In today’s competitive tech job market, employers are looking beyond technical skills when recruiting new talent. As technology, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) fields continue to grow in Ontario, hiring highly qualified professionals to meet the demands of the job market is a challenge. Aside from the technical skills required to perform these specialized job […]
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Attending SecTor 2018? We’ll See You There!
The countdown has begun for SecTor 2018, Canada’s leading & largest information security gathering. And YorkU Continuing Studies will see you there! The event will take place in the heart of downtown Toronto, where leading experts, academics, industry professionals and students will gather to discuss some of the hottest topics of 2018: cyber security and […]
Becoming a well-rounded cyber security professional
Becoming a Well-Rounded Cyber Security Professional – Tips from Cyber Security Instructor Ali Khan (CISM, CISSP, CISA). Ali Khan knows a thing or two about cyber security—he is a senior Information Technology, Cyber Security, and Risk Management professional with years of experience in the industry. He also holds CISM, CISSP, CISA designations and even […]
Globe and Mail: First Certificate in Full-Stack Web Development designed for working professionals launches at York University School of Continuing Studies
Gone are the days when becoming a full-stack web developer meant leaving work for weeks on end. Until recently, this intensive “bootcamp” style of learning was largely the only option for people looking to join the fastest growing specialization in the field of web development in the Greater Toronto Area. The weekly time commitment for full-stack […]
Canadian Business Journal: York University Continuing Studies announces new machine learning program
Develop and nurture the skills most in-demand by top employers As tech giants and other businesses increasingly rely on data and artificial intelligence (AI) to stay competitive, there is greater demand than ever for machine learning specialists with the requisite technical skills, as well as an in-depth, real-world understanding of the ethical, social, and business […]
New Certificate in Machine Learning gains media attention
The launch of our new Certificate in Machine Learning is causing quite a stir in tech and data media! The program has recently been featured in countless online and print media publications, including many read by qualified prospective students in startups, AI, data science and business analytics. One such publication is Betakit, which focuses on […]
Being “the best” without being the best
You don’t have to be the very best in your field to be the best candidate for a job or be indispensable to your employer. Although being in the top 1% of a desired skill will get you there, there is another way: be a Triple Threat. Being in the top 25% on three relevant […]
New exclusive resume service helps our students keep their careers on target
This Fall, we launched an exciting new addition to our student experience here at the York University School of Continuing Studies. Our students now have access to an online career services portal, powered by Resume Target, that provides access to 100’s of free resume templates, customized to industries ranging from accounting to technology. The portal […]
Too busy to work AND learn? Think again.
Many professionals believe that their busy lives will prevent them from going back to school. Forty plus hour work weeks. Family obligations. Volunteering and pursing personal hobbies. The solution is finding a part-time program that will not only help advance your career, but allows you the flexibility to handle all your other responsibilities. Rebecca Kapogiannis […]
Developing your personal brand is vital to career success.
The School of Continuing Studies at York University is pleased to announce the second instalment of our Career Growth series. For our next event we welcome Sean Mullin as our guest speaker. Sean is a CPA Ontario Student Representative. He has been a professional recruiter for 6 years and promotes the accounting profession as well […]