Episode #75: 30% Hired Before Graduation: The Career College Advantage That's Changing Canadian Lives with Nik Nanos
Join host Michael Sangster for a deep dive into groundbreaking research with one of Canada's most respected pollsters, Nik Nanos (Order of Canada, Chancellor of Carleton University). Fresh data from nearly 3,000 career college graduates reveals stunning employment outcomes and the urgent financial realities facing students who are reshaping their careers.
Key Findings:
30% of graduates hired BEFORE finishing their program
Over 80% employed in their field of study
60% find work within 90 days
75% of students working while studying
40% are parents balancing education and family
This isn't your typical education conversation. It's about agility, resilience, and how Canada's career colleges are meeting the workforce exactly where it needs to be.
What to expect
[04:00] 🎯 80%+ Employment Rate Reveal
[05:00] The Different Student Profile: 75% Already Working, 40% Have Children
[10:01] 🔥 30% Hired BEFORE Graduation - The Stat Everyone's Talking About
[13:15] 💰 Financial Reality Check: 57% Depend on Student Loans
[19:00] "Only 1 in 4 Has No Financial Worries" - Walking Through a Real Classroom
[20:35] 📊 70% Earn Under $60,000: Why This Proves Market Fit
[23:00] 🕐 "Today is Back to School Day for Someone"
[30:00] 💻 CompTIA Cybersecurity Case Study: When Employers Call Asking for Graduates