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EdUp Canada
by EdUp Canada
Success does not usually happen in a straight line. It has twists and turns, speedbumps and detours. But something that’s fundamental to success is equipping yourself with the right skills…but what are the right skills? Well, let’s find out. Join me, Michael Sangster, as we learn about how successful people have turned a set of skills into success. From students to business leaders, veterans, policymakers, blue-collar workers and educators. You’ll find out how learning a set of skills can lead to a lifetime of success. Welcome to the EdUp Canada podcast. Let’s learn together.
Episodes
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For Many Students, Funding Is the Difference Between "Beyond Me" and "I Can Do This" with Alexandra Serengil of GUS Canada Colleges and OIHI
Student financial aid is one of the most consequential conversations that happens inside a career college — and one of the least understood from the outside. Alexandra Serengil, Director of Student Accounts at GUS Canada Colleges, and lead financial aid officer for the Ontario Institute of Health...
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"Diane Stone on Navigating AI Changes in Education and Insurance"
Diane Stone didn't plan to end up in insurance. She planned to be an accountant — spent years auditing school districts and career colleges with KPMG in Vancouver, then went in-house as CFO of a large private school for almost 15 years. Then she had what she calls her first midlife crisis, moved…
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She Got a Job the Next Day. 40 Years Later, Her Daughter Graduated Too. with Henry Herzing of Herzing College
Henry "Hank" Herzing is 90 years old. He read the weekly reports this morning. He'll talk to Frank Cianciarusa, his president, again this week. And at some point in the not-too-distant future, he'll convene his entire Canadian and American team in Florida, because that's what you do when the...
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The Pathways Paradox: Why Colleges Can't Afford the Students They Need to Afford Programs with James Matechuk
James Matechuk went on Global News on Canada Day to talk about what Canada means to him. He spoke for 10 minutes — about international education, career colleges, the way students from every part of the world come together on Canadian campuses and empower each other. The segment used about five...
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21% of firms stopped hiring entry-level. 47% Are About to with Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd
Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd helped build the world's first fully online graduate program — an MBA at Athabasca University in 1993, back when connecting to the internet meant putting a phone handset in a cradle. Within 24 months, it had captured 30% of the executive MBA market. Since then, he's spent...
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When She Says "I Want to Go Home," She Doesn't Mean the Address with Judy Cohen, Deborah Rothenberg and Einat Sandler Leib
Judy Cohen opened PEAK College because she ran a care home first. She watched PSWs arrive from other institutions — trained, credentialed, technically capable — and she knew she could do better. So she did. L'Chaim Retirement Home, a 30-bed dementia-specialized residence with a waiting list that...
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What Are You Gonna Do for This Country in the Next 100 Years? With Kumaran Nadesan of Computek College
Computek College turns 35 this year. If you speak to virtually any member of Canada's 500,000-strong Tamil Canadian diaspora, someone in their circle studied there. Elected officials, business owners, healthcare workers — the college's roots run so deep in the GTA's immigrant communities that its...
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Two-thirds had never been on a Set. Now There's $100 million in Production with Andrew Barnsley of the Toronto Film School & Executive Producer, Schitt's Creek
Most people who've watched Schitt's Creek, Son of a Critch, Kids in the Hall, or Jann don't know they were watching a career college story unfold. Andrew Barnsley — executive producer of all four, president of the Toronto Film School, and one of the most respected television producers in Canada —...
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He Can't Sell Sonography Machines. There's No One to Run Them with Dr. Sherif William
Most career colleges operate inside an office park or a downtown tower. Mississauga Career College operates inside a building that also houses a private school, a museum, a family service center, a food bank — and two churches, one of them so striking it stopped host Michael Sangster mid-sentence...
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100 Students Want to Be Doctors. 3% Will Make It. Here's What Nobody Tells the Rest with Jason Chu
Most people picture a career college student as someone fresh out of high school looking for a fast path to a job. Jason Chu wants you to think again. As Director of Operations at AAPS College of Health Sciences and Technology — formerly the Academy of Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences, founded in...
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Maybe they don't need to be nurses...challenging the PSW assumption with Raelynn Douglas
Everyone agrees Canada has a healthcare workforce crisis. Almost no one is looking at it correctly. Raelynn Douglas — CEO of Rae Soleil Consulting, MBA in health and life sciences, and author of The Billion Dollar Blind Spot — spent years watching the same conversation repeat itself: not enough...
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There's a Daycare Inside This Career College. That's the Point…with Mina Tadrous
Most people think of a career college as a stepping stone. Mina Tadrous, Director of Campus Operations and Student Affairs at the Ontario Institute of Health and Innovation (OHII) in Toronto, sees it differently — he sees it as a turning point. Mina is a career college graduate himself. He...
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Can Canada Deliver? Women, Leadership, and the Systems Behind the Build with Emily Feairs and Frédérique Tsai-Klassen
Canada is in the middle of what its Prime Minister calls a "hinge moment" — a decade of building that demands billions in federal investment across construction, defense, energy, and housing. There's just one problem: every one of those sectors is operating with a fraction of its available…
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"AI Can't Cut Hair: Human Connection and the Trades That Will Always Matter" with Cheryl Harrison
What happens when a 35-year career in beauty education meets a country that still doesn't fully understand what skilled trades look like? Cheryl Harrison, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of MC College, has spent over three decades answering that question — one student at a time. In…
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"It's Going to Happen to All of Us": Why Palliative Care Training Can't Wait with Tiara Sisson
What happens when Canada doesn't have enough trained workers to care for its aging population — and what role do career colleges play in closing that gap? In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster sits down with Tiara Sisson, President of Life and Death Matters, an...
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Only 3% of Canadians Study Abroad — Here's What It Costs Us with Larissa Bezo
What happens when the country with one of the world's strongest education brands spends two years changing the rules — 16, 17, 18 times? You get instability. Perception damage. And students looking elsewhere. In this episode, Michael Sangster sits down with Larissa Bezo, President & CEO of the...
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250 Students in One Year: Filling Canada’s Mental Health Skills Gap with Dylan Matter
What does it actually take to change a family’s trajectory? In this episode of EdUp Canada, host Michael Sangster sits down with Dylan Matter, Chief Operating Officer of Cambria College in British Columbia — a leader with 18 years in the career college sector who has quietly become one of its…
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The College Where Volunteering Pays the Tuition with Tim Ogilvie
What happens when the healthcare system is so desperate for trained workers that employers are sponsoring students before they've even been accepted into a program? That's just one of the realities Tim Ogilvie — VP and Dean of MCG Career College and Chair of the Alberta Association of Career...
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"Most Working Actors Trained at a Career College" with Michael Coleman
What does it actually take to build a lasting career in one of Canada's most dynamic industries — film and television? Michael Coleman, President and CEO of Vancouver's Story Institute, has spent over 35 years answering that question from every angle: as a working actor, a prolific writer, a…
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Alex Usher on Post-Secondary Squeeze, Student Debt, and the Future of International Education
What does Canada's post-secondary system actually deliver — and for whom? In this candid, wide-ranging conversation, Michael Sangster sits down with Alex Usher, one of Canada's most respected higher education analysts and president of Higher Education Strategy Associates (HESA), to take an honest...
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No ECE Shortage, No Waitlists: What One Province Got Right with Cindy Lidster
Canada's healthcare workforce isn't just stretched — it's cracking. And the institutions best positioned to fix it are being overlooked, undersupported, and in some cases, actively undercut by operators running so-called "colleges" that are little more than nursing homes with a logo. In this...
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3,000 Jobs, No Graduates: Career Colleges and Canada's Dental Crisis with Chery Russell-Julien and Tara Fitzpatrick
Canada is in the middle of a dental assisting crisis — and most people have no idea. In this special Dental Assistants Recognition Week edition of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster sits down with two of the sector's most respected voices: Cheryl Russell-Julien, Director of Academics...
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Dental Assistant Recognition Week: Natalie Marsh on Demand, Training, and the Future of Canada’s Oral Health Workforce
On the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster speaks with Natalie Marsh, President of the Canadian Dental Assistants Association, to mark Dental Assistant Recognition Week and discuss the essential role dental assistants play in Canada’s oral healthcare system amid growing attention on dental...
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Breaking Profession Prejudice: The Real Value of Skills Training with MP Garnett Genuis
MP Garnett Genuis, Conservative Shadow Minister for Employment, joins host Michael Sangster to tackle Canada's youth unemployment crisis and reveal why career colleges are essential to closing the nation's skills gap. This conversation goes beyond politics to explore how training systems can—and...
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"From Sea to Civilian Success: Why Naval Officers Make Invaluable Hires with Lt. Jordan Monroe"
On this special episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Lieutenant Jordan Monroe, a 16-year Royal Canadian Navy veteran and Naval Warfare Officer aboard HMCS St. John's. Currently deployed on a six-month mission to Europe, Lt. Monroe shares...
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"250 Miles From Land, Closer to Space: Inside the Life of a Naval Warfare Specialist" with Petty Officer First Class Anthony Hickey
On this special episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Petty Officer First Class Anthony Hickey aboard HMCS St. John's Halifax in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. With 21 years of service in the Royal Canadian Navy, Hickey shares his…
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"Operations Room to Ocean Crossing: What It Takes to Lead Naval Warfare" with Lieutenant Navy Buxton
On this special episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Lieutenant (Navy) Buxton, Weapons Officer aboard HMCS St. Johns, as the ship crosses the Atlantic on deployment. With 18 years of service and nearly seven more to go on his current...
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"The Jack-of-All-Trades Advantage: What Naval Service Teaches About Building Diverse Skills" with Sailor First Class Langsford
On this special episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Sailor First Class Langsford aboard the HMCS St. John's Halifax while sailing in the North Atlantic. In this compelling conversation, Langsford shares his remarkable journey from...
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When the Ship Goes Dark: Inside the Critical Role of a Marine Technician with Sailor First Class Scott
On this special episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Sailor First Class Scott, a Marine Technician (MarTech) aboard HMCS St. John's, to explore an inspiring career journey that challenges everything we think we know about skilled trades...
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"The First 3-4 Years Are the Hardest": Why Perseverance and Support Systems Build 30-Year Careers with Petty Officer 2nd Class Foulon
On this special episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Petty Officer 2nd Class Foulon aboard HMCS St. John's during their six-month Atlantic deployment. With 17 years of service and plans for 13 more, Petty Officer 2nd Class Foulon opens up...
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Inside the Life of a Navy Martech: Maintaining Million-Dollar Systems While Building Your Future with Sailor First Class Mack
On this special episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Sailor First Class Mack, a Martech Electrical with eight years of Royal Canadian Navy experience. Broadcasting from the HMCS St. John's Halifax during their five-month deployment, Mack...
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How 22 Years OF Managing Naval Weapons Systems Prepared One Sailor for What's Next with Petty Officer First Class Evans
On this episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster sits down with Petty Officer First Class Evans, Weapons Engineering Technician Manager aboard HMCS St. John's. With 22 years of service under his belt, Petty Officer First Class Evans shares his unexpected...
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30% Hired Before Graduation: The Career College Advantage That's Changing Canadian Lives with Nik Nanos
Join host Michael Sangster for a deep dive into groundbreaking research with one of Canada's most respected pollsters, Nik Nanos (Order of Canada, Chancellor of Carleton University). Fresh data from nearly 3,000 career college graduates reveals stunning employment outcomes and the urgent…
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Master of Marine Systems: Chief Petty Officer Dollimont's Engineering Career at Sea
In this episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast's special series, 'Sea of Opportunities,' Chief Petty Officer Roger Dollimont from the HMCS St. John's shares his experiences and insights from his 24-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy. He discusses his role as the engineering chief of the Marine...
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Sailing Aboard Opportunities: From Cook to Purple Trade in the Navy with Sailor First Class Christinson
In this special episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast's 'Sea of Opportunities' series, host Michael Sangster interviews Sailor First Class Christinson, a cook on the HMCS St. John's. Christinson shares his motivations for joining the Royal Canadian Navy, emphasizing the prospect of early retirement...
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Anchors, Arms, and Adventure: The Life of a Navy Boatswain with Sailor First Class Hennebury
In this episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, Sea of Opportunities, host Michael Sangster interviews Sailor First Class Hennebury, a Boatswain on board HMCS St. John's. Hennebury talks about her role, which includes managing small arms and small boats, standing watches, and conducting general...
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From Lobster Fisherman to Naval Cook: Navigating a Career in the Royal Canadian Navy with Sailor Third Class Gillis.
In this special episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, host Michael Sangster speaks with Sailor Third Class Gillis aboard the HMCS St. John's. Gillis shares his experiences and the challenging yet rewarding nature of his dual roles as a cook and a casualty clearer on the ship. He discusses the...
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From the Galley to the Atlantic: Petty Officer Forrester's Culinary Voyage
This episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast’s special series, Sea of Opportunities, features Petty Officer Thomas Forrester, a cook on the HMCS St. John's, who discusses life on a naval deployment. Over a six-month period, crew members bridge distances from their families while maintaining healthy...
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Beneath the Surface: How Sonar Experience Shaped Petty Officer Conacher's Navy Career
In this episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast's special series 'Sea of Opportunities,' listeners get an inside look at careers in the Royal Canadian Navy. The discussion features Petty Officer First Class Conacher, a Sonar Operator aboard HMCS St. John's, sharing his extensive experiences and the...
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Engineering Cohesion: Petty Officer, Second Class Elenath’s Guide to Managing Teams and Technology
In this special episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, 'Sea of Opportunities,' Petty Officer Second Class Chad Elenath of HMCS St. John’s gives an in-depth look into life in the Royal Canadian Navy. The episode explores Chad's role as a Senior Watchkeeper, highlighting his responsibilities from...
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Decibels at Sea: Working as a Junior Acoustics Operator in the Royal Canadian Navy with Sailor 1st Class Lynch
In this special episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast series, 'Sea of Opportunities,' host Michael Sangster interviews Junior Acoustics Operator Lynch about his experiences in the Royal Canadian Navy. Lynch, who enlisted right out of high school in 2022, shares insights on his initial deployment...
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From Science to Sonar: LT(N) Eric Mazur's Journey in Naval Warfare
This episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, Sea of Opportunities, features an insightful discussion with Lieutenant Eric Mazur of the Royal Canadian Navy. Hosted by Michael Sangster, they explore Eric's military background, his role as an underwater warfare officer, life in the Navy, and the Naval...
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Marine Innovations: The Role of an Engineering Systems Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy with LT(N) Labrie
In this special episode of the EdUp Canada Podcast, Sea of Opportunities, the focus is on the Royal Canadian Navy and the career paths it offers. Lieutenant Navy Labrie, a Marine Engineering Systems officer on HMCS St. John's, discusses her role in managing the marine systems engineering…
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EdUp Canada presents: Sea of Opportunities
Something we're passionate about in career education is supporting the men and women who serve our nation in Canada's armed forces. At NACC, we do a lot of work around retraining and up-skilling members of the armed forces, but we've always been curious about their path to success and why they...
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Replay: Overwhelmed by Career Choices? Consider the Navy with Lieutenant Commander (LCdr) Chris Elliott
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster interviews Commanding Officer Chris Elliott from HMCS Hunter. Chris shares his journey in the Navy, starting from a marine engineer systems operator to becoming the commanding officer. He discusses the various career opportunities...
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What does Canada need to be a leader in the world in AI
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster engages in a detailed conversation with Taleeb Noormohamed, Parliamentary Secretary and Federal Government MP from British Columbia, recorded live on Parliament Hill. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Noormohamed's...
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Adapting AI for Modern Career Education with Mujo Learning Systems
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster speaks with Dave Shaw, Production Manager at Mujo Learning Systems. They discuss the importance of experimenting with new technologies, particularly in the field of education. Dave shares insights into how Mujo provides up-to-date,...
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From Barriers to Bridges: What is King’s Trust Canada getting right about investing in young people with Jeffrey Orridge
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster interviews Jeffrey Orridge, former CFL commissioner and new head of the King's Trust Canada. They discuss the mission of King's Trust, focusing on empowering youth facing barriers through skills development and workforce readiness....
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Replay: How Career Colleges Transform Lives and Fuel Economic Mobility with Dr. Doris Jeanne MacKinnon
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster explores the unique opportunities and impactful stories in career colleges with Dr. Doris Jeanne MacKinnon, the Director of Education and Development at the National Association of Career Colleges. They delve into Dr. MacKinnon's...
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"Focus on just giving the right information." What Admissions Needs to Do to Ensure Optimal Student Fit with Sterling Simpson
In this episode of the EdUp Canada podcast, host Michael Sangster is joined by Sterling Simpson, Vice President of Business Development at Enrollment Resources. They discuss the crucial role of regulated career colleges in helping students find the right educational paths and the impactful work...
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Success does not usually happen in a straight line. It has twists and turns, speedbumps and detours. But something that’s fundamental to success is equipping yourself with the right skills…but what are the right skills? Well, let’s find out. Join me, Michael Sangster, as we learn about how successful people have turned a set of skills into success. From students to business leaders, veterans, policymakers, blue-collar workers and educators. You’ll find out how learning a set of skills can lead to a lifetime of success. Welcome to the EdUp Canada podcast. Let’s learn together.
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