Dr. Marketa Evans - Revolutionizing Education: Ontario Colleges Adapt to Change

Dr. Marketa Evans joins us to discuss how colleges can better support students’ career pathways. Dr. Evans is President and CEO of Colleges Ontario, representing Ontario’s 24 public colleges. She was previously Vice President at Colleges and Institutes Canada, overseeing federal relations and advocacy. Dr. Evans shares how Ontario colleges can adapt to rapid technological changes in the workforce. 

Highlights from our conversation include:

1. Colleges can make changes to teaching and learning to keep up with the rapid changes in the labour market. 
2. Colleges are inherently set up as career-focused institutions, and their strong partnerships with employers and businesses helps them offer courses that meet the skills needs of employers. 
3. Colleges are an affordable option for students to learn new skills and access experiential learning that will help make them more career-ready. 

Host: Maggie John