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AI, Big Data, Machine Learning...They're all here whether we like it or not. And a field they are on the edge of disrupting is higher education. However, it may not be how you think or even worry about it. How will these fields disrupt higher education? Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd is here to speak to that. On this episode, you'll hear about:

* Using student data for their benefit

* How we can send completion rates for programs skyrocketing

* Is there a world where you could complete a college course in a week?

All that, and more on the EdUp Canada podcast

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Stephen Murgatroyd, PhD is the former Dean of Athabasca University’s Faculty of

Business and founder of the world's first fully online MBA. He has been an innovative

pioneer of technology-enabled, flexible learning since he began his career at The Open

University UK. Since he left full-time work at the university, Stephen has worked

extensively in the private sector as CEO of a large UK human resource consultancy and

then, back in Canada, as an entrepreneur leading consulting, technology, and

publishing companies. He has consulted for governments across Canada and

worldwide on technology innovation, higher education, organizational change, and

transformation. He is the CEO of the Collaborative Media Group Inc and an in-demand

keynote speaker. He has published over forty books, four hundred papers, articles, and

book chapters.

It’s no secret that partnerships are a key to success in any industry. That’s equally true in career education...but just how significant are they? What can they deliver? How does it set students up for success? On today’s episode, Henry Devlin of Summit2 explains how their partnerships drive student success in expected, and unexpected ways.

Bio: Henry Devlin co-founded Summit2 in 2018, an organization that now includes Willis College in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta, and CBBC Career College in Nova Scotia. Henry began his career in 1988 in a Toronto-based College and has since held titles such as Director of Admissions, Campus Director, Director of Operations, COO and CEO at a variety of schools and now as a College Owner. His extensive experience in all facets of private vocational education allows him to have a unique perspective on developing college programs that are skills-based and employment-focused. He takes great pride in the fact that the entire team at Summit2 gets the privilege of helping to change the lives of its graduates through education. 

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Newcomers come to Canada for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is to learn. When they do come to learning institutions they also teach along the way. That's what our guest, Muraly Srinarayanathas, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ⁠369 Global⁠ and Michael Sangster, CEO of the National Association of Career Colleges get into on this episode of EdUp Canada.

This episode is for you if

* You want to learn how to set your company up for success in hiring and retaining newcomers

* You want to hear about the ROI on giving back and being involved in the community

* You want to learn about the tenacity of newcomers to Canada and what they can teach others through their skills and experiences

All that, and more on this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast

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Muraly Srinarayanathas is a serial entrepreneur and global strategist. He serves as the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of 369 Global, an international group of companies in the education, finance, creative, entertainment, and venture capital sectors. Muraly is considered a specialist in consumer culture and the immigrant market, namely for his unique immigration journey, international experience, and rich data collection from the business entities he leads. 

Muraly is the son of first-generation immigrant parents. He was born in the United Kingdom but spent much of his life unbounded by borders and lived in Europe, Asia, and North America. For over 25 years, he worked closely with immigrants in their local communities and built several successful businesses from the ground up across the globe. 

Gleaned from his global experience, Muraly recognizes the power of diversity and the need for brands to prioritize both global consumer culture (GCC) and local consumer culture (LCC) principles to connect with diverse audiences. Whether it’s a local woman living in Kolkata, India, or an immigrant woman from Kolkata, India, living in Waterloo, Ontario, Muraly understands how organizations can leverage consumer insights to attract, communicate, and build long-term relationships with local and global audiences, and ultimately scale businesses from the ground up. 

Muraly is a strong believer in the power of philanthropy and launched his first social purpose business under the guidance of Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He continues to apply a borderless perspective to bring diverse groups of people together around a common goal. 

Muraly leads powerful initiatives that aim to create a sustainable and equitable future for all. As the Executive Chairman of 369 Global, he globalizes public and private sector leaders from around the world and forms partnerships to support local, national, and international growth. As the Chief Executive Officer of Computek College, a leading career college of 30+ years, Muraly helps train thousands of newcomers and immigrants to become job-ready and life-ready in Canada. Through 369Konnect, an integrated marketing agency, he helps brands attract and meaningfully connect with diverse consumers. 

Because giving back is a core focus of the group, Muraly also helps protect and improve holistic outcomes for underrepresented global communities through the Srinarayanathas Foundation, a charitable foundation with a hundred-year legacy. 

One thing is clear in today's labour market: the right skills are in high demand. The competition to attract, retain and retrain the right talent is fierce - but how do we prepare for the next generation of jobs? Who will be the winners in the job search market? How can we adequately supply businesses with the right talent

Enter Goldy Hyder

On this episode, we sit down with the Business Council of Canada President and CEO to unpack

* What role can career education play in equipping the workforce

* The importance of retraining your employees

* The skills that all CEOs are asking for, and the skills that are making a comeback

And much more

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About Goldy Hyder

Goldy Hyder is President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, a non-partisan association composed of the chief executives and entrepreneurs of Canada’s leading companies. Previously he was President & CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies (Canada). Earlier in his career he served as director of policy and chief of staff to The Right Honourable Joe Clark, former prime minister and leader of the then federal Progressive Conservative Party. 

Mr. Hyder is a member of the Board of Directors of Open Text Corporation, and he serves in many charitable and non-profit organizations, including as a member of the advisory council of the Coalition for a Better Future, as board member of the Business + Higher Education Roundtable and as advisory board member of Catalyst Canada. He is a regular commentator in the Canadian media on business, politics and public policy. He is also the host of the “Speaking of Business” podcast, which features interviews with Canadian innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

There is a lot to learn on each side about career education. So on this episode, we're going to the USA to speak with Jason Altmire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Career Education Colleges and Universities about how their system works and lessons for Canadian institutions

About Jason:

Dr. Jason Altmire is President and Chief Executive Officer of Career Education Colleges and Universities, the national trade association representing private postsecondary career schools. He has been a senior executive for multibillion-dollar companies in both the hospital and health insurance industries, and from 2007 to 2013, he served three terms in the United States House of Representatives.

A prolific public speaker and commentator, Jason authored the critically acclaimed book Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It. He has been a frequent guest on national television news programs and a regular opinion contributor to a variety of national media outlets. He has been profiled in nearly every major publication in the county, including TIME Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Times. He is also a member of the U.S. Speakers International Exchange program at the U.S. State Department, which designates American public speakers to represent the country at official overseas engagements.

In Congress, Jason was a bipartisan centrist known for working with both sides of the aisle, which led to an extraordinary record of legislative success. He served as a subcommittee chairman, had 29 of his legislative initiatives signed into law, and introduced a bipartisan bill that gained the most cosponsors of any congressional bill in American history. During his time in office, the nonpartisan National Journal calculated Altmire's voting record to be at the exact midpoint of the House -- the Dead Center -- giving him the most centrist voting record in Congress.

He has served on more than two dozen boards and civic organizations from the local to the international level. Currently, he co-chairs the Board of Advisors of the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a collaborative project of the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University. He also serves on the boards of several other organizations, including: Jacksonville University's Public Policy Institute, the political reform group Unite America, and the Washington Political Film Foundation. He serves on the congressional advisory board of the Middle East Media Research Institute, and is a distinguished fellow at the European Institute for International Law and International Relations, a think tank focusing on global issues. In 2019, he was appointed to co-chair the national Commission on Civility and Effective Governance, which consisted of former cabinet secretaries, ambassadors, and members of Congress.

Dr. Altmire is also an adjunct professor of healthcare management at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He earned his Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Florida, his Master's degree in Health Administration from George Washington University, and his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Florida State University.

Website: https://jasonaltmire.com/

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"What's your dream? Pick your, pick your dream and pick your course"

It really can be as simple as that. Career Colleges of Ontario have a long history dating back to the 1800s. But just because they date back that far does not mean they aren't at the cutting edge of innovation and technology.

That's what Ari Laskin, CEO of Career Colleges Ontario is here to talk about today.

This episode is for you if

* You're considering educating yourself at a career college

* You want to learn how career colleges are fundamental to a skilled labour force

* You want to hear about an impeccable dining experience at a career college

All that, and more on this episode of EdUp Canada

About Ari:

As the CEO of Career Colleges Ontario, Ari leads a team of professionals who advocate for the interests and needs of over 280 registered private career colleges in the province. Ari leverages his extensive experience in government relations, policy analysis, and strategic communications to foster productive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including political parties, media outlets, regulatory bodies, and industry partners. 
 
Before joining Career Colleges Ontario in June 2022, Ari served as the Chief of Staff at the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, where he oversaw the development and implementation of various policy initiatives and programs that supported the post-secondary education sector. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of Strategy at the Office of the Premier of Ontario, where he advised the Premier on critical issues and opportunities, and managed the strategic direction and operations of the office. Ari holds a Master's degree in Intelligence and International Security from King's College London, and he is well-versed in Hebrew and French. Ari is passionate about advancing the quality and accessibility of higher education in Ontario and enhancing the recognition and reputation of career colleges as a vital and innovative component of the education system. 

Learn more about Career Colleges Ontario here

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“Customer service is what happens when customer experience fails” 

Not only is customer experience a ‘nice to have’, but in today’s world it’s essential. Why? Well, let our next guest, Dan Gingiss lead you down that rabbit hole.  

This episode is for you if 

So, let’s learn together with Dan Gingiss on this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast 

About Dan Gingiss 

Dan Gingiss is an international keynote speaker and business coach who believes that a remarkable customer experience is your best competitive advantage. His 20-year professional career spanned multiple disciplines including customer experience, marketing, social media and customer service. He held leadership positions at McDonald’s, Discover and Humana. Dan is the author of The Experience Maker: How To Create Remarkable Experiences That Your Customers Can’t Wait To Share and Winning at Social Customer Care: How Top Brands Create Engaging Experiences on Social Media. He also co-hosts the award-winning Experience This! podcast. He earned a B.A. in psychology and communications from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. in marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Dan is also a licensed bartender, and a pinball wizard, and he once delivered a pizza to Michael Jordan. 

 
Resources from Dan: https://dangingiss.com/meeting-professionals/ 

Link to Dan’s book “The Experience Maker: How To Create Remarkable Experiences That Your Customers Can’t Wait To Share“ : https://dangingiss.com/the-experience-maker-book/  

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It's not easy to climb the corporate ladder...and can be even higher to jump it. But, there are plenty of opportunities to climb it if you put the right skills to work. What are those skills in tourism? We have David Goldstein on the podcast to discuss just that.

In his joint role as CEO of Travel Alberta and Deputy Minister of Tourism and Sport, David collaborates across multiple organizations to establish Alberta as the premiere destination to visit, work, live and play. At Travel Alberta, David leads a dedicated team to develop and promote unique destinations

across the province.

His strategic oversight of Alberta’s tourism recovery plan resulted in recovery to pre-pandemic levels in 2022 —two full years ahead of schedule.

As President and CEO of Destination Canada, David led the development of the Federal Tourism Strategy, changes in aviation and visa policy, and an aligned Global Team Canada strategy, NorthStar 22. He also spent five years as President and CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada. David holds a bilingual Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from York University

https://industry.travelalberta.com/posts/articles/travel-alberta-ceo-david-goldstein-appointed-as-deputy-minister-of-the-ministry-of-tourism-and-sport

Just like with your finances, the power of compounding is huge. And one can never underestimate how 'getting things done' is as a skill set. To talk about financial literacy, and being known for 'getting things done' we have Kevin McCarthy, Head, Corporations and Institutions at Enriched Academy.

Kevin brings over 20 years of public policy and financial sector experience to Enriched Academy and a deep passion for helping people understand the basics of personal finance. Kevin runs the Education Division at Enriched Academy, helping students across the country learn the essential skill of managing their money.

Starting as early as Grade 9, when his grandfather bought him a copy of The Wealthy Barber, Kevin has been interested in financial education and the critical role it plays in our lives. While working in Ottawa, Kevin was responsible for the financial literacy file for Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and helped launch the federal government’s Financial Literacy Panel. Kevin played a key role in the development and naming of the Tax-Free Savings Account, the single most important personal savings vehicle since the introduction of the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Prior to joining Enriched in 2018, Kevin worked at Scotiabank in several roles, including

leading its government affairs team, as well as in investor relations, commercial banking and

helping manage the bank’s student strategy.

Before joining the private sector, Kevin worked for more than 10 years in government, serving as an advisor to an Ontario Premier and to a provincial and federal Minister of Finance. For eight of those years, he served as the Director of Policy and Chief of Staff to Canada’s Finance Minister. Kevin played a central role in all significant financial challenges the Government of Canada managed from 2006 to 2013, including the financial crisis of 2008-2009 and the design and implementation of eight federal budgets. He also served as a senior advisor to Canada’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister in countless international forums, including the G20, G7 and APEC, focused on global trade and financial challenges.

Kevin has a BA (Hons.) from Queen’s University and received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for his work in public policy related to the creation of the Tax-Free

Savings Account. Kevin lives in Burlington, Ontario, with his wife and three children.

Learn more about Enriched Academy

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The world of education and credentials is changing. Employers are no longer just looking for a certain degree from a certain school. They're looking to see that you have the right skills and that you are a T-shaped leader. What is that, exactly? On this episode of the EDUP Canada podcast Krista Pawley of Wavemakers explores just that.

About Krista: Krista is a Wavemaker, tri-sector leader, and connector (Government, Corporate, and Non-Profit), focused on digital transformation, innovation, inclusion, learning and impact, systems change, the rapid expansion of technology, digital ID for everyone, governance models in the digital age, and building an inclusive digital economy. Krista Pawley convenes the conversations that matter for communities across Canada and worldwide.
Krista has worked with global organizations, including the Government of Canada, Scotiabank, The MasterCard Foundation, and Aimia. Krista currently works with governments, industry leaders, and students to understand, prepare, and shape a more sustainable and inclusive future – enabled by technology. 

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