TOPICS Education and continued learning is an important aspect of human development. Whether it be later in life as an adult and you decide to go to workshops or back to school, people should never be afraid of pursuing the education they dream of!
In the knowledge economy, continuing education involves more than just picking up a new skill or freshening up a resume. The Division of Extended Education at the University of Manitoba is focused on helping working adults thrive in a rapidly changing economy.
If you want to remain competitive on the job or stand out when pursuing a new career, you need to stay on top of changes in your chosen field. If you aren’t learning continuously, you’ll soon fall behind.
There was a time when finding a job in your chosen profession after graduation meant your school days were behind you forever but for many of us in the modern workplace, those days are long gone.
Gone are the days of completing a degree and staying within one organization for 30 years, the workplace is changing and contrary to what some believe, it’s not such a bad thing.
The career path to becoming a Medical Office Administrator in Ontario is filled with opportunity and training can be completed within one year.
Toronto's creating more tech jobs than Silicon Valley — which means opportunities for young professionals and seasoned experts alike.
George Brown College's unique Work-Integrated and Experiential Learning programs help students transition into their careers with confidence.
Continuing education ensures you can stay on top of industry demands, advances in technology, and new creative strategies.
Mediaplanet spoke with Torri Webster, social media influencer, graduate of Ryerson University's Creative Industries program, and Life with Boys actress, about leveraging education for greater career growth.
Student engagement is key to learning at the University of Guelph due to a focus on experiential learning with both university experts and employers.
With an increasingly competitive job market driven by rapidly developing technology, experience alone may not be enough to advance your career. For those looking to stay ahead of the curve, part-time learning can be an invaluable resource.
Everyone knows what to expect from a university education: deep knowledge attained over multiple years through traditional teaching methods. The challenge for universities is how to respond to a changing world.
The Chang School at Ryerson University is changing online learning with cutting-edge, game-based learning methods. Recent research says that this can be very effective for undergraduate students, adults seeking an upgrade of skills, and those considering a career change.
If you want to land that perfect job or advance your current career, you might want to consider continuing education. By tapping into the latest technology, it’s easier to accomplish than you might think.
Lisa Smook shares her educational journey and how she learned to build confidence and tackle the challenges that stand in the way of achieving her dream career.
Despite the growth of the creative economy, there are still doubts as to whether you can get a job. However, research shows that this is a really exciting career path.
Employers are no longer as willing to ‘train-up’ employees; they want them to come in with more skills. This has resulted in an increasing number of college and university graduates taking certificate programs to give them an edge in the job market.
Erica Wright, 28, is a developer for Mozilla, the creators of the Firefox web browser. It’s not a career she envisioned for herself, but she loves it.
If you’ve dreamed of making your own creepy creatures, the groundbreaking programs at CMU College of Makeup Art & Design in Toronto may be your ticket to success in the rapidly growing field of film, television, video gaming production, and virtual reality.
After working in the finance sector for almost two decades, Erin Ackles-Pennington took stock of her career at TD and realized that understanding technological change at a new level was essential.
When Jeny Benedict moved to Canada she knew her first step would be learning English, but she wasn’t sure what would come next. Her journey began when she accompanied a friend to George Brown College and picked up a Continuing Education brochure.
Are you ready for the unique demands of a virtual classroom? Ask yourself these five questions to help decide if online learning is right for you.
