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 Darryl G. Cathcart

Darryl Cathcart, EdD

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Military-connected learners may face unique and contextual challenges in pursuing a diploma, degree, or specialty certification, where the development of tailored on-campus programming and employment support will give back to those who served our nation. 

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Vision

We support the military-connected community by developing enhanced training, education, and employment pathways.

Foundation

What do we do?

Military-Connected Students

Military-Connected Students

After recognizing that there is a lack of Canadian-specific knowledge and support for military-connected students, a scalable and customizable framework was developed to attract, retain, and graduate this group of underserved learners. 


Release Point Education also develops tailored employment programs for businesses looking to hire Veterans and their family members - an unrealized force in Canada. 

Military-Connected Students

Military-Connected Students

Military-Connected Students

Military-connected students are adult learners who have significant ties to Canada’s military. This includes Regular and Reserve Force members, Veterans, Department of National Defence public servants, and family members. 

News

Ontario Agreement

Release Point Education brought Fanshawe College, Georgian College, Humber College, Lambton College, and Loyalist College together to support military-connected learners. A first in Ontario and will fundamentally shape the provincial postsecondary landscape. The MoU will:  

·  transfer up to 100 percent of course credits while recognizing distinct college requirements;

·  streamline the enrolment process between institutions; and 

·  share military-affiliated prior learning and assessment recognition practices to support institutional consistency. 

Ontario Agreement

Release Point Education brought Fanshawe College, Georgian College, Humber College, Lambton College, and Loyalist College together to support military-connected learners. A first in Ontario and will fundamentally shape the provincial postsecondary landscape. The MoU will:  

·  transfer up to 100 percent of course credits while recognizing distinct college requirements;

·  streamline the enrolment process between institutions; and 

·  share military-affiliated prior learning and assessment recognition practices to support institutional consistency. 

Interprovincial Collaboration

Release Point Education recently brought Portage College, Nova Scotia Community College, and Loyalist College together to support military-connected learners. This is a first of its kind in Canada and will:

  • maximize credit transfer
  • streamline enrolment procedures
  • share prior learning recognition strategies
  • allow for late entry (two weeks post-program start)
  • recognize military-connected learners as a unique group requiring additional support.


About Darryl

Darryl's Background

Darryl served in the Canadian Army for nearly 26 years with The Royal Canadian Regiment and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment, enrolling as a private soldier and retiring as a senior officer. His career included operational and training roles across four continents. 


This experience shaped a commitment to enabling military-connected learners maximize their potential for training, education, and post-military employment pathways. 

Academic

Darryl is a graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, the United States Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School, the Canadian Forces College, Queen's University, and holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Western University.

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