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Robert Furtado

  • Founder, CourseCompare and Contributor, Freelance
Toronto
As seen in: CityNews Toronto, MoneySense, University Affairs, Strategy Online, The Evolllution, B2B News Network
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Is post-secondary education still worth the time and money?

Is post-secondary education still worth the time and money?

Almost 40 per cent of Canadians feel unsure whether or not higher education is worth their time and money.

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The Best Online Universities in Canada of 2022 | CourseCompare.ca

The Best Online Universities in Canada of 2022 | CourseCompare.ca

March 2020 marked a major turning point in the history of online education. That month, of course, is when th…

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How to learn online in the middle of a pandemic - MoneySense

How to learn online in the middle of a pandemic - MoneySense

Demand for digital skills is greater than ever-and so are the number of online options for learning them. Her…

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How to convince your employer to pay for education - MoneySense

How to convince your employer to pay for education - MoneySense

Ongoing training is good for your career-and, just as importantly, it can result in benefits for your employe…

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Digital Skills Training in the Workplace: A Canadian Report Card and Five Recommendations for Com...

Digital Skills Training in the Workplace: A Canadian Report Card and Five Recommendations for Com...

Everyone from the federal government to large businesses and start-ups agrees that Canada needs to develop mo…

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The most important lesson B2B CMOs can offer their teams - B2B News Network

The most important lesson B2B CMOs can offer their teams - B2B News Network

B2B CMOs can't be expected to predict what the marketing technology stack will look like in five years - with…

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The skills Canadian employers are looking for in the age of AI

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By Robert Furtado, Canada’s marketplace
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Careers As technology threatens to make some skills obsolete, here’s what experts say we can do to make ourselves, our companies and our country more productive. Bank of Canada deputy governor Carolyn Rogers recently gave a speech warning that our country’s sagging productivity could lead to higher inflation and stagnant wages.
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Jobs in healthcare that don’t require an MD—and their salaries in Canada - MoneySense

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By Robert Furtado
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Careers These Canadian healthcare jobs are well-paid and in-demand—they’re also among the least likely to be outsourced or automated jobs in the future. Ruth Gottesman, PhD, chair of the board of trustees of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, appears calm standing at a podium, but with just two words she causes an eruption of cheering, applause and happy tears.
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Grant money for school: How to get the funds to develop your skills—and advance your career - MoneySense

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By Robert Furtado, Canada’s marketplace
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Ontario grant programs Here is a sampling of grant programs in Ontario. Not living here? Check out your provincial or territorial government employment website for similar programs: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
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