@robfurtado

Founder & CEO, https://xitter.cf/t.co/IIJweMm6gT. Helping prepare people for the future of work.

 Toronto
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Joined March 2009
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Imagine you have ten minutes to live. What would you do? Now ten months. Ten years. The rest of your life. What would you do?
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The @YWCA_Canada's Uplift program is offering free cyber security training for women and non-binary people. This 20-week, part-time program earns participants a leadership certificate from @uOttawa To learn more, click here: coursecompare.ca/courses/kin…
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We’ve seen interest in technology #careers and courses skyrocket 178% since 2019, and it likely won't slow anytime soon. Now’s the time to be thinking about where to gain tech skills, and we know just the place. CEO Robert Furtado talks to @globalnews: globalnews.ca/news/8236310/p…

Pandemic pivot: From bartender to coder with just three months of school - National | Globalnews.ca

After months of being out of work, Maggie DeVito wanted to become a web developer. Luckily, it didn't take years of schooling and tens of thousands of dollars in tuition.

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The pandemic has shown #employability comes in many forms and doesn’t always require four years of your life to start making good money. Check out our CEO in @MoneySense detailing 10 jobs that (a) don't need a degree and (b) really need employees. ow.ly/yMjA50GmaMt

10 high-paying jobs that don’t require a degree

While employers are talking about “the Great Resignation,” it’s what career-seekers do next that matters.

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MoneySense
@MoneySense30 Sep 2021
Considering a new career? @robfurtado explores 10 examples of fields that offer a degree-free path to high-paying employment. moneysense.ca/earn/careers/1…

10 high-paying jobs that don’t require a degree

While employers are talking about “the Great Resignation,” it’s what career-seekers do next that matters.

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Skilled tradespeople are among the most in-demand professionals in Canada. Our annual ranking of the best trade schools looks at job placement, graduate salaries, and student and employer satisfaction. coursecompare.ca/best-trade-…

Best Trade Schools of 2026 | CourseCompare.ca

If you want a career with real job security, strong pay, and clear paths to advancement—or even running your own business—the skilled trades are one of the smartest bets in Canada today.From electr...

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More than 4% of Canadian colleges and universities will require students living in residence to be vaccinated this fall. Click here to learn more about our research on schools’ fall pandemic plans: coursecompare.ca/covid-19-ca…

Canada’s Colleges and Universities Roll Out Fall Pandemic Plans for 2022 | CourseCompare.ca

Canadian colleges and universities open doors with optimism as pandemic wanesCanadian college and university campuses are bustling this fall after two years of online and hybrid learning in various...

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A number of big-budget superhero shows are in production across Canada. To start your own origin story, check out our list of the top film schools in Canada. ow.ly/qWYw50EvmfZ
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Are you an experienced editor, journalist or content marketer interested in #highereducation and the #futureofwork? Great (part-time) job opportunity here! linkedin.com/jobs/view/24539…
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Have you recently graduated from a Canadian college, coding bootcamp or university? Visit our review page and tell us about your learning experience for a chance to win a $500 Amazon gift card. #Giveaway coursecompare.ca/write-a-rev…
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MoneySense
@MoneySense14 Jan 2021
Thinking about pursing an #MBA in lockdown? Read this first: moneysense.ca/earn/careers/i… (cc @CourseCompareCA) #continuingeducation

Is now the right time to get an MBA? 

Applications to Canadian MBA programs are up over last year. But with so many courses being taught virtually, is the MBA still worth it?  

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Shane Schick@shaneschick4 Sep 2020
It was great to get a chance to interview my longtime friend (and occasional client @robfurtado about the wonderful work @CourseCompareCA is doing. #CX #BackToSchool2020 #highered 360magazine.com/2020/09/03/c…
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In my latest column for @MoneySense, I explore how to learn online in the middle of a pandemic. Here's a roadmap for the changing education marketplace. moneysense.ca/earn/careers/h…

How to learn online in the middle of a pandemic 

Demand for digital skills is greater than ever—and so are the number of online options for learning them. Here’s how to navigate the changing education marketplace. 

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Naval
@naval24 May 2020
Forty hour workweeks, regardless of the job. Four year degrees, regardless of the major. Four decades to retirement, regardless of the career. Remnants of the Industrial Age.
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Education providers across the country are offering everything from COVID-19 relief funds to free online courses and resources to keep you learning during this pandemic. Here's everything you need to know: coursecompare.ca/covid-19-st…

COVID-19: The latest scholarships, bursaries and financial aid to keep you learning | CourseCompa...

The spread of COVID-19 is forcing many Canadians to make some difficult financial decisions, but education providers across the country are offering ways to ensure the choice to continue learning...

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As we try to contain #COVID19, what are some ideas that seem less "radical" today than they did literally three weeks ago? Starting a list: - Universal basic income - Online education - Remote work - Telemedicine - Virtual parliament - Local supply chains - Survivalism...
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Rather than dismissing the loneliness of online learning as inevitable, we need to work collectively across academia to continually improve student experiences for everyone universityaffairs.ca/opinion… @robfurtado #CDNPSE #highered
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MoneySense
@MoneySense23 Dec 2019
Looking to beef up your job skills? Here’s how to pitch your employer on footing the bill for #continuingeducation moneysense.ca/earn/employer-… @CourseCompareCA

How to convince your employer to pay for education 

Ongoing training benefits your career—and your employer. Pitch that successfully, and you may be able to get your continuing ed costs covered. Here’s how.

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Founder Institute
@founding22 Oct 2019
5 Ways to #Monetize Your Marketplace Business 👉 fndri.com/MarketplaceMonetiz… "A challenge for #marketplace #startups is figuring out how best to capture value for themselves. Here are a few proven approaches to get you started." via FI #Toronto mentor & CEO of @CourseCompareCA
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I'm looking for someone who's used a gov't grant to fund professional training or education (e.g., Second Career, Canada Job Grant). If that's you, @CourseCompareCA would love to interview you for a national news story. Please DM. #lifelonglearning
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