Ontario, Canada, is home to world giants and multiple start-up companies in photonics, yet these companies are having problems finding enough highly-qualified personnel with a background in optics, lasers and photonics to sustain their long-term growth. Photonics Research Ontario, in collaboration with Niagara College and Algonquin College, is establishing new programmes for training technicians and technologists in photonics. In this paper, the new curricula will be presented and the importance of a solid industry support will be emphasized. More information can be obtained on the project’s webpage at <http://www.photonicseducation.ca/>.

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