Becoming a Partner

Click here for our list of current partners.

Why should you join?

• To promote quality assurance in your organization by providing excellent continuing education for staff development
• To enhance your profile as an organization that provides quality care
• To achieve recognition in the community

How much does it cost to join?

• Annual fee: Partners $ 100

What do we offer Partners?

• Notification of upcoming events
• Priority placement for events
• Reduced registration and event fees
• Networking with partners and sharing of expertise
• An annual Partnership Certificate suitable for public display to indicate your agency’s commitment to continuing gerontological education
• Membership on CGEC Committees
• Influential voice in educational initiatives that impact on care delivery across the region
• Access to support from CGEC partnership resources when planning educational initiatives in your agency

How do you become a Partner?

• Demonstrate a commitment to quality care such as meeting accreditation and/or other relevant standards
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing education for your staff
• Request nomination signatures from two current Partners
• Be approved by the CGEC Executive Committee
• Plus make a clear commitment to:
• Participate on one of the the CGEC Committees
• Contribute a minimum of 20 hours/year to CGEC activities

Responsibilities of Partners

• Identify learning needs
• Serve on a CGEC Committee
• Contribute 5% from initiatives sponsored by the CGEC or where the Cooperative is used as a resource
• Commit to the values/principles of the CGE Cooperative