Seneca College RED 2020 - 10

ON
CAMPUS

Flexible classes in Toronto's business district

SENECA ALUMNI wishing to update their skills
don't need to look any further than the new
Seneca Downtown location. Situated in the
heart of Toronto's financial district at Bay
and Wellington streets, the location opened
in September 2019 to offer programming
through Seneca's new Centre for Graduate
& Professional Studies.
" The Centre and our new downtown
location are about bringing flexible education to working professionals - including
Seneca alumni, " says Jeff McCarthy,
Dean of the Faculty of Continuing Education
& Training.
The Centre has allowed Seneca to expand
its roster of graduate-level programming
to accommodate working professionals.
Those looking to advance their careers or
switch careers can benefit from the flexible
learning schedules for programs that are
concise and discipline-specific.
Learners can choose from an array of
professional studies programs and careerfocused graduate certificates. They include
industry-recognized certification courses
and credits for licences, certificates and
designations, as well as options for professional development. To accommodate

RED

2020

Seneca Downtown offers a convenient way to
update skills and gain new credentials with industryrecognized certification courses, credits for
licences, certificates and designations and options
for professional development. Located at Bay and
Wellington streets, classes are available in the early
morning, daytime, evenings and on weekends.

with industry partners through its program
a variety of schedules, classes are available
in the early morning, daytime, evenings and advisory committees. Made up of industry
professionals - many working in downtown
on weekends in a shared workspace hub
Toronto - the committees are responsible
operated by Workhaus.
for liaising with faculty to ensure
" Seneca learners share their study area
that curriculum is current and relevant.
with entrepreneurs, creators and innovators, making it an exciting space with lots
of creative energy, " Mr. McCarthy says.
Learners can also choose in-person and
online classes, whichever will allow them to
study and continue working at the same time.
The downtown location also provides
Learn more by emailing
senecadowntown@senecacollege.ca.
a venue for Seneca to more easily connect

PHOTOS: RICARDO BERNARDINO (TOP), JOHAN HALLBERG-CAMPBELL (BOTTOM)

Seneca goes downtown

Seneca College RED 2020

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Seneca College RED 2020