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[TAKE OUR CAREER TRAINING READINESS KIT](https://yourcareerexploration.ca/?lead_src=w-cta-box&mid=18419) Live Chat   Tour   Ask   Explore   - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) #### SELECT A CATEGORY: - Categories - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) ## [How Early Childhood Educators Can Handle Helicopter Parents](https://blog.herzing.ca/how-early-childhood-educators-can-handle-helicopter-parents) [![early childhood education training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/ECE%20helicopter%20parents.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/how-early-childhood-educators-can-handle-helicopter-parents) Dec 27, 2018, 3:15:00 PM *Updated December 2025* Is it possible to care for your kids too much? At what point does "helping" and "supporting" turn into "overbearing" and "smothering"? This is a question you'll find yourself pondering quite often as an early childhood educator (ECE). Or maybe you're a parent and have already wondered how much is *too* much when it comes to helping your own kids learn and grow. We're talking about the phenomenon called "helicopter" parenting. In a nutshell, helicopter parents are overly focused on their children. They "hover" over their every move, and take too much responsibility for their child's failures and successes. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/how-early-childhood-educators-can-handle-helicopter-parents) ## [Winnipeg Needs More Health Care Aides: Should You Get Training?](https://blog.herzing.ca/winnipeg-needs-more-health-care-aides-should-you-get-training) [![health care aide training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/health%20care%20aide%20-%20practium.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/winnipeg-needs-more-health-care-aides-should-you-get-training) Dec 17, 2018, 9:19:35 AM *Herzing Health Care Aide students pose for a photo*  Are you considering becoming a health care aide (HCA)? Wondering what's involved in training, and whether you'd be a good fit for this career? There's no one better to talk to than Nancy Scott, RN. Nancy has been teaching full-time for 20 years, and actually helped develop the Health Care Aide Program at Herzing College in Winnipeg. She started as a health care aide herself, and has brought years of experience, dedication, and passion to the program. In fact, it's because of Nancy's commitment to excellence that Herzing now offers the most comprehensive, cutting-edge health care aide training in Winnipeg. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/winnipeg-needs-more-health-care-aides-should-you-get-training) ## [Which Life Skills Will You Teach as a Community Services Worker?](https://blog.herzing.ca/major-life-skills-you-will-teach-as-a-community-services-worker) [![Community services worker assisting a young woman](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/life%20skills-1.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/major-life-skills-you-will-teach-as-a-community-services-worker) Dec 11, 2018, 3:11:46 PM *Updated December 2025* What exactly qualifies as "life skills"? For many of us, these are abilities we start learning as children and build on as we enter adulthood and become increasingly independent. We're talking about things like landing a job, managing your finances, keeping yourself healthy, and building good social relationships. Aside from a few bumps here and there, we tend to develop these skills naturally, over time. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/major-life-skills-you-will-teach-as-a-community-services-worker) ## [Sustainable Architecture: 4 Popular Green Energy Sources for Buildings](https://blog.herzing.ca/sustainable-architecture-4-green-energy-sources-for-buildings) [![sustainable architecture](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/green%20energy.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/sustainable-architecture-4-green-energy-sources-for-buildings) Dec 6, 2018, 3:52:19 PM *Updated December 2025* Sustainable architecture is all about finding better ways to construct buildings so their environmental impact is as small as possible. It's about innovation, creativity, technology, and a total commitment to sustainability. But there are other good reasons to go green. Buildings that happily co-exist with nature are often cheaper to run—a major bonus for clients who want to save costs over the long term, while staying true to their eco values. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/sustainable-architecture-4-green-energy-sources-for-buildings) ## [Becoming a Child/Youth Worker After CSW Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/becoming-a-child/youth-worker-after-csw-training) [![Group of smiling children](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Group%20of%20happy%20children.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/becoming-a-child/youth-worker-after-csw-training) Nov 30, 2018, 4:10:57 PM *Updated December 2023* Working with disadvantaged and endangered children is truly a special calling. At-risk youth are one of the most vulnerable populations in our society. Children facing trauma and crisis require skilled advocates—professionals who are trained to offer protection, support, and services that are specially designed to protect their safety, and create long-term solutions for health and wellbeing. Interested in becoming a child and youth worker in Canada? Are you considering community services worker (CSW) training to specialize in this branch of social services? Take a few moments to explore exactly what a child/youth worker is, the responsibilities you'd have in this role, and the skills and training you'll need to get started. By the end of this post, you'll have a clearer idea of whether this career is right for you, and which steps to take next. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/becoming-a-child/youth-worker-after-csw-training) ## [Early Childhood Education: Amazing Things Babies Learn by Age One](https://blog.herzing.ca/early-childhood-education-amazing-things-babies-learn-by-age-one) [![early childhood education](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/new%20baby.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/early-childhood-education-amazing-things-babies-learn-by-age-one) Nov 25, 2018, 3:30:47 PM *Updated December 2025* Why is the first year of life so important for childhood learning and development? What's going on in a baby's brain and body during those pivotal 12 months? If you're planning to work in early childhood education, know that you'll be caring for humans at a key stage in their physical, emotional, and intellectual development. You'll have a front-row seat to the incredible changes that take place as newborns become toddlers. And you'll see how much your teaching impacts their development as they tackle the challenges of growing up. Just how important is baby's first year? Take a look at some of the amazing things children can do by age one. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/early-childhood-education-amazing-things-babies-learn-by-age-one) ## [Should You Become a Network Technician? 8 Things to Consider](https://blog.herzing.ca/should-you-become-a-network-technician-8-things-to-consider) [![network-administration-courses-2](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/network-administration-courses-2.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/should-you-become-a-network-technician-8-things-to-consider) Nov 21, 2018, 1:53:16 PM *Updated December 2025* Choosing a career is very exciting...but it can also be incredibly stressful. There's the cost of training, the investment of time and hard work, and worries about actually finding a job. This is a high-stakes decision for many people, whether you're fresh out of high school or looking for a new direction. No one wants to end up in a career they're not suited for in a field where nobody's hiring. It's all about finding that perfect balance: an occupation that matches your interests and natural skills and has healthy employment growth and demand. Are you facing this dilemma? Wondering if you should become a network technician, but not totally sure it's the right move? You need more information. And that's exactly what we're delivering in this week's post. These are eight things to consider before you take the leap and start an IT career in networking. By the end of this list, you'll have a much clearer idea of where you're headed and what steps to take next. Let's get started! [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/should-you-become-a-network-technician-8-things-to-consider) ## [8 Ways to Know You're Destined for a Career in Interior Design](https://blog.herzing.ca/8-ways-to-know-you-are-destined-for-a-career-in-interior-design) [![interior design career](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/interior%20design-1.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/8-ways-to-know-you-are-destined-for-a-career-in-interior-design) Nov 8, 2018, 2:06:24 PM *Updated December 2025* Full disclosure: We don't have a crystal ball or time machine, so we can't be completely certain which career you are destined to choose. However, we *do* know students pretty well. We've spent decades helping people choose the right diploma programs. So we know a thing or two about career guidance and selecting the program that best matches your natural skills and professional goals. Want to know if an interior design career is in your future? [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/8-ways-to-know-you-are-destined-for-a-career-in-interior-design) ## [5 Ways Personal Support Worker is the Most Meaningful Job in Healthcare](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-ways-personal-support-worker-is-the-most-meaningful-job-in-healthcare) [![personal support worker](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/respite%20care%20as%20health%20care%20aide%20-%20LEAD%20IMAGE.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-ways-personal-support-worker-is-the-most-meaningful-job-in-healthcare) Oct 23, 2018, 1:26:47 PM *Updated December 2025* We've all heard the news and read the stats. Canada's health care system is stretched to the limit. We don't have enough long-term care beds, there aren't enough medical professionals, and we don't know how we'll care for our growing population of seniors. It's no surprise that in the middle of this challenge, we've seen demand for personal support workers skyrocket. Why? Because personal support workers (PSWs) provide essential health care services doctors and nurses cannot. They fill a growing need in our society for flexible, personalized patient care—the kind of ongoing support our hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes can't provide. Exactly what makes PSWs so important? Take a look at five ways personal support workers change lives on a daily basis. Here's what makes this career one of the most meaningful jobs in healthcare today. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-ways-personal-support-worker-is-the-most-meaningful-job-in-healthcare) ## [5 Keys to Successful Building Design: An Intro for New Students](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-keys-to-successful-building-design-an-intro-for-new-students) [![architectural design ](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/architectural%20design%20keys.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-keys-to-successful-building-design-an-intro-for-new-students) Oct 5, 2018, 12:21:50 PM *Updated December 2025* What are some of the challenges you'll face as a new building designer? What steps will you go through when creating new building concepts from scratch? Key questions for anyone considering a career in building design. On the surface, building design might seem like a purely technical occupation. You work with computer-aided design software all day, do a lot of calculations, and produce highly detailed drawings and blueprints. But the truth is, building design is about much, much more than plugging measurements into a computer program. It's truly an art and a science. 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