By Kelly Pedro, The London Free Press
College enrolment is always high during a recession, but Canada’s last downturn ended almost five years ago and still the college numbers are growing. That’s what makes the latest trend different. That could be because of a shift in thinking, Franklin said. When Colleges Ontario polled parents and students seven years ago, they knew the benefits of college but were intent on going to university. Now, parents and students are much more worried about the economy and believe post-secondary education is for getting a good job. They don’t care whether it’s college or university, Franklin said. Online learning is the next wave of popularity, with a spike in the number of people who want to learn online. Fanshawe will soon offer five business courses as online courses. Students before had to travel to campus for class.
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