Colleges and universities re-think how to best serve mature students

The Advanced Placement and Prior Learning (APPL) program at BCIT supports mature students into higher education.

With the population of older workers rising, it is becoming increasingly important for governments, employers and educational institutes to invest in adult training and education. According to Statistics Canada, 54% of Canadians aged 25 to 64 have a college or university credential; 28.5% have a bachelor’s degree. These numbers are up from previous years and the … Read more