Collisions YYC

In this episode, we’re returning to school with David Finch, Professor and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Community Prosperity, Mount Royal University. David shares some of the unique challenges faced in post-secondary education. From disparate goals at institution levels to lengthening life expectancies, the rewards promised by a degree no longer make sense in our increasingly evolving world.

David also shares what he’s learned through his research on tenure professors and their real-world experiences. What does that mean for our economic growth? And what could future learning ecosystems look like? Listen in to find out!

Show Notes

Our province has the opportunity to completely revamp its education system and create a more inclusive job market. Canada is a safe haven for many asylum seekers and immigrants, but often their skills aren’t recognized in our job market. As we continue to grow economically, David believes companies are using the wrong reference points to identify key talent that can define and deliver success. He thinks there are steps we can take — like redefining reference points between academia and employment, offering micro-credentials, or disrupting our education system — that could generate huge success for Alberta and Canada as a whole.

What is Collisions YYC?

Tired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC.

Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.

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