Inaugural Career Growth series event features senior HR executive. Steve Wuthmann, a senior HR executive with high level corporate experience in organizations such as Tim Hortons, Parmalat, and Purolator, will feature as the first guest speaker in the inaugural Career Growth series presented by the School of Continuing Studies. The Career Growth sessions are a […]
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Enhance Your Career with York’s Certificate in Risk Management
Risk management is a rapidly expanding field with Risk Managers earning an average salary of $82,422 per year in Canada, and the demand for qualified risk management professionals is expected to continue to increase into the future. The program will produce graduates that are ready to take on the evolving landscape of risk management, […]
Human Resources Graduate Wins HRPA York Region Chapter Contest
The following article was originally published by the Human Resources Professionals Association York Region Chapter. View the original article here. Presenting…The Winner of The Yorkie Blog Tagline Contest! HRPA York Region – Member Profile – Soudabeh (Sue) Mahinfar Soudabeh (Sue) Mahinfar, the winner of our recent Yorkie Blog tagline contest, has been a member […]
Tips for How Continuing Education Students can Succeed in Online Learning
Online learning presents a wealth of new opportunities for professionals looking to get ahead in their career. The flexibility provided to balance classroom contributions with a career and family obligations allows far more people to pursue continuing education. However, online learning can present its own set of challenges. It requires dedication and commitment from […]
Writing your CKE to become an HR professional – Part II
Featuring Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management alumni Jody Yap. Part two of our series on writing the CKE exam features Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management graduate Jody Yap. In the field of human resources, gaining a designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is a great way to set yourself up for […]
Weekly Voice: Fast track your career with York’s tailor made Cyber Security program
As businesses collect, share and disseminate data, the value of the information continues to be a major target for both insider and external threat actors. A breach that unveils sensitive information related to any of these could lead to catastrophic results for any company. “Never has there been more urgency for organizations to bring […]
Writing your CKE to become an HR professional – Part I
Featuring Post-Degree Certificate in Human Resources Management alumni Belinda Schuler-Chin. In the field of human resources, gaining a designation from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) is a great way to set yourself up for success in the industry. An important part of attaining your Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) […]
NOW Magazine: Hack The Job Market
Graduates typically find jobs in consulting firms with starting salaries ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 By Kevin Ritchie It’s hard to get through the day without reading a headline about cyber-security. Last month Yahoo revealed that at least 500 million user accounts were hacked in 2014, a theft considered the biggest known data […]
Part-time Learning Gives Professional Accountants Opportunity to Get Ahead
There’s no greater tool for accountants looking to get ahead in their careers than a Charted Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Earning the designation not only provides comprehensive training and advanced skills, but also demonstrates to employers a desire to improve and lead. However, it can be difficult for current employees to gain the necessary learning […]
Media Planet: Becoming A Cyber Security Expert Through Education
Information technology has grown in sophistication over the last 20 years, with multiple streams of expertise, and cyber security is standing out more as one in need of new recruits. There are boot camps for exam prep, and self-sourced learning offers another way to gain knowledge on the subject, but a full-fledged program presents a […]