Higher education is in a state of rapid transformation—needing to respond in creative and innovative ways to the realities of a fast-changing labour market. At the vanguard of this transformation are Professional, Continuing & Online Education (PCO) units. EdUp PCO shines a light on this critical sector. Host Amrit Ahluwalia, a continuing education leader with experience inside and outside the academy, interviews leaders across the postsecondary space exploring how PCO Units can play a role in helping their respective colleges and universities stay agile, responsive and proactive.

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Higher education is in a state of rapid transformation—needing to respond in creative and innovative ways to the realities of a fast-changing labour market. At the vanguard of this transformation are Professional, Continuing & Online Education (PCO) units. EdUp PCO shines a light on this critical sector. Host Amrit Ahluwalia, a continuing education leader with experience inside and outside the academy, interviews leaders across the postsecondary space exploring how PCO Units can play a role in helping their respective colleges and universities stay agile, responsive and proactive.
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Recent Episodes

June 30, 2026
73. Michael Burt (Signal49): How PCO Units Can Help Bridge Canada’s Education-Employment Gap
<p>It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO</p><p> </p><p>In this episode,</p><p> </p><p>YOUR guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-burt-342b0a42/">Michael Burt</a>, Vice President for Economics, Education & Health at Signal49 Research</p><p> </p><p>YOUR host is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-ahluwalia/">Amrit Ahluwalia</a>.</p><p><br>Some key questions we tackle:</p><p>> What impact does the skills deficit have on labour market productivity and health in Canada?</p><p>> What role can the postsecondary sector can play in helping to bridge the employability and productivity gap?</p><p>> How do we account for Canada’s mismatch between high education attainment and low labour market performance?<br><br>To explore the role PCO can play in addressing Canada's labour productivity gap, download <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/pages/7dadad122ed047e28816a0239c6c1d12">Bridging Canada’s Productivity Gap with Professional, Continuing,and Online Education</a>.</p><p><br>Listen in to #EdUp!</p><p> </p><p>ThankYOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!</p><p><br>Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/">Elvin Freytes</a> & <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p><p><br>Join YOUR EdUp community at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/">The EdUp Experience</a>!</p><p><br><br>We make education YOUR business!</p><p></p>

June 23, 2026
72: Jackie Pichette (RBC): How PCO can Help Postsecondary Institutions Navigate Testing Times
<p>It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO</p><p> </p><p>In this episode,</p><p> </p><p>YOUR guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-pichette-77868259/">Jackie Pichette</a>, Policy Lead for Skills and Higher Education with RBC Thought Leadership.</p><p> </p><p>YOUR host is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-ahluwalia/">Amrit Ahluwalia</a>.</p><p><br>Some key questions we tackle:</p><p>> What are the most significant headwinds causing concern in the Canadian postsecondary space?</p><p>> How can Canadian colleges and universities ensure they’re delivering value economically, socially and to its individual students?</p><p>> What role can professional, continuing and online education units play in driving this kind of value?</p><p> </p><p>During this interview we referenced this paper written by Jackie Pichette and published in RBC’s The Growth Project: <a href="https://www.rbc.com/en/thought-leadership/the-growth-project/testing-times-fending-off-a-crisis-in-canadian-postsecondary-education/">Testing Times; Fending Off a Crisis in Canadian Postsecondary Education</a><br></p><p>To explore the role PCO can play in addressing Canada's labour productivity gap, download <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/pages/7dadad122ed047e28816a0239c6c1d12" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Bridging Canada’s Productivity Gap with Professional, Continuing, and Online Education</a>.<br>Listen in to #EdUp!</p><p> </p><p>Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!</p><p><br>Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/">Elvin Freytes</a> & <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p><p><br>Join YOUR EdUp community at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/">The EdUp Experience</a>!</p><p><br><br>We make education YOUR business!</p><p></p>

June 3, 2026
71. Connie Chong (Langara): How Codesigning Programs with Industry Maintains Relevance
<p>It’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO</p><p> </p><p>In this episode,</p><p> </p><p>YOUR guest is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniechong/">Connie Chong</a>, Dean of Continuing Studies at Langara College.</p><p> </p><p>YOUR host is <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-ahluwalia/">Amrit Ahluwalia</a>.</p><p><br>Some key topics we tackle:</p><p>· What it takes to build robust industry partnerships that lend themselves to program co-design</p><p>· Why it’s important for CE leaders to collaborate effectively with employer and industry partners</p><p>· Who owns what components of program design and delivery in a co-design model</p><p><br>Listen in to #EdUp!</p><p> </p><p>ThankYOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!</p><p><br>Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elvinfreytes/">Elvin Freytes</a> & <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joesallustio/">Dr. Joe Sallustio</a></p><p><br>Join YOUR EdUp community at <a href="https://www.edupexperience.com/">The EdUp Experience</a>!</p><p><br><br>We make education YOUR business!</p><p></p>
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