The York University School of Continuing Studies’ Certificate in People Analytics and Endeavour Consulting — a Canadian charity that provides pro bono management consulting — have partnered to examine high turnover in charity fundraising roles. Many charities rely on fundraising to sustain their organizations and provide the resources they need to deliver essential community […]
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The School of Continuing Studies Wins Three UPCEA Crisis Management Awards
We are thrilled to announce that the School of Continuing Studies recently won three 2020 UPCEA (University Professional & Continuing Education Association) ‘Crisis Management’ marketing awards. This year, because of the pandemic, UPCEA shifted the focus of their marketing awards from more traditional categories including print, radio and website to a Crisis Management award that […]
The School of Continuing Studies enters partnership with North Technology People to offer career support to Certificate in Machine Learning students and recent graduates
The School of Continuing Studies is pleased to announce that its Certificate in Machine Learning and North Technology People, a Toronto-area recruitment firm, have partnered in support of student and graduate employment outcomes and career goals. As part of this partnership, North Technology People will offer job-seeking services to students and recent graduates of the Certificate […]
How to Avoid “Shiny Object” Syndrome in Credentialing
What is Shiny Object Syndrome when it comes to credentialing? Is the confusion around credentialing specific fall-out from the pandemic? What are the potential consequences of continuing down this road? Check out this clip from a recent UPCEA Webinar and hear what Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly, AVP of York University School of Continuing Studies has to say about the […]
How Family Mediation has Changed Dramatically Since the COVID-19 Crisis
Family Mediators are professionals from a range of fields that work to affect positive change in the lives of children and adults and help families enduring difficult times move forward collaboratively. They help families resolve conflict in a practical, safe, and positive manner. But, like so many other industries, when the pandemic hit, family mediators […]
School of Continuing Studies Introduces Online Speaker Series
At the School of Continuing Studies, we know that the COVID-19 crisis has taken an emotional and mental toll on many of our students. In this time of uncertainty, Continuing Studies students are dealing with many concerns, such as keeping up with their studies, their health and well-being, finding employment during a time of crisis, or, for students studying away from home, struggling with […]
Why is Emotional Leadership Key to Online Learning?
With Social Distancing in place almost globally, the only option is to learn online, and many institutions and universities that offer traditional classroom-based instruction are new to it. Fortunately, the York University School of Continuing Studies has a proven track record of delivering quality, online learning, particularly in emerging technologies. We hope to share some […]
The York University English Language Institute holds its second annual spelling bee
On February 6th, 2020, the York University English Language Institute (YUELI) held its 2nd annual spelling bee. The audience was packed with students and instructors who came out to watch and support the 17 students participating in the friendly competition. As the spelling bee started, contestants nailed words like ‘participation’, ‘survey’, and ‘individual’ with […]
Business Administration and Human Resources full-time programs now offering summer starts
Due to popular demand, summer sessions for the full-time, in-class Post-Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the full-time, in-class Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management have opened, with classes starting in May 2020. Year after year, since their inception, both programs have increased exponentially in enrolment, with this year being no different. The last fall […]
5 Years of Continuing Professional Education at York
It’s been an amazing first 5 years at the School of Continuing Studies. In this time, we’ve hit some astonishing milestones and made a big impression in the GTA and education markets. Created in 2015 by amalgamating one of North America’s largest English Language Institutes (YUELI) with the former Division of Continuing Education (DCE), York established […]