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Extended Education

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

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Extended Education

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.

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Extended Education

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

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Extended Education

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

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Kellie Williams, Extended Education grad, as she appeared in the virtual procession

Extended Education

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

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Extended Education

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

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Extended Education

Working together to educate and train tomorrow’s professionals

May 19, 2021 — 
“Flexibility is the future." - Cynthia Leach, senior director of economic thought leadership at RBC

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Extended Education

Businesses and professionals can pivot by upskilling with continuing education

April 15, 2021 — 
“The webinar series is a reflection of the opportunities the pandemic has given us.” Rod Lastra, Associate Dean (Academic), Extended Education

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Extended Education

Prepare for your future with Extended Education

November 16, 2020 — 
“Graduating was very enriching and it is something I will cherish for a long time. I grew as a person in the municipal world both personally and professionally.” - Paul Boily

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Extended Education

Extended Education celebrates Virtual Fall 2020 Convocation

October 6, 2020 — 
“It’s a real sense of accomplishment for myself." - Paul Boily

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