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Cassule Jacinto already had 15 years of database and systems administration experience in his native Angola. But when he moved to Toronto, he struggled to find work. He realized that to advance his IT career in this country, he needed Canadian education and experience.

Herzing College’s cybersecurity program gave him exactly that. After an intensive year of study that included a multi-week work placement, he graduated in May 2025—and was recruited for a role with a leading cloud provider shortly thereafter.

We spoke to Cassule recently to learn more about his experience at Herzing and how it shaped his career path. Here’s his story.

If you’re interested in an IT career, you have a decision to make: pursue a formal college education or go the self-learning route through online tutorials and independent study.

So, which approach provides the strongest chance for a lasting and successful career?

The answer: a combination of both. A college diploma program can give you the credibility, foundational knowledge, and job-ready skills you need to get started in the tech industry. But you will have to be a lifelong learner if you want to sustain a career in this fast-moving field.

This post lays out why structured college programs offer distinct advantages over self-study—and how they can set you up for lasting success in the IT field.

Mental health careers are seeing unprecedented growth across Canada. This demand is being driven by increased public awareness of mental wellness, evolving workplace policies, and a serious shortage of trained professionals across the country.

There’s a huge need for compassionate, skilled mental health workers who can support individuals and communities in meaningful ways. If you’re seeking a career path with both stability and purpose, look no further.

In this post, we highlight the wide range of roles available in the mental health field, the factors contributing to industry growth, and how training programs can prepare you for a rewarding and impactful career.

Digital marketing isn’t just about catchy ads and clever hashtags. It’s a fast-moving, data-driven field that demands both creativity and coordination.

To meet the growing need for professionals who can blend marketing savvy with orchestration skills, Herzing launched a new diploma program in Digital Marketing and Project Management. It’s designed to give students the know-how and tools to get started in this dynamic field.

But what opportunities are out there? In this post, we’ll walk you through five popular roles. From SEO to social media and content strategy to campaign leadership, you’ll get a feel for what each job entails—and what a typical day might look like.

From custom prosthetics to entire homes, 3D printing is changing how we design and build almost everything. But what exactly is it?

At its core, 3D printing is a way to turn digital designs into real-world objects by adding material layer by layer. It offers huge possibilities in fields like medicine, architecture, and engineering because it allows for a level of customization, speed, and creativity that traditional manufacturing methods simply can’t match.

This guide is here to help you understand what 3D printing is, how it works, and why it’s such an exciting field for students and future professionals.

If you’re considering a career in healthcare—whether as a medical office administrator, health care aide, or other support worker—developing cultural competence is essential.

Every day on the job, you’ll interact with patients from diverse backgrounds, each of whom brings their own cultural perspective, language, and health beliefs. Your ability to navigate these differences respectfully and effectively will directly impact patient care and your professional success.

In this blog, we explain what cultural competence is, why it’s so important to a healthcare provider’s career, and how you can go about developing it.

It’s not unusual for the staff here at Herzing to get messages from former students thanking us for the education or support they received during their time with us. But we don’t normally hear from alumni who were around for the earliest days of the college’s existence!

Bob Orsini completed computer programming training with us in the late 1960s and went on to build a decades-long career in information technology. He dropped by the Montreal campus recently to say hello, so we took the opportunity to talk to him about how his experiences at Herzing shaped the course of his career.

Here are the highlights of that conversation.

Whether you’re developing a website, mobile app, or digital marketing campaign, the way users interact with your product can make or break its success.

User experience and user interface design are about creating intuitive, accessible, and engaging experiences that meet user needs and drive business goals. It’s the foundation of modern design.

In this post, we explore why UX/UI skills are more important than ever, how they apply across different industries, and how you can build the foundational and career-ready skills you need to thrive in the industry.

The demand for compassionate, trained mental health professionals in Canada is growing fast. We urgently need more addictions counsellors, case managers, mental health support workers, and so on.

But before jumping into a career that deals with people’s most personal struggles, it’s worth asking: Is this path right for you?

A mental health career can be deeply rewarding, but it also requires emotional strength, patience, and a desire to serve others. Below are seven essential questions to ask yourself before you take the leap.

Cloud computing is the bedrock upon which the modern digital world is built. It’s used for everything from the smartphones in our pockets to the complex systems powering global enterprises, and its influence just keeps expanding.

Whether you’re a student exploring career paths or an experienced tech worker looking to stay competitive, understanding cloud computing is no longer optional—it’s essential.

In this post, we’ll explore how cloud technology is reshaping the IT industry, what skills are in highest demand, and why learning the cloud is one of the smartest moves you can make to future-proof your career.