Careers and Education

Continuing Studies

Welcome to the Future of Learning

Continuing education ensures you can stay on top of industry demands, advances in technology, and new creative strategies.

Develop the Skills to Succeed in Today's Marketplace

Students in McMaster University Continuing Education courses combine theory and practice to solve an industry problem in experiential learning projects.

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Future-Proof Your Career with Tech Training

Toronto's creating more tech jobs than Silicon Valley — which means opportunities for young professionals and seasoned experts alike.

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Learn Downtown to Keep up With Your Career

The working world is changing faster than ever and Canadians must learn constantly to keep up — which is easier than ever with new, downtown options.

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Ontario School Boards Prepare Adults for the Workforce

It's never too late to gain credits and advance your career.

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The Best Tech Jobs Require a Human Touch

In today's competitive tech job market, employers are looking beyond technical skills when recruiting new talent.

Where Dreams Live – Unlock Career Opportunities in Person or Online

If you’re thinking about going back to school, you may want to consider University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies.

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Continuing Education Prepares You for the Digital Future

Racheal Anger realized she wanted a new career path, and with George Brown’s School of Continuing Education, it helped her get her dream job.

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Leading the Way to the Future at Thompson Rivers University

Thompson Rivers University is creating a trained workforce by offering specialized learning opportunities and building a recognized engineering program.

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Innovation and Education at Microsoft Canada

Microsoft has recognized a gap in the Canadian education system in providing students workshops to learn tech skills including coding, AI, and STEM.

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How One Simple Choice Turned into a Career for This New Canadian

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.

Survive and Thrive in a Changing Labour Market

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.

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How One Canadian School Offers International Students the Opportunity to Thrive

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.

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It's Never Too Late for New Beginnings

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.

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Lifelong Learning is the Lifeblood of a Long Career

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.

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Get Tech Savvy Through Part-time Studies

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.

Lifelong Learning Lets You Stand Out

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.

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Accelerate Your Career with Part Time Learning

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.

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Continued Learning Sparks Job Success

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.

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Serious Games, Serious Skills at The Chang School

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.

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Lifelong Learning for a Fast-Paced World

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.

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Lifelong Learning Pays Off

How User Experience Design Courses Can Help Advance Your Career in a Digital Era

Looking for a career change? Take advantage of continuing education courses and discover new career opportunities.

Continuing Education the Key to Prolonged Career Success

This executive climbed the corporate ladder at Purolator, Parmalat, and Tim Hortons, with the help of a continuing education.

Launch Your Career With Canada’s Leading Coding Bootcamp

This female graphic designer encourages other women to break into Toronto’s tech scene.

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How Continuing Education Helped New Canadian Fulfill His Career Goals

How a newcomer successfully continued their career path after moving to a new country.

Flexibility Is The Key To Furthering Your Education

Continuing education for working individuals is manageable with flexible learning.

Heather Payne’s Top Lessons For Climbing The Career Ladder

Top tips and advice on how to succeed in your career.

How To Jumpstart A Career In The Fashion Industry

A hands-on continuing education program was the key to breaking into the fashion industry for designer and clothing line director Ashley Alexis McFarlane.

Careers That Reach Out To Help Those In Crisis

Where do you get the skills to help make positive changes in the lives of others?

Celebrated Canadian Entrepreneur Sees Education As Gateway To An Enriched Life

Education is a transformative force in developing your path in life.

Learning For Life: Anytime, Anywhere, In-class or online

Brittany landed her dream job thanks to a Continuing Education program at Mohawk College.

Future-proof Your Career: The Benefits Of Online Education

If distance, time demands, or other challenges prevent you from attending classes in a traditional classroom, online education is the way to go.

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ONTransfer.ca: Making It Easier For Students To Transfer Courses

STEM Careers Are Cool: Youth Outreach Programs Prove It

Continuing studies encouraging more women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, collectively known as STEM, should begin at a young age.

5 Pointers For A C-Suite Career

Fewer than 15 percent of Fortune 500 executive officer positions are held by females, according to the non-profit organization Catalyst.

Brett Wilson: A Lesson In Lifelong Learning

Mediaplanet caught up with the Canadian entrepreneur, philanthropist and three-season panelist on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, W. Brett Wilson, to ask him how important a role further education has played in his success.

Investing In Your Future: Getting Ahead With Online And Continuing Education

Mediaplanet caught up with Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Dean of the G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Ryerson University, to learn more about online and continuing education.

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Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education

How Continuing Education Gives Workers The Competitive Edge

The current job market in Canada is cutthroat.

Lesley-Anne Scorgie: Investment In Education Means Higher Income Earning Ability

Mediaplanet spoke to best-selling author and personal finance consultant Lesley-Anne Scorgie, about the secret to her success.

Designed With A Learner In Mind: How Online Education Is Changing The Game

With a diversity of options and flexibility to work on coursework while still maintaining a career or other personal obligations, online education is a great option for getting ahead.

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UNB College of Extended Learning

Are You Caught Up? The Evolution Of Education Programs

Rigid timetables, classroom-based teaching, theoretical concepts—these were once the hallmarks of higher education programs.

Investing In A Better Future

It is never too late to go back to school and build on existing knowledge, learning is a continuous process that will keep you on top of the latest developments in your field and ultimately accelerate your career.

Are You Career Ready? Be Equipped With The Right Skills For Your Success

Job opportunities in Alberta are seemingly endless.

Student Stories: Studying At Any Stage In Life

With the improved accessibility of educational platforms it has never been easier to pursue your degree, upgrade your skills and advance your career. Here are some success stories of those who have taken advantage of these programs.

Continuing Education: Helping You Attain Personal And Professional Goals

On a daily basis, we are reminded that our world is complex and rapidly changing.

Breaking Barriers

Meghan Pacheco illustrates the ability of finding a balance between pursuing her degree and taking care of her family.

Supporting Elementary Teachers For Greater Student Engagement

Many are aware of the problem. Canada is falling behind internationally in the number of bright, capable young people pursuing careers in STEM-related fields.

How After-School Education Can Inspire Your Child

When your kids struggle or grow bored with school, extra-curricular programs could rekindle their love of learning.

Making Math Accessible For Every Child

Rethinking education to unlock the ability in every child.

Experiential Learning Leads to Critical Success

Student engagement is key to learning at the University of Guelph due to a focus on experiential learning with both university experts and employers.

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