Herzing Blog

Updated December 2023

What happens to someone who has served time in prison and gets released back into the community? How do they find a job and a place to live? Who can they turn to for support to get their life back on track and start building a better future for themselves?

In many cases, ex-offenders find that support at a halfway house. Like the name suggests, a halfway house is a bridge between prison and the outside world—a place that is "halfway" between incarceration and the free community.

On May 1st, 2018, Herzing Institutes of Canada launched a ground-breaking new program designed to make career training and continued professional development much more affordable for students.

It's called the HOEP initiative, which stands for Herzing Open Education Program. Under the new system, anyone who completes a Herzing diploma program can enrol in further training at no additional tuition cost.

Updated January 2024

What kind of person is drawn to medical office administrator training? In our experience, the kind of people who choose this program (and do really well in the career) share a few specific characteristics and goals:

1) They're generally interested in the field of medicine and health care and want to be part of a clinical team.

2) They're natural "organizers" who are fairly detail-oriented and enjoy taking charge.

3) They're practical—these students are looking for a quick training program that will lead directly to a job in health care (rather than pursuing years of university study).

4) Most importantly, they are looking for a career that focuses on helping others—specifically, helping people protect their most valuable asset in life: their health.

Licensed architect and Herzing instructor Jacob Allderdice

Updated November 2022

Are you considering a career in building design? Wondering what college training programs look like and what your employment options would be after graduation?

You've come to the right place! This week, we're talking with Herzing's Building Design Technician program instructor, Jacob Allderdice, a veteran design professional with decades of industry experience and plenty of advice for prospective design students.

Updated December 2023

What are your job options as a computer network support specialist? Which career paths are most likely to provide steady employment and competitive salaries after graduation?

Important questions for anyone considering a career in the IT support field.

In this post, we look at two of the most popular employment options for graduates of computer support programs.

Get a detailed job description for both roles, including the latest info on salaries and job outlook in Canada.

Updated January 2024

If you live in Winnipeg and want to start a career in health care (without years of university training), becoming a health care aide is an excellent option.

This is a front-line role that involves caring directly for patients and playing a key part in their daily lives. The job is not easy, but if you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others, working as a health care aide can be tremendously rewarding.

What should you know about this career path before you commit to a training program?

First, understand exactly what a health care aide does, what you'll study in training, and your job options after college. Let's get started.

Updated December 2023

What does it mean to work as a community support worker? Is this the right career path for you?

There are so many myths surrounding the field of social services that it can be difficult for people to separate fact from fiction and make an informed decision about CSW training.

Let's start by debunking five of the most common myths about working in community services.

Read on to learn the truth about what CSWs do, who they work with, and how much money they earn.

Updated December 2023

What would the world do without talented, patient, knowledgeable IT support professionals?

Organizations across the globe are absolutely dependent on high-functioning computer networks. And yet most people know very little (or zero) about how their computers actually work, and what to do when things go wrong.

Enter the helpdesk analyst. This is the person you call when you can't log in to your company network, your new software won't install properly, or you foolishly open a virus-laden email.

Updated December 2023

There are so many career paths students can pursue after earning a business diploma. Accounting, office administration, marketing, client services, human resources, sales...even starting your own business.

Where does business development fit into the equation?

Effective interior design is all about creating attractive, human-friendly spaces that also serve functional needs. Successful designers blend creativity with technical precision and balance their own ideas with the specific goals and needs of clients.