On February 6th, 2020, the York University English Language Institute (YUELI) held its 2nd annual spelling bee. The audience was packed with students and instructors who came out to watch and support the 17 students participating in the friendly competition. As the spelling bee started, contestants nailed words like ‘participation’, ‘survey’, and ‘individual’ with […]
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Current IT Audit Execution student secures senior position at Manulife
Dylan O’Dell is currently studying in the Certificate in IT Audit Execution program – the second School of Continuing Studies program he’s taken in two years! Recently, Dylan started a new position with Manulife as a Senior Technology Auditor. He credits the education and experience he received at the School of Continuing Studies as a major […]
Statement from Assistant Vice-President Tracey Taylor-O’Reilly regarding the tragic loss of a School of Continuing Studies Student
Along with the instructors and the staff of the York University School of Continuing Studies, I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of one of our students aboard the Ukrainian International Airlines flight which crashed in Iran this week. A large population of our student body are international students who are excited to […]
Human Resources Management student gains job opportunity before graduation day
With a little under a year left of school, Human Resources student and Sault Ste Marie native, Taryn Ross, has successfully secured employment in the HR field and is ecstatic to start her first day of real experience. When she began her studies in the fully online Certificate in Human Resources Management program, she embraced […]
Machine learning student shares success story
Now in its second year, our Certificate in Machine Learning is proving to be a career-defining experience for aspiring data scientists looking to use machine learning solutions to change the world of business. Iman Lau, who graduated from the program this Spring, is an early success story of this dynamic and forward-thinking new certificate. After having […]
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 […]
Machine learning students gain incredible career opportunity
Since its launch in September 2018, our new Certificate in Machine Learning has filled to capacity with eager Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science enthusiasts hoping to break into the dynamic and emerging field of machine learning. Program Manager Sean Woodhead has taken an innovative approach to designing our Certificate in Machine Learning, placing heavy […]
Cyber Security grad earns CISSP designation
Derek David, a recent graduate of our Cyber Security program, has just passed his CISSP exam! He’s now at the top of the pack of highly desirable hires for top employers investing in cyber security. The demand is only going to intensify as more and more top companies adopt the mantra of “it’s not if but […]
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 […]