Private career colleges poised to help Canada tackle skills shortage
The current shortage in skilled trades workers will quickly grow as one-quarter of the Canadian workforce will be over the age of 65 and in the position to “retire” by…
Lessons for Canadian Private Career Colleges in a post-pandemic economy
Private career colleges need to remain relevant to thrive. The key is to focus on the students and their needs, recognizing what’s going on in the economy as well as…
Public-Private Partnerships: great for colleges, students, immigration, GDP, and even PGWP — but a challenge for education regulators!
Current Rule and Structure Both Ontario and B.C., the two provinces with the lion’s share of registered private career colleges (PCCs), are currently reviewing Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). B.C. seems to…
Institutions must adapt to thrive in the changing world of higher education
The higher education sector will have to step up its game if Canada is to meet shifting labour market demands in a fast-changing world. Existing skills shortages, climate change, and…
Why Private Institutions and NFPs Should Pre-screen Microcredential Programs
During the pandemic there has been a glaring supply chain problem, leaving far too many warehouses and retail store shelves empty. But the skills shortage in Canada and the United…
Changing course content: a matter of literal survival
Welcome to Plant-Based University! Changing course content: a matter of literal survival Long before COVID-19, there was a dire need for humankind to change its ways. Forget about rapidly shifting…
Private Career Colleges: Investors, and Regulatory Compliance
By Harris Rosen In Ontario (and likely most other provinces across Canada), Investors looking to enter the private career college (PCC) industry should be prepared to spend a six-figure amount…
Transport training schools: opportunity at the intersection of enforcement and disruption
“The Most Terrifying Words in the English Language Are: I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help” – Ronald Reagan The quote above is admittedly one that I love…
The virtues and vices of distance learning
While I have been extensively published in the higher education field, I’ve decided to launch a regular blog to keep clients and stakeholders up to date on trends and developments.…