Success does not usually happen in a straight line. It has twists and turns, speedbumps and detours. But something that’s fundamental to success is equipping yourself with the right skills…but what are the right skills? Well, let’s find out.
Join me, Michael Sangster, as we learn about how successful people have turned a set of skills into success. From students to business leaders, veterans, policymakers, blue-collar workers and educators. You’ll find out how learning a set of skills can lead to a lifetime of success. Welcome to the EdUp Canada podcast. Let’s learn together.
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Episode #14: Are international Students Part of the Housing Problem in Canada? Mike Moffatt Says No.
On the EdUp Canada Podcast, host Michael Sangster interviews policy wonk Mike Moffatt, expert in housing and community issues. They discuss how the growth of international students at certain institutions has had significant impacts on local housing...
Episode #13: How do Career Colleges Adapt to the Future? Insights from a 30-year Sector Veteran: Victor Tesan
Ever wondered how an organization stands tall and proud for over a century? It’s not by being just ‘okay’. This rings especially true for career colleges across Canada. Today, we’re thrilled to have Victor Tesan, President of Sprott Shaw College, and Chair of the NACC...
Episode #12: What a Return to Parliament Means for Career Education in Canada (Part 2)
*Please note that this episode was recorded before the Minister of Immigration's January 22nd announcements* In part two of our special 'Back to Parliament' episode, Ginny Roth, Kathleen Monk and Marlene Floyd unpack what career education institutions can expect in...
Episode #11: What a Return to Parliament Means for Career Education in Canada (Part 1)
On this special 'Back to Parliament' episode of EdUp Canada Michael is joined by Kathleen Monk, Marlene Floyd and Ginny Roth. Each of them brings a wealth of political, communications and government relations to the table. On this episode, you'll hear about * Why 'not...
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 #21: Transitioning Veterans into Firefighting: A Path to Continued Service with Raakesh Bharathi and Mike Lunn
The EdUp Canada podcast episode, hosted by Michael Sangster, delves into the subject of veterans transitioning into civilian life and how the Ontario Fire Academy plays a crucial role in repurposing their skills for firefighting careers in Canada and abroad. Guests...
Episode #20: From Tractor Accident in Small-town Kansas to Global Entrepreneurship
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster talks Brooke Roberts in a discussion that explores the trajectory of skills development across various careers, highlighting the universal importance of skills regardless of the professional path...
Episode #19: How a Lack of Language Training can Lead to a Crisis of Identity with Nadine Baladi
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster speaks with Nadine Baladi about the critical role language plays in education and career success. Nadine, a seasoned professional in language and career education and a member of the National...