Learning & development’s vital role in building future-ready workers
In the midst of crises and rapid pivots, do we really need to invest in professional development? As overwhelmed business and employees try to put one foot in front of...
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The role of continuing education in workforce development
Career development and university continuing education have changed over the decades. The days of completing a certificate or diploma, getting a job, working for 30 years and retiring is no...
Prior learning: Unlocking a little-known superpower
With the support of career professionals, students may be able to leverage prior learning to reduce the time and cost for higher education....
Using learning science in career education
Last fall, I made the transition from being a Career Educator to a Learning Skills Specialist. What is a learning skill, you ask? You may have heard the motto “learning...
Celebrating lifelong learning: Resources for mature students
According to an Ipsos poll conducted by Royal Roads University (2016), 87% of people consider lifelong learning “crucial to career success.” In honour of the International Day of Education (January...