EdUp Canada

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 markets and communities. Moffat emphasizes that the students themselves are not creating the issues, but that it stems from policy and planning oversi...

An organization doesn't make it to be over 100 years old by being mediocre.     And that's certainly true for career colleges across Canada.     That's why Victor Tesan is on the show today. On this episode, we'll unpack  * How they started radio in British Columbia   * How career colleges are always adapting to the needs of today  * All the hoops they *actually* jump through (it&#...

* 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 this round of Parliament, how career education fits into the different party's agendas and how immigration announceme...

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. In this part 1 episode, they explore * Why 'not being a jerk' is an important skill * What skills are in high demand in this labour market * How if you need to e...

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 Murgatroyd is here to speak to that. On this episode, you'll hear about: * Using student data for their benefit * How we can s...

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 their partnerships drive student success in expected, and unexpected ways. Bio: Henry Devlin co-founded Summit2 in 2018, an organiz...

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 Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges get into on this episode of EdUp Canada. This episode is for you...

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 can we adequately supply businesses with the right talent Enter Goldy Hyder On this episode, we sit down with the Business Counci...

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 lessons for Canadian institutions About Jason: Dr. Jason Altmire is President and Chief Executive Officer of Career Education Colleges and Univers...

"What's your dream? Pick your, 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 does not mean they aren't at the cutting edge of innovation and technology. That's what Ari Laskin, CEO of Career Colleges Ontario is here to talk about today....

“Customer service is what happens when customer experience fails”  Not only is customer experience a ‘nice to have’, but in today’s world it’s essential. Why? Well, let our next guest, Dan Gingiss lead you down that rabbit hole.   This episode is for you if  You’re curious about how customer experience needs to be part of your job   How it’s an essential skill for success  How it’s the little thin...

It's not easy to climb the corporate ladder...and can be even higher to jump it. But, there are plenty of opportunities to climb it if you put the right skills to work. What are those skills in tourism? We have David Goldstein on the podcast to discuss just that. In his joint role as CEO of Travel Alberta and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sport, David collaborates across multiple organization...

Just like with your finances, the power of compounding is huge. And one can never underestimate how 'getting things done' is as a skill set. To talk about financial literacy, and being known for 'getting things done' we have Kevin McCarthy, Head, Corporations and Institutions at Enriched Academy. Kevin brings over 20 years of public policy and financial sector experience to Enriche...

The world of education and credentials is changing. Employers are no longer just looking for a certain degree from a certain school. They're looking to see that you have the right skills and that you are a T-shaped leader. What is that, exactly? On this episode of the EDUP Canada podcast Krista Pawley of Wavemakers explores just that. About Krista: Krista is a Wavemaker, tri-sector leader, and...

We’ve all heard it before - 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 busi...