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Innovative Curriculum Delivery - Academic Collaborations & Pathway Development - Soft Skills & Employability
 The New Underclass"A generation of well-educated, ambitious, smart young Canadians has no future." - Macleans 2013 Analysis of various educational trajectories can help understand factors that accelerate or slow learning in this new, non-traditional clientele. |  Upskilling the WorkforceA collaborative, talent-driven approach to learning is needed. - The Canadian Chamber of Commerce 2013 Community partnerships are essential, as well as flexibility, continuous entry opportunities, varied delivery methods, mentors, coaches and individual attention. |  Credit Recognition and TransferThere are solid economic and financial reasons to develop and implement a coordinated, province-wide credential and credit recognition and transfer system for college and university graduates. - The Center for Spatial Economics - Colleges Ontario |
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 Indigenous EducationDesigning Indigenous education in Ontario, to improve student achievement and well-being, and close the achievement gap between Indigenous students and all students. Creating opportunities for First Nation, Métis and Inuit students, to increase the knowledge and awareness of all students about Indigenous histories, cultures and perspectives. |  Unconventional ApproachesTeaching adults requires various androgagy techniques designed to promote learning. Traditional approaches are often important as part of a student's educational experience, but unconventional approaches are also useful to reach students who have not always succeeded in classic educational institutions. |  What's TrendingMOOCs, virtual conferences, flipped classrooms, neuroscience for learning, collective learning, open access, DIY's. |
 EmployabilityWhether it's trades, university programs, self-employment or a college diploma, each path to employment is customizable. Our consultants understand the skills required to get people into the workforce and have proven track records in human resource development. |  Education for Retirees"Studies show that there are proven advantages to keeping the brain stimulated as we age." - Forbes 2014 Working after retirement has become more and more common. Many seniors return to University or try new career opportunities and interests to help with financial obligations. |  Essential SkillsThere are a number of essential skills required to work in different fields. Many have not acquired skills like reading, writing, document use, oral communication and many others. Essential skills are the catalysts and the necessary conditions to grow economically. Educational programs are the tools to develop and maintain these skills. |
 UnderemploymentThere is "a gross mismatch between people's skills and the jobs employers wish to fill". - Maclean 2013 From being over-qualified, to under-qualified and everything in between, many do not succeed in breaking into the job market. |  Soft SkillsCollaboration, critical thinking, communication, conflict resolution, emotions management, listening and time management are all examples of skills that many adults have a difficult time mastering. They are, however, teachable skills. Techniques like modelling, simulation and discussion are useful in developing these soft skills. |  Digital BadgesDigital "Badges" emerge as part of credentialing's future. Micro-credentialing: badging for professional development. - Credentialing Excellence 2016 |
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