Facilitator:
- Partha Roy, Market Research Manager, Program Quality, Academic Quality and Operational Excellence, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Programs are often evaluated using satisfaction, completion, and short-term outcomes. These measures are useful, but they do not always answer a core question: is the program still aligned to labour market needs and employer expectations? This session introduces a practical evaluation framework that connects labour market signals to competencies, assessments, and learner outcomes. Participants will learn how to translate labour market needs into measurable requirements using a structured approach that blends job posting analytics, occupational standards, employer input, and learner outcomes. The session covers how to spot skills drift, how to pressure test whether assessments reflect real work tasks, and how to assemble a concise evidence pack to support program refresh decisions and credible employability claims. Attendees will leave with a checklist, sample indicators, and a simple process map that can be adapted to local program review cycles.
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
Moderator: TBD
Lead:
- Kari Kumar, Associate Dean (Academic), Extended Education, University of Manitoba