver university education and conduct leading-edge research in applied engineering and technology, with a view to the technological and economic advancement of the province.
The École de technologie supérieure subscribes to the Engineers Canada objective that aims to increase the representation of women within the engineering profession to 30% by 2030.
BY THE NUMBERS
in Quebec for students’ enrollment and 2nd in Canada
of Quebec engineers are ÉTS graduates
Nearly all graduates have secured a job upon completion of their diploma
paid internships per year are completed in 1,000 companies
