Extended Education News Archive
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Extended Education celebrates Fall 2021 Virtual Convocation
September 29, 2021 —
“After doing this program, I have more career options. I want to be a business analyst and a project manager. I am looking forward to what lies ahead.” - Manzel Nassor
September 29, 2021 —
“After doing this program, I have more career options. I want to be a business analyst and a project manager. I am looking forward to what lies ahead.” - Manzel Nassor
![Paul Jenkins talks lifelong learning.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Paul-Jenkins-150x150.jpg)
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Lifelong learning is transformative, leading to personal development and success
September 29, 2021 —
“The skills gap — the gap between what employers seek and what employees have — has widened. That’s driving change. Our role is to respond.” - Rod Lastra
September 29, 2021 —
“The skills gap — the gap between what employers seek and what employees have — has widened. That’s driving change. Our role is to respond.” - Rod Lastra
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Building Information Modeling is a process not a software
September 14, 2021 —
“BIM is not a software. It is a process. We need to upskill humans in the management of this process. They can’t simply rely on technology. It changes.” - David Thompson
September 14, 2021 —
“BIM is not a software. It is a process. We need to upskill humans in the management of this process. They can’t simply rely on technology. It changes.” - David Thompson
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Let’s talk lifelong learning
September 1, 2021 —
“If you have completed a degree and are wondering what comes next, we can help you." - Rod Lastra
September 1, 2021 —
“If you have completed a degree and are wondering what comes next, we can help you." - Rod Lastra
![Rod Lastra on a chair](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Rod-Lastra-colour-wide-150x150.jpg)
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Helping you to adapt and succeed in a post-pandemic world
August 16, 2021 —
In the future, in addition to our variety of programs and courses, there will also be micro-credentials complete with what makes them unique the digital documenting of skills and competencies learned.
August 16, 2021 —
In the future, in addition to our variety of programs and courses, there will also be micro-credentials complete with what makes them unique the digital documenting of skills and competencies learned.
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University of Manitoba joins D2L Wave as an education partner
August 10, 2021 —
“We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk
August 10, 2021 —
“We know how powerful lifelong learning can be to help people take positive steps forward in life and work... We’re so proud to partner with D2L to make professional development opportunities more accessible and seamless.” - David Mandzuk
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Looking at micro-credentials and alternative digital credentials
June 28, 2021 —
“It’s the documenting (of competencies) that’s new.” - Julia Denholm, Dean of Lifelong Learning at Simon Fraser University
June 28, 2021 —
“It’s the documenting (of competencies) that’s new.” - Julia Denholm, Dean of Lifelong Learning at Simon Fraser University
![Kellie Williams, Extended Education grad, as she appeared in the virtual procession](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Kellie-Williams-Spring-Grad-2021-SLIDE-150x150.jpg)
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Grads celebrate virtual spring convocation
June 21, 2021 —
"I had some amazing instructors that regularly blew my mind. I am a better person for having this experience.” - Kellie Williams
June 21, 2021 —
"I had some amazing instructors that regularly blew my mind. I am a better person for having this experience.” - Kellie Williams
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Courses to brush up on your math and science
June 8, 2021 —
There’s nothing like being prepared. So if you want to be ready to pursue studies in math, chemistry, or physics at UM, Preparatory Studies is for you.
June 8, 2021 —
There’s nothing like being prepared. So if you want to be ready to pursue studies in math, chemistry, or physics at UM, Preparatory Studies is for you.
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Extended Education Virtual Spring Convocation honours graduates and student scholarship winners
May 31, 2021 —
In addition to Extended Education’s 360 graduates from 18 programs, this spring’s convocation also honours two future graduates with the Ronald Kristjanson Memorial Scholarship
May 31, 2021 —
In addition to Extended Education’s 360 graduates from 18 programs, this spring’s convocation also honours two future graduates with the Ronald Kristjanson Memorial Scholarship