Ground transportation
An exceptional pool of qualified workers
Québec has invested heavily in postsecondary education, achieving one of the highest graduation rates in OECD countries.
- Québec’s seven universities offer numerous programs in all disciplines. Every year, 3,000 engineers and scientists are trained in Québec, including nearly 500 electrical engineers.
- The university network and research centres across Québec help build relationships with businesses, making it easier for graduates to transition into the workforce.
- Every year, nearly 78,000 students are granted university degrees.
- Québec has more foreign students than any other province in Canada.
Engineers to meet every need!
Québec is home to a large number of engineering firms, including some of the biggest names around: AECOM 
, Ausenco ,
CIMA+ , Norda Stelo , Stantec and WSP Group , to name just a few. Over 60,000 engineers are members of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec , representing nearly 25% of all Canadian engineers.
Industrial design is covered as well!
More than 3,600 workers in Québec specialize in industrial design. In 2004, the International Council of Design (ico-D) chose Montréal as the site for its global headquarters. Université de Montréal even offers a graduate diploma in transportation equipment design.
Did you know?
Companies operating in Québec can obtain financial assistance from Emploi-Québec 
(French website), a government agency that promotes workforce development and manpower training.
