Future Ready Blog

Some degrees focus on theory. Applied degrees prepare you for the real world. That matters because today’s employers want skills, not just strong transcripts. Ask employers across Canada, and you’ll hear a common concern. More than half say workers don’t have the technical, practical or job-specific...

Embracing new opportunities has shaped Madalyn’s academic and career journey. Her first postsecondary “yes” came with a scholarship that took Maddie, as she’s known, to North Carolina, where she earned an undergraduate degree in kinesiology and played basketball. After returning to Canada, she...

Every morning, Kamilah’s brother checks in—not just with small talk, but with purpose. Some days, he quizzes her on course material. Before exams, he volunteers as her practice client. Other times, he sends affirmations and reminders that she’s capable. That support began long before she entered...

Quinten was only three years old when his dad helped him lace up his first pair of ice skates. Two years later, he picked up a hockey stick, and the rink became his entire world. Quinten advanced through the hockey ranks. He was drafted to the Ontario Hockey League in 2022, spent a season playing in...

Growing up, Vanessa always admired the dedication and resilience in hands-on work. Raised in a large, hardworking family, she didn’t have to look far for examples of skill and perseverance. Her grandparents in the Philippines worked in agriculture—a tradition carried on by other family members. In...

Garret still remembers the thrill of getting custom Mario Kart tracks to work on an old Wii console. After a few failed attempts and many online tutorials, he figured out how to install the tools needed to run the fan-made modifications—unofficial content created by players. Once Garret realized...

Elizabet always knew she wanted an aviation career. Initially, she pictured herself becoming a pilot. She studied aircraft operations in Ukraine, planning to get her licence. But when the war forced her to flee to Croatia, those plans were pushed off course. Starting over, Elizabet took a job as an...

If you're considering a college diploma in the legal sector, you’re probably debating between a Paralegal Diploma or a Law Clerk Diploma. While both are great options, how do you choose the one that best fits your goals? To help you decide, this guide compares the differences in job prospects...