One of the sure ways to advance your career is through formal continuing education, says human resources expert The rapid rate at which in-demand knowledge and skills change today, no matter the industry, makes it crucial for professionals to continuously advance their skill set to ensure they remain marketable, says one expert. “The marketplace is […]
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Enter our #howIgotmyfirstHRjob contest!
Are you passionate about Human Resources Management? At York University’s School of Continuing Studies, we take pride in our Certificates that go beyond the basics, developing not only a specialized knowledge of human resources theories and practices, but the professional competencies to excel in a career. Enter our #howIgotmyfirstHRjob contest! Tweet us @Continue_YorkU with a […]
Meet Kyle Nichols, Global Insurance Adviser and soon-to-be York Instructor
From digital threats to operational challenges, today’s organizations face an unprecedented number of risks. The good news is that most organizations now possess the tools to identify and assess those risks—so long as a skilled risk manager is there to connect the dots. Recognizing the need for online risk management training, York recently launched the […]
Big Data is Big Business
Understanding data analytics is a vital part of military strategy York University’s School of Continuing Studies is setting a plan in motion to help overcome one of the largest talent shortages in Canada with its Big Data Analytics Program. The amount of data and information that the world possesses at its fingertips continues to […]
Metro: York University launches its big data analytics program this fall
Become a part of the growing data analytics field When the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is blanketed with snow, near-real time analytics of weather data, road condition data, vehicle positioning data and on-board sensor data ensures roads are optimally treated in terms of timing and material used. It is just one of the many ways […]
Enter the business world faster than ever.
Professionals looking to advance their careers either within their own organization or through a new opportunity often face the difficult challenge of gaining the required credentials and education necessary for such a jump. With the competitiveness of the current job market, additional education can be the difference between a major promotion and not. Balancing […]
Toronto Star: Become a part of the growing data analytics field
York University launches its big data analytics program this fall When the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is blanketed with snow, near-real time analytics of weather data, road condition data, vehicle positioning data and on-board sensor data ensures roads are optimally treated in terms of timing and material used. It is just one of the many […]
Media Planet: Top 4 Reasons To Learn Data Analytics
INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Tim Wottoon shares how data analytics helps him understand his business. For tech entrepreneur Tim Wootton, data analytics are the secret to understanding what makes his business tick. Wootton is the CEO and founder of Rover Parking, a Toronto-based app that connects people with empty parking spots with people looking to park. Rover’s success […]
York University helps employers quickly respond to one of Canada’s largest talent shortages
With access to more data than ever before, businesses are facing a serious shortage of big data experts and predictive analysts who know how to properly analyze it. York University’s School of Continuing Studies is pioneering a unique solution to this challenge. York University has launched two new certificates, the Certificate in Big Data Analytics […]
First Career Growth event a success
The inaugural session of the Career Growth series presented by the School of Continuing Studies took place on the evening of January 26. The event was well attended with over 75 people coming to hear senior HR executive Steve Wuthmann’s tips on how to get hired and promoted. “The Career Growth sessions are a new […]