Building Healthcare Leaders: Trillium College’s Innovative Approach with Robin Graham

In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster interviews Robin Graham, Director of People and Policy at Trillium College.     In their conversation, they discuss   The vital role of regulated career colleges in Ontario,  The comprehensive compliance and accreditation processes these institutions go through.  The massive opportunities in the healthcare space     Robin shares insights into Trillium College's unique approach to career coaching, student support, and the provision of hands-on, practical training in fields such as massage therapy, personal support work, and dental assisting.     00:53 Guest Introduction: Robin Graham  01:46 Robin's Career Journey and Role at Trillium College  02:42 Compliance and Regulation in Career Colleges  04:08 Admissions Process at Trillium College  06:30 Career Coaching and Student Support  08:30 Program Highlights: PSW and Massage Therapy  11:56 Dental Assisting and Capital Investments  15:44 Challenges and Misconceptions in the Sector  16:47 Soft Skills and Student Success Stories  18:30 The Importance of Career College Graduations  26:02 Mentorship and Personal Reflections    Read the full transcript here Listen to past episodes here   Robin Graham is the Director of People & Policy at Trillium College and has worked there for the past 18 years in a variety of roles. Robin began her journey as the Campus Manager at the Kingston Campus when it was brand new, offering just two programs. Over time, she took on the role of Regional Director of Operations, overseeing four of eight campuses across the province and managing the complexities of multi-campus operations. When the Kingston Campus was acquired by an American institution, Beckfield College, she stepped into the role of Campus Director.  During this period, she furthered her education, earning a degree in human resources while continuing to work full-time. Recently, Robin shifted her focus away from operations to specialize in compliance—leading the exceptional academic team through the accreditation process for Trillium College’s Medical Lab Assistant Technician Program