Visit the School of Continuing Studies at booth A10. Big Data and AI Toronto is gearing up for its biggest event yet: 5,000 attendees, 150 speakers and 90 exhibitors will attend the event on June 12 and 13, 2019 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The School of Continuing Studies will be there in booth A10 and we are […]
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Full-Stack students spend evening networking with coding enthusiasts at sponsored MeetUp
Our students are at the center of all that we do. It’s not enough to provide exceptional education—career-enhancing experiences can make all the difference to someone looking to start a new career in emerging fields like full-stack web development or user experience design. That’s why, on June 24th, we’re giving our Certificate in Full-Stack Web […]
Director of Continuing Professional Education presents on ‘Staying Relevant in a Digital World’ at innovative new ideas hub
On June 20, Christine Brooks-Cappadocia, Director of Continuing Professional Education at The York University School of Continuing Studies, will be giving a forward-thinking talk at the new Staples Studio in downtown Toronto. Entitled ‘Staying Relevant in a Digital World’, the talk centers around what it takes to sustain career success in job market that’s becoming […]
The York University School of Continuing Studies joins COLLISION, North America’s fastest-growing technology conference
This May 20-23, 2019, Toronto will host the 25,000 attendees expected at the Enercare Centre for COLLISION 2019, one of the largest technology conferences in North America. The York University School of Continuing Studies has joined the conference to showcase its Data and Technology continuing education programs—designed to reskill and prepare the workforce of […]
Canadian Business Journal: Unprecedented rise in User Experience jobs sparks launch of new continuing education program at York University
With User Experience (UX) jobs set to double in the next few years, there is expected to be a significant talent shortage of UX Designers with the technical and cross-functional job skills required for sustained career success. In response to this need, the York University School of Continuing Studies is launching a new Certificate in […]
York U alumnus passes on public relations expertise
Christine Bernard, York U alumnus and instructor in our new Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations (starting this September), is ramping up preparations to welcome her first class of eager communications enthusiasts. Having accumulated considerable career experience and specializations in corporate messaging, branding, event planning and leadership communications, Christine is anxious to pass along the knowledge that comes with […]
Media Planet: 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. The world of work is constantly evolving, and the growth of the tech industry is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, Toronto is creating more tech jobs than Silicon Valley, up 52 percent in […]
On the Go Magazine: The Future of Work is coming. Are you ready?
The job market of tomorrow is about to be a very different place. Rapid advancements in disruptive technologies like Artificial Intelligence and automation are set to cause significant changes in the way we work, and the skills required to stay competitive. Current research shows that we need to act fast — almost half of all […]
Full-Stack student has career-validating experience at #DevTO event
We recently shared news of our partnership with #DevTO, the leading community of coding and tech enthusiasts, as a Community Supporter of their flagship #IWDTO event. On March 4th, we sent Jen Beltran, a student in our Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development, to attend the event alongside an enthusiastic crowd of women in tech and their […]
PR pro helps students launch their careers
Launching this September, our new Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Relations is set to give its first group of eager students the technical and broad skills they need to be incredible storytellers and trusted business advisors—the type of well-rounded Public Relations (PR) pro employers are seeking. Shari Balga is one of the instructors preparing to pass […]