What's it Like to Work as a Business Development Officer?

Mar 19, 2018 3:28:03 PM

Updated October 2022

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?

Interior Design Career Options: Working as a Retail Space Planner

Mar 16, 2018 11:28:38 AM

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.

What's Your Role as a Community Support Worker?

Mar 14, 2018 1:31:28 PM

Updated December 2022

Do you feel called to a career in social services? Want to make a real difference in your community helping disadvantaged, at-risk individuals create happier, healthier lives?

It sounds like you would be an ideal candidate for community support worker (CSW) training. CSWs work at the grassroots level, helping vulnerable children, adults, and seniors gain access to practical support and social services within their communities.

CSWs intervene where help is needed most. They guide individuals toward better life decisions, promote inclusion within our communities, and in some cases, provide emergency support to people in life-threatening situations. Fundamentally, CSWs help reshape and save lives.

Read on to learn more about what community support workers do, the job outlook for CSWs in Winnipeg, and how training works.

Life as an Architectural Technician: Explore Training & Careers

Mar 8, 2018 12:19:31 PM

Updated January 2023

Architectural technicians provide an essential service to architects, civil engineers, and construction companies. They combine expert drafting skills with thorough knowledge of building codes, best design practices, and creative insight.

If you're passionate about architecture and enjoy the meticulous, detailed process of creating blueprints and technical drawings, training to become an architectural technician could be your ideal career path.

Pros & Cons of Becoming a Paralegal: Advice for New Students

Feb 28, 2018 8:32:42 AM

Updated November 2022

There are several key advantages to becoming a paralegal in Ontario right now. Ontario paralegals enjoy more autonomy and a broader scope of practice than their peers in other parts of Canada—and there is constant pressure to expand their role even further.

How Early Childhood Educators Can Build Trust With Young Children

Feb 26, 2018 9:54:10 AM

"Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be."

Wise words from 40-year veteran teacher, TED talk speaker, and professional development coach Rita F. Pierson.

Truly connecting with and championing your students requires one very important, key ingredient: trust. Without trust, there can be no respect, no nurturing, no safe space in which to grow and learn.

What Does a Legal Assistant Do? The 3 Main Categories of Tasks

Feb 22, 2018 12:11:47 PM

Updated January 2023

What draws students to legal assistant training instead of say, a business administration program? Why choose this career over other positions that also focus on office management?

Should You Take PSW Training? 4 Things to Consider Before You Enrol

Feb 18, 2018 1:48:18 PM

Updated January 2023

Inspired to begin a career in health care? Looking at your local training options?

Many students are attracted to personal support worker (PSW) training because of the direct focus on patient care, flexible work schedules, and high level of demand across Canada for PSWs. Students also like this program because it's quite short (usually less than 12 months) and is an excellent entry point for other health care careers, such as nursing.

Thinking you might enrol in PSW training this year? Before you sign up for a program, take some time to consider what it takes to succeed in this field, the skills you'll focus on in training, and your local job prospects.

Read on to make sure you're a good fit for the PSW career path.

The Admin Assistant's Guide to Multitasking: How to Juggle Tasks

Feb 13, 2018 3:58:57 PM

Updated November 2022

When most people think about the challenges of running an office, the very first thing that comes to mind is multitasking.

Offices are hubs of activity. They are the nerve centre of every company, small business, government agency, and community organization.

Offices are, by definition, busy environments where employees coordinate projects, hold meetings, pitch ideas, and carry out routine operations.

Career Paths After Business College: What Is An Account Manager?

Feb 12, 2018 11:15:12 AM

Updated November 2022

Business college opens up so many career paths for graduates. Sales, marketing, client services, accounting, starting your own business—the possibilities are both exciting and a little overwhelming.

Which path should you take? Which business career best suits your natural abilities, interests, and professional goals? Where should you start out after earning your diploma?

In this post, we look at the role of account manager, one of your possible pathways after business training.

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