Connie Wansbrough
About Connie Wansbrough
Connie Wansbrough serves as the Learning Manager at Synctera University, where she focuses on bridging the soft-skills gap in the tech industry. With a background in industrial design and corporate communications, she combines her expertise in design and education to enhance skills development.
Work at Synctera
Connie Wansbrough serves as the Learning Manager at Synctera University, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing educational programs that integrate both soft and technical skills for engineers. Connie has been instrumental in creating a comprehensive onboarding program that aims to equip new employees with the necessary skills to succeed in their roles. Her approach emphasizes the importance of early investment in soft skills to foster creativity and innovation within the tech industry.
Education and Expertise
Connie Wansbrough holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from McGill University, where she studied from 1987 to 1991. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from ArtCenter College of Design, completing her studies from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, she obtained an Executive Masters in Corporate Communications from IE School of Human Sciences and Technology in 2016. Her educational background in history, design, and communications informs her approach to skills development and education.
Background in Education and Design
Connie has a diverse professional background that spans education and design. She has been a Professor at George Brown College in the School of Design since 2009, where she has contributed to the academic development of students. Prior to this, she worked as a Strategic Initiatives professional at George Brown College from 2014 to 2017. Her experience as an Environmental Designer at Selbert Perkins Design from 1997 to 2000 further enhances her design expertise, allowing her to combine these skills in her current educational roles.
Achievements in Skills Development
As a co-founder of Skillpod since 2018, Connie Wansbrough has developed a unique framework that assists individuals in documenting and communicating their skills effectively. This initiative addresses the soft-skills gap in the tech industry, advocating for the importance of soft skills in enhancing workplace creativity and innovation. Her contributions to skills development are evident through her work at both Skillpod and Synctera University, where she aims to bridge the gap between technical training and essential soft skills.