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Episode #10: Using Big Data to Disrupt the Higher Education Sector
AI, Big Data, Machine Learning...They're all here whether we like it or not. And a field they are on the edge of disrupting is higher education. However, it may not be how you think or even worry about it. How will these fields disrupt higher education? Dr. Stephen...
Episode #09: How Henry Devlin is Using Partnerships to Unlock Student Success
It’s no secret that partnerships are a key to success in any industry. That’s equally true in career education...but just how significant are they? What can they deliver? How does it set students up for success? On today’s episode, Henry Devlin of Summit2 explains how...
Episode #08: The Newcomer Experience With Career Education
Newcomers come to Canada for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is to learn. When they do come to learning institutions they also teach along the way. That's what our guest, Muraly Srinarayanathas, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of 369 Global and...
Episode #07: Why Businesses Need Career Education and Career Colleges with Goldy Hyder
One thing is clear in today's labour market: the right skills are in high demand. The competition to attract, retain and retrain the right talent is fierce - but how do we prepare for the next generation of jobs? Who will be the winners in the job search market? How...
Episode #06: What Canada can learn from the USA about career education with Jason Altmire
There is a lot to learn on each side about career education. So on this episode, we're going to the USA to speak with Jason Altmire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Career Education Colleges and Universities about how their system works and explore lessons...
Episode #05: How Career Colleges Hold the Key to Canada’s Workforce Development with Ari Laskin
"What's your dream? Pick your dream and pick your course" It really can be as simple as that. Career Colleges of Ontario have a long history dating back to the 1800s. But just because they date back that far doesn't mean they aren't at the cutting edge of innovation...
Sangster: Don’t blame private colleges for high number of international students in Canada (Ottawa Citizen)
“One thing most experts and observers agree on is that the current structure of our international student program is unsustainable and requires change. I strongly encourage decision-makers implementing these changes to seize the opportunity to collaborate with the...
Episode #16: How Will New Policy Changes Shape Canadian Education with Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast we explore the transformative role of skills and training in shaping successful careers. The episode features Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes reflecting on Canada's educational sector, focusing on both her university experience...
Episode #15: Future Skills, Labor Market, and the Impact of Higher Education with Nik Nanos
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster is joined by special guest Nik Nanos, the Chief Data Scientist with Nanos Research. They discuss the evolving needs of the labor market, the importance of seeing oneself as a lifelong learner, and the...