The uncertainty, anxiety, and increase internet usage caused by COVID-19 has made it more challenging for all of us to stay safe online. Social Engineering is where an online attacker tricks a victim into doing what the attacker wants, such as giving away their information or inadvertently downloading a malicious program or app. “In the […]
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How Can Risk Management Help in COVID-19?
How Can Risk Management Help in COVID-19? Risk management plays a key role in times of uncertainty and volatility. Organizations with well-developed risk management frameworks can respond and even seize opportunities both in times of crisis and in more stable times. The risk management field relies on a process that is as relevant during a […]
Career Talk with Tracey: Part 4
In Part 4 of our Career Talk with Tracey, we offer guidance to recent college and university graduates on how they can recession-proof their careers. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the Canadian economy. Because of this, recent university and college graduates feel immobilized and uncertain of what to do next. But the time to […]
Career Talk with Tracey: Part 3
In Part 3 of our Career Talk with Tracey, we explore the options college and university graduates have to upskill in the middle of a recession. Most undergraduate degrees don’t give you the complete skillset you need to move into higher paying positions. To upskill and access these jobs during this recession, college and […]
Donation Helps Canadian Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Days after launching our Continuing Studies Emergency Benefit, we received a $10,000 donation to help an additional seven individuals access our continuing studies programs. The donation was generously provided by Gautham Kolluri, Founder and Director of CIP Study Abroad, who was moved to support the Emergency Benefit after first learning about it through the our […]
Career Talk with Tracey: Part 2
In Part 2 of our Career Talk with Tracey, we look into the best options college and university graduates have in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID-19 crisis, recent university and college graduates have the same option that has always been available during past recessions – go back to school. In […]
Career Talk with Tracey: Part 1
In this video, Tracey explains that many emerging technical fields will continue to experience demand for skilled workers during and after the pandemic. These fields include Cyber Security, User Experience (UX) Design and Full Stack Web Development. For graduates that do not have a degree in these professions, the York University School of Continuing Studies’ […]
How Has COVID-19 Shifted Data Analytics?
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided a new lens to look at data analytics. We see graphics everywhere and it raises some important questions. Not just about the value of data as we understand it, but also about opening, sharing and using data. “The current situation has highlighted some of the challenges we face with data […]
How We’re Supporting Canadian Workers Impacted by COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis has led to unprecedented job losses. According to a recent Angus Reid study, 44% of Canadian households reported having lost work as early as March 25. We knew we had a responsibility to help Canadians and their employers rebound. Our School has earned a national reputation for developing relevant, engaging programs for […]
How Can Data Analytics Help in COVID-19?
As the world copes with COVID-19, the field of data analytics is very relevant right now for a fundamental reason. The data available to us that helps us understand and respond to this crisis is growing by the minute in volume, variety, veracity, and velocity. It is impossible for medical experts, governments and other decision […]