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September/October 2022 - ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

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Undergrad FEATURE A s the world continues to re-open, several trends are becoming apparent with regards to what undergraduates are seeking from post-secondary schools - and what these institutions are providing. University Canada West is a prime case in point. UCW offers MBA and Bachelor degrees to prepare its students to be effective workplace leaders, and its president, Sheldon Levy, points out that students more than ever want their studies to provide good career placements via co-ops and internships. He says, "They also want professional designations or credentials that employers recognize, which is why micro-credentials validated by industry are growing in importance as part of university studies: they give students additional credentials within their degree." UCW's micro-credentials are focused on technology, business, and innovation, and courses include Blockchain Entrepreneurship, Data and Web Analytics, and Supply Chain Management and Logistics. Students also expect career centres to help them with job placements during their studies. On that score, UCW's Career Development Centre Real-World Learning More than ever, undergraduates want to be prepped for career placement Created by the Canada Wide Media advertising department in partnership with University Canada West Continued on page 26

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