Post-Secondary Planning

POST-SECONDARY PLANNING

Navigating University Life as an Influencer: How Sadie Aldis Does It All

How do you balance university life with your career in social media?

Before entering university, I honestly had no idea how I would divide my time between the two things that mean a lot to me — my education and social media. However, I knew this would be something I had to figure out once I went to school and worked out my schedule. What has really helped me is to dedicate my days to specific areas of my life. For example, I spend Monday to Thursday in class and doing schoolwork (as well as a bit of filming for TikTok and YouTube here and there), and then Friday to Sunday is all about social media. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing that I have time blocked off for each responsibility, and my mind doesn’t have to switch back and forth between tasks — I’m the worst at multi-tasking. Conveniently for me, I’m making tons of university vlogs for my channel, which leads me to work simultaneously on school and social media on some days.

What piece of advice do you have for incoming students?

One of my biggest worries going into university was how I would make close friends with similar interests and whom I could trust. It’s definitely hard to put yourself out there in a room full of people you’ve never met! My one tip would be to make sure that you don’t sit alone in class. Yes, that’s right. Walk up to any person you see, and ask, “hey, do you mind if I sit here?” There’s a 99 per cent chance they’ll say yes because everyone is trying to make friends, especially in the first few weeks.By doing this, you’ve got an acquaintance, a study buddy, and perhaps an up-and-coming close friend. Keep in mind that you only need to make one really great connection with someone before that snowballs into lots of mutual friendships. Don’t stress. The right friends will come to you if you’re open to them!

If you think these criteria are at all reasonable, you may be one of the 7.2 billion viewers tuning into TikTok trends, such as “that girl” and “grindset.” Although most students want to be driven, motivated, and passionate, toxic productivity culture poses a detriment to their mental well-being. You can overcome this with a social media cleanse or practicing the Pomodoro method.

Social media is ubiquitous; it’s routinely the first thing we wake up to and the last thing we see at night. One way to combat the negative impacts of social media may be taking a week-long break from interacting on unnecessary platforms. Studies show after a mere seven days of absence from social media,

participants experienced a significant increase in mental well-being. Achieving this goal won’t be easy; our brains are hotwired to the dopamine hit that social media offers. However, limiting or deleting the most toxic social platforms for you may result in substantial improvements in your mental health.

Furthermore, many students are working against time, leaving them restless and irritable. Channelling anxieties into healthy time management methods can bring you to a better, balanced place. The Pomodoro Technique implements study intervals of 25 minutes followed by five-minute breaks. These breaks can be used as a refresher from any built-up stress. This cycle is repeated four times with a reward of a

15–30-minute break afterwards. This improves focus and productivity by ‘brain training’ to work more efficiently as there is a clear end goal.

Methods like Pomodoro are more inclusive of what it means to reach a school-work-life equilibrium rather than trying to fit a mould. It is understandably difficult not to get lured into social media niches that make you feel inadequate or lesser than others, but productivity looks different for everyone. If you struggle to find balance and what makes you work most efficiently, utilizing the aforementioned techniques could help you find your own definition of productivity.

Co-op, Work-Integrated Learning and More: Experiential Learning at U of T Scarborough

Unique, hands-on learning experiences bring added depth and richness to post-secondary education.

“Experiential learning (EL) creates space for students to be curious, creative, engaged, and reflective as they explore new concepts and develop critical skills,” says Lynn Tucker, Associate Dean Experiential and Global Learning at the University of Toronto Scarborough. “EL offers a spectrum of ways that this can happen, and we have amazing and supportive faculty, staff, and community and industry partners, who are bringing the full range of possibilities into our classrooms.”

From co-op placements to community-based and global learning to entrepreneurial and innovation incubators, EL opportunities at U of T Scarborough are vast. “Rooted in shared values of inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, sustainability, and reciprocity, experiential learning can be found in all curricular and co-curricular departments — EL lives everywhere on campus,” says Tucker.

We chatted with two U of T Scarborough students about their EL experiences and takeaways.

I did my co-op placement at SickKids’ Schachar-Crosbie Lab, which was perfect for me because it’s not only a research lab but also a psychiatry lab, so I got to combine my love for neuroscience and psychiatry.

How did your experience at SickKids enrich your education?

The Schachar-Crosbie Lab looks at neurodevelopmental disorders: attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and Tourette syndrome. I learned about these disorders in my clinical psychology class, but seeing real-life patients and being involved in the research process of these studies was cool. Moreover, it helped me connect what I learned to real life.

Has your EL opportunity shaped your future career path?

Co-op exposed me to working in the research part of a hospital and helped me realize that this is what I want to do. After I graduate, I plan to go to grad school for clinical neuropsychology.

ous Costa Rica with the Department of Sociology and Professor Danielle Kwan-Lafond. It involved learning at U of T Scarborough and then a trip to Costa Rica. While in Costa Rica, we met with Indigenous communities and spent time out in the field, learning about their agriculture, farming, housing, and sustainability practices.

How did this experience impact you personally?

My family has Indigenous roots in El Salvador, but I’d never really had a chance to learn about them. So when I was in Costa Rica, I immediately felt like, “Oh my gosh, I’m home.” It felt like a part of me had been missing that I hadn’t even realized, and being there felt so natural. I really connected with the people and the land on this trip.

How did the trip impact you academically?

Before this trip, I had a more rigid mentality. I was very “by the book.” Being in Costa Rica helped me loosen up and appreciate different methods of studying and approaching problems. It really helped expand my mind and my perspective.

What was your EL experience like?

I’m doing a double minor in sociology and public law, and I took a class called Global Field School, Indigen-

Innovative

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At a time when brands are using Augment Realty (AR) marketing tools at a record pace, Brock University’s Goodman School of Business is training future marketers to respond to this demand.

“Augmented Reality is the next big thing in marketing,” says Joachim Scholz, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Department of Marketing and International Business Strategy at the St. Catharines, Ont., School.

“It’s already used by millions of people every day and is having an impact on online retailing and e-commerce and how brands communicate,” Scholz says.

With the global market size expected to grow from US$25 billion in 2021 to US$340 billion in 2028 (a 13.6 per cent increase), AR is going to need people who know how to maximize its potential.

Recognizing this need, Goodman recently added a course on AR marketing to its Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) undergraduate program.

“We launched it in May of 2020 and believe it’s the world’s first and only

course dedicated entirely to strategic marketing opportunities in AR,” says Scholz, who developed and teaches the course.

Augmented reality and virtual reality — similar but different AR is often confused with Virtual Reality (VR), and while there are some similarities between the two, Scholz explains that AR has more practical uses and benefits for businesses and consumers. Whereas VR offers the user a simulated experience in a virtual world and is used more often in gaming and entertainment, AR augments the consumer’s everyday physical environments with digital components. As a result, consumers more and more integrate AR with the everyday ebbs and flows of their lives.

“AR kind of sits between the traditional marketing and digital marketing realm,” says Scholz. “The benefit of AR is that it shows consumers exactly how a product would look like in size, colour, and dimension, so, for example, how a chair might look in your living room.”

Students explore strategies and frameworks for AR marketing

During the 12-week course offered during the fourth year of Goodman’s BBA program, students explore strategies and frameworks for using AR to build brands, create customer experiences and influence consumer decision-making. The course is comprised of lectures, guest speakers who

connect concepts to industry practices, student-created presentations, and a real-world learning project.

“All these things are valuable in the job market. If you think back to around 2010, when social media came along, suddenly anybody who had even the remotest exposure to social media at university was immediately snapped up by employers. It was a seller’s market then because very few universities at the time offered those types of classes,” says Scholz. “I think it’s going to be the same with augmented reality in the next two years when every company left and right will be looking to build an AR strategy. Students who have taken an AR marketing course will be hired instantly.”

The course has already gained international recognition, having placed first in the 2020 Innovation in Business Education Award by the MidAmerican Business Deans Association.

“If you want to get on the early train to this new business paradigm, I think there’s no better place to be than right here,” says Scholz.

The AR marketing course is an example of how the Goodman School of Business is adapting its curriculum to meet the industry’s rapidly changing needs and help to ensure students have future-ready skills when they graduate. As new industry trends evolve, Goodman will continue to respond with innovations to its BBA course

Can you tell us about your EL experience?

and program offerings that give students a leading edge in the job market.

INGRID GARCIA-GALLARDO Third-Year Women’s & Gender Studies, Sociology and Public Law Student

Experiential learning at the University of Toronto Scarborough encourages students to apply their discipline-specific academic knowledge in inspiring and relevant ways.

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Fourth Year Neuroscience, Psychology, and Music & Culture Student

Visit uoft.me/utscel to learn more about experiential learning at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

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Joachim Scholz Assistant Professor, Brock

Students from the Department of Sociology at U of T Scarborough participating in the course, Global Field School: Indigenous Costa Rica

Today’s engineering schools are constantly evolving to keep pace with rapidly shifting industry needs — and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS) at Ontario Tech University is no exception. As the Oshawa, Ontario-based university resumes in-person learning following the pandemic, FEAS is preparing its students with the necessary skills to meet the needs of the modern workforce by expanding its programs, upgrading its facilities, and adding more opportunities for students to gain experiential, hands-on learning.

New graduate degree plus two new undergraduate programs

In addition to offering a new graduate degree (Master of Applied Science/ Master of Engineering in Software Engineering), FEAS will add two new undergraduate engineering programs for 2023–2024 — Energy Engineering and Industrial Engineering.

These new interdisciplinary programs are anchored on problem solving approaches and critical design techniques to ensure graduates meet the evolving demands of the engineering profession. Experiential learning and innovative teaching methods are at the core of engineering programs at Ontario Tech providing a strong learning environment for students.

The Energy Engineering program incorporates a variety of engineering fields — including electrical, mechanical, and nuclear — and is designed to support the transition to a sustainable energy future. “There’s a real demand for skilled graduates in this field right now, but there are currently very few programs that specialize in energy engineering,” says Dr. Hossam Kishawy, Professor and Dean at Ontario Tech’s FEAS. Students in this program will learn different aspects of energy systems, including hydrogen, electrical, nuclear, renewable,

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Ontario Tech Students Benefit From Expanded Programs and Experiential Learning

To meet the ever-evolving demand for skills, Ontario Tech University is gearing up for some exciting changes in its Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science.

and energy storage.

The Industrial Engineering program addresses the growing need for engineers with the skills to solve complex industrial engineering challenges related to automotive/transportation systems, consumer products, power generation, information/telecommunications, and healthcare systems. Integrating several branches of engineering, the program addresses rapid industrial evolution and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve real-world problems.

Enhanced experiential learning opportunities

Experiential learning has been always an integral component to Ontario Tech’s engineering programs. In addition to receiving theoretical and hands-on training through their courses, students in FEAS gain realworld experience in their field of study through paid internships and co-op placements. This opportunity of learning-by-doing offers students many benefits, such as a better understanding of course materials, enhancing their skills, and building their professional experience.

This year, FEAS is giving the experiential learning component an added boost by introducing a new co-op stream embedded in the degree itself. The co-op designation certifies that students have work experience in a specific area of engineering upon graduation, thereby enhancing their employability in the marketplace.

State-of-the-art facilities for students to test design ideas

The on-campus experiential learning spaces are state-of-the-art and support FEAS’ student design teams and individual students with their projects. The Engineering Innovation Hub combines the newly revamped Machine Shop, Design Studio, as well as the Student Concept Lab, where teams can access materials, tools, and equipment to assemble prototypes for national and international engineering design competitions. Additionally, the Jeffrey S.

Boyce Engineering Innovation and Design Studio offers students more opportunities to receive design direction, mentorship, and compete for awards.

Being part of a student design team is strongly encouraged by FEAS, as it helps students not only with honing and applying their engineering knowledge, but also in acquiring an array of valuable soft and hard skills, such as business management, leadership, and fundraising.

FEAS’s student design teams have already scored some significant triumphs. The Ontario Tech Racing Team recently participated in its first-ever competition, the 2022 Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) competition in Michigan, placing a respectful 33 out of 80 registered competitors. Last June, Ontario Tech’s Ridgebots Design Team made it to the first round of 3v3 playoffs of the RoboMaster University League (RMUL) annual competition at Texas A&M University. The Ontario Tech Rock-

Since our inception, we have placed an emphasis on engineering design in all our programs to encourage thinking outside the box and promoting the problem-solving skills that students need to solve real-world engineering problems.

etry Team plans to compete at the end of the 2022–2023 academic year with about 30 students (both graduate and undergraduate) from all engineering programs participating in its inaugural year. As more student design teams are created, FEAS will continue offering support with mentorship, guidance, logistics, and funding.

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Future engineers need relevant hands-on experience, teamwork and communication skills, and our job is to provide an environment where students can acquire these. While future engineers must do well in their studies, it is equally important that they be involved in extracurricular activities like design competitions, clubs, and racing teams, because it’s through these activities that they really get to develop and sharpen their skills and competencies, allowing them to better compete in the job market.

What sets Ontario Tech University’s engineering programs apart from other universities?

Since our inception, we have placed an emphasis on engineering design in all our programs to encourage thinking outside the box and promoting the problem-solving skills that students need to solve real-world engineering problems. Another feature is our focus on unique programs, such as Automotive Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering, and having specializations built into our other programs.

Finally, we give our undergraduate students the opportunity to pursue either a Bachelor of Engineering or a Bachelor of Engineering and Manage -

ment degree. The latter option allows them to acquire relevant business education while pursuing their undergraduate degree.

Recently, the co-op option has become part of the program. What impact does this have on your students?

The co-op program has always been an option for students, but now students can have the co-op designation appear on their graduation diploma and resume. This assures future employers that our graduates have the necessary experience, knowledge and skillset in their area of study when they graduate, greatly enhancing their employability.

with Dr. Hossam Kishawy,

Dean,

What do you believe is required to educate and prepare future engineers?

To learn more about Ontario Tech University’s engineering programs, visit:

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Kishawy Professor & Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech University

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York U Is Making Positive Change for a Just & Sustainable Future

York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change is mobilizing knowledge for a just and sustainable world.

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York University’s Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change (EUC) is designed to foster the future leaders and change-makers our society needs. The Faculty aims to be an international leader of critical and innovative urban, environmental, and geographic knowledge and skills in pursuit of justice and sustainability. EUC professors, researchers, staff, students, alumni, and community partners are united in responding to some of the most pressing challenges facing people & our planet.

In 2020, the school launched a series of innovative new programs. Undergraduate programs in EUC now include Cities, Regions, Planning; Environmental Arts and Justice; Environmental Science; Global Geography; Sustainable Environmental Management; and Ecosystem Management. EUC has Environmental Studies and Geography graduate programs, and Continuing Studies options including a Certificate in Climate Solutions and Sustainable Energy, a Certificate in Cultural and Artistic Practices for Environmental and Social Justice, and a Certificate in Geomatics: Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing.

The Faculty boasts over 12,000 alumni worldwide, 600plus undergraduate students, 375 graduate students, over 200 courses and is situated at the fourth largest University in Canada. It supports students who dream of creating a better world and setting out on exciting career paths that will make positive change. EUC programs prepare its students with the fundamental knowledge, critical thinking skills, hands-on experience, and global perspectives necessary to achieve personal success and better our world.

Here are a few of the inspiring students currently studying in the Faculty of EUC.

Justin Chan, a third-year student in Sustainable Environmental Management (BES), has always had a strong interest in agriculture, sustainable farming, and food. In high school, he

was keenly interested in environmental sciences and physical geography while also being fascinated by the socio-political aspects of environmental issues. EUC’s Sustainable Environmental Management program caught his attention and he’s never looked back.

Chan is currently participating in the Dean’s Changemaker Placement with EUC’s Maloca Community Garden, a living lab for hands-on learning on campus, and is the winner of the 2021 UNHack Competition.

“I want to change how food is distributed and make it more accessible,” he says. “There’s a lot of food insecurity in places where most would least expect it.”

Rachel Pellegrino, a fourth-year student in Global Geography (BA), is currently completing an honours thesis in physical geography, assessing the response following rapid drainage in a lake of the Mackenzie Delta uplands, Northwest Territories, using sedimentary diatoms. She has completed several field study courses, including Learning the Bruce, a week-long exploration of the Bruce Peninsula.

Pellegrino’s passion for geography began in high school thanks to “the best geography teacher ever,” and she now plans to become a high school geography teacher herself. “I want to change the world through the amplification of Indigenous voices and knowledge systems to bridge the gap between western science and Indigenous science,” she says. “I’d like to do this through the education of our younger generations.”

Anica Birtasevic, a third-year student in the Cities, Regions, Planning (BES) program concurrent pursuing the Climate Solutions and Sustainable Energy Certificate and is an intern at Oxford Properties, a leading global real estate investor, asset manager, and business builder.

As a community-centered volunteer, Birtasevic developed an interest in how Canada can better create climate-friendly cities that are sustainable, affordable, and accessible.

“I want to become an urban planner who focuses on place-making,” she says. “I’d be able to affect the most change in this role since I’ll hopefully be

able to help find climate solutions that are aimed at creating a de-carbonized economy by linking and democratizing sustainable community place-making and renewable energy.”

Kaitlin Pal , a second-year student in Environmental Arts and Justice (BES), enjoys exploring environmental issues using a multidisciplinary approach. Through her program, she studies geography, environmental humanities and politics, economics, and community arts.

“I chose my program because it combines my creative interests and my passion for sustainability and environmental issues,” says Pal. “I’ve always been curious about nature and how the world works.”

Pal’s program enables her to use her creativity through artsbased and theoretical-based research to influence environmental change. Within EUC, she volunteers as a Peer Mentor and works as a Dean’s Changemaker for the Ecological Footprint Initiative at York. Pal wants to change the world by advocating for environmental change through legislation and plans to attend law school.

Pawel Sliwa , a third-year student in Environmental Science (BSc), is passionate about exploring remote areas. Having to use topographic maps while hiking and backpacking gave him an appreciation of how landscapes are formed and led him to his current studies.

Sliwa’s classes are focused on biology and geography, and this semester he’s taking several ecology-based courses, which has ignited a passion for learning about conserving biodiversity to ensure a sustainable future.

“I want to change the world by getting people to have more interaction with their local spaces,” says Sliwa. “I believe that being more mindful of the spaces we occupy will encourage us to make more sustainable choices.”

Justin Chan Sustainable Environmental Management (BES) student, York University

Rachel Pellegrino Global Geography (BA) student, York University

Anica Birtasevic Cities, Regions, Planning (BES) student, York University

Kaitlin Pal Environmental Arts and Justice (BES) student, York University

Pawel Sliwa Environmental Science (BSc) student, York University

EUC programs prepare its students with the fundamental knowledge, critical thinking skills, hands-on experience, and global perspectives necessary to achieve personal success and better our world.

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Prepare for Your Next Brave Steps in Life with Transferable Skills

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Stepping out into the world after high school is an exciting time. There are so many opportunities to explore, whether you’re heading directly to college or university, preparing to enter the world of work, or just taking some time to figure out your next move.

All of those choices and the uncertainty of whether you’re ready for the challenges of adulthood can also make it an extremely overwhelming time. This may be particularly true for those moving on from secondary school in the wake of pandemic-related disruptions to their education.

The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies offers hundreds of accessible part-time courses, programs, and services to help you navigate your next steps confidently in your transferable skills and knowledge.

Upcoming learning opportunities

Our Microsoft Canada Skills Program empowers you with in-demand cloud,

data, and AI skills.

Our Public Speaking and Presentation course prepares you to write and deliver effective speeches and persuasive presentations, a vital skill for post-secondary school, job interviews, and the workplace.

Our Presentations with Visual Impact micro-course will teach you how to present numbers and other data with clarity and impact.

Flexible formats

Our part-time courses are offered in a variety of in-class and online options to suit your schedule. In contrast, our micro-courses offer conveniently short, condensed learning opportunities with a micro-credential you can display on social media.

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Our Microsoft Canada Skills Program empowers you with in-demand cloud, data, and AI skills.

Our Public Speaking and Presentation course prepares you to write and deliver effective speeches and persuasive presentations, a vital skill for post-secondary school, job interviews, and the workplace.

Our Presentations with Visual Impact micro course will teach you how to present numbers and other data with clarity and impact.

By now, almost everyone is familiar with the benefits of online learning being flexible, accessible, and convenient. Most of us have had some experience with this delivery format over the past two years. You can learn from anywhere with an internet connection. No transit is required. No hunt for parking is required. You can start at any time if it’s an entirely self-paced course.

If it’s online and synchronous, there is an instructor teaching at scheduled times. When it comes to how you want to engage in lifelong learning, the choice is yours.

Tip #2: Determine How

more and more is micro-credential.

According to Dr. Dianne Tyers, Dean of the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development at Dalhousie University, “micro-credentials are rewarded as digital badges to learners who, as part of their professional development, can demonstrate they have learned specific competencies or gained skills valued by employers.”

With micro-credentials, micro is key. “Mirco-credentials provide the shorter learning opportunities that learners — and employers — want and need,” says Dr. Christie Schultz, this year’s CAUCE President and Dean of the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Regina.

You

Want Your Learning to be Recognized

The member institutions of the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) offer different kinds of credentials that can be earned through their courses. One kind of credential many people are discussing

While micro-credentials are one way you can demonstrate to your employer or yourself that you have learned a new skill or competency, there are other ways your learning can be recognized. Some institutions offer learning experiences that lead to certificates or diplomas, while others prepare you to take a certifying exam that offers an accreditation. You need to decide how you want your new learning to be validated.

Budget For Your

Tip #3:

Professional Development Sometimes the learning you’re looking

for has a higher price tag, so it’s important to balance your decision-making about professional development with your budget. For example, if you’re looking to have your professional development paid for by your employer, plan to have that conversation as part of your performance review. Plan this conversation ahead of time to highlight how your professional development interests align with your current job.

Or, if you’re looking to invest in your professional development, options are available that help you complete certificates faster and at a lower cost, like Recognition of Prior Learning (also known as PLAR). No matter how you choose to budget for your professional development, make sure you factor in its value in helping you advance in your career. To learn more about the flexible

by Canadian post-secondary institutions and members of CAUCE, visit cauce-aepuc.ca

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Start Changing the World at George Brown College

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and innovation activities provide excellent opportunities for students to use skills they’ve learned in the classroom to solve real-world challenges. As one of Canada’s top-10 research colleges, organizations of all sizes want to work with GBC — from fledgling startups to established leaders in their sector. Students get hands-on experience to add to their resumes, including fulfilling project briefs from industry partners to solve design, product, and user experience (UX) challenges as part of our Innovation Exchanges. And they gain industry contacts before leaving school. It’s a win-win!

“Meaningful research and innovation opportunities exist in nearly every area of the college,” says Dr. Krista Holmes, George Brown’s Associate Vice-President of Research and Innovation. “Student researchers make a difference by supporting sustainable growth and helping industry and community organizations solve challenges and improve services. And in return, our students develop skills that will set them apart in the workforce.”

On the cutting-edge of culinary arts Food and beverage research and development (R&D) doesn’t happen in a vacuum. GBC’s Food Innovation and Research Studio (FIRSt) offers

exciting opportunities for students with a passion for all things culinary to experience product R&D firsthand.

With expertise in product strategy, commercialization, process development, food safety, consumer research, sensory evaluation, manufacturing and food chemistry, FIRSt has worked with 524 private companies to develop 3,201 prototypes and enabled over 26,000 hours of student experiential learning since 2012.

From prototype to full production line

GBC’s Product Development Exchange is the first stand-alone facility in the GTA to offer end-to-end product development services — including early-stage support, prototype design, and assessment services. This incubator helps Ontario’s small- to mediumsized businesses bring new products and services to market through an iterative cycle of product development and refinement. Research teams work with partners like Quantum Robotics Systems to develop service robots for vulnerable populations, and Plastic Flux, a new startup in Toronto transforming black plastic into functional furniture.

Powering social change through technology

At GBC, we’re using technology for good through our Social Innovation Exchange. Our research teams work on a range of projects that help our local community, including creating adaptive clothing in partnership with

March of Dimes, developing a community guide to cancer nutrition with Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto, and using tablet technology for open-ended literacy learning

Building a new approach to sustainable textiles at Joe Fresh

Sustainability is a big part of our research and innovation efforts and an integral part of what we do. We recently partnered with the Canadian fashion brand Joe Fresh to tackle textile waste, a significant source of landfill, by researching cellulosic fibre regeneration. This two-year project ran out of our Fashion Exchange (FX), a hub that aims to model and foster innovative, ethical, environmentally, and socially sustainable fashion production. Our new net-zero carbon emissions mass-timber building Limberlost Place — set to open to students in January 2025 — will be home to GBC’s new Brookfield Sustainability Institute (BSI), which will focus on aligning digital transformation and sustainability for the benefit of communities everywhere.

GBC’s industry-focused programs prepare you with theoretical knowledge and real-world experience so you can get out there and change the world. We can’t wait to see what you’ll do!

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Centre for Construction and Engineering Technologies

• Electric Vehicle (EV) Technician – T951

Centre for Health Sciences

The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is the first fully online one-year degree completion program in dental hygiene offered by an Ontario college.

• Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) –S305

Centre for Business

Our Bachelor of Business Administration – Trades Management programs help tradespeople with previous apprenticeship or educational experience get in-depth business training faster than a traditional four-year program.

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Building Renovation Technology) – B304

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Business Trades) – B305

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Motive Power Technician) – B306

• Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Electrician) – B307

Our new business degree program empowers graduates to conquer modern marketing challenges while harnessing the power of the internet.

• Honours Bachelor of Commerce (Digital Marketing) – B312

Two new business postgraduate programs prepare students for the challenges of the supply chain and esports industries and address the demand for professionals in these areas.

• ESports Management (Postgraduate) – B424

• Supply Chain Management (Postgraduate) – B429

Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts

We continue to lead in this space with three new innovative programs that give students the skills to succeed in the highly competitive and ever-evolving culinary landscape.

• Honours Bachelor of Food Studies (Bridging) – H318

• International Cuisine (Postgraduate) – H415

• Advanced Butchery & Charcuterie (Postgraduate) – H416

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DISCOVER A CLASS OF YOUR OWN

Discover your pack. Your passion. Your program. Make your career goals a reality with our innovative approach to learning and real-world work connections — all in the heart of Toronto. When you study at George Brown College, you can study what you love, with people who love it, too. Learn more at georgebrown.ca/yourown