When you think about career colleges, what sorts of programs come to mind? Many people instantly think of courses like health care aide, office administration, and computer networking. And while those certainly exist, the full range of course offerings is far more diverse than you might imagine.
Keep reading to learn about some unique career college programs that often go unnoticed but offer a specialized education leading to exciting career prospects.
Some people are drawn to broadcasting and media communications because they want to get in front of the camera or microphone. Others are passionate about behind-the-scenes work like writing, producing, promoting, editing, and researching. And still others are interested in digital content creation and social media management.
Careers in communications and media encompass a fairly wide range and can be both creative and technical. Keep reading to learn about 10 top examples, divided into categories for easier navigation.
After a university experience that didn’t go well and an enjoyable-but-taxing stint as a childcare provider, Naomi Penner knew she wanted something different.
A radio ad for Herzing College caught her attention. Why not pursue a diploma in broadcasting, which she’d been interested in since she was a kid?
This was late 2020, when pandemic restrictions still made traditional classes difficult. Fortunately, Herzing’s program was available online and gave Naomi the flexibility she needed.
She is now the morning show host for Now Country 104.7 and handles social media for three different radio stations in Winnipeg.
We spoke with Naomi recently to learn more about her experience at Herzing and how her career has unfolded since graduation.
Herzing broadcasting student Harrison Jordan hones his studio skills on campus
Herzing Cup winner Sam Brownell (center) with Career Development Director Caroline Glowatski (left) and Director of Educational Funding Michelle Moncado (right)
Each year, Herzing College hosts a competition among its campuses for the best student presentation.
The national winner gets flown to the College’s annual meeting to share his or her story and receive the Herzing Cup.
Photo: Michael Ledda at his home in Winnipeg
Before Covid-19 wreaked havoc on Winnipeg, Michael Ledda was living life as usual. He was busy working full-time as a chef, happy with his job, and making a steady income to support his three children.
But when the lockdown started, Michael’s entire world quickly crumbled. Before long, he was out of a job. Things got so tight financially, he had to sell off his possessions just to pay rent.
Sadly, Michael’s story is not unique. So many Winipeggers lost their jobs during the pandemic, the CBC wrote an article about it, featuring Michael and several others.
Jenna Boholij (Herzing’s Director of Marketing Communications) read the CBC story and was so moved by Michael’s struggle, she proposed an idea.
Why not offer him a full scholarship, so he can re-train and get back on his feet?
The entire Herzing team got on board and reached out to Michael with the offer. He happily accepted and is now enrolled in the Broadcasting and Media Communications program.
This week, we chatted with Michael to find out how his life has changed since going back to school. Here are the highlights of our conversation.
Updated February 2023
You may have heard that traditional media is going the way of the dinosaurs. After all, the way we consume content now is vastly different than it was a couple of decades ago.
With all the changes that are impacting the industry, is it still worth pursuing a broadcasting career?
The truth is there are actually more ways to make a living in this field now than ever before.
But it's important to understand the new realities of the media industry and what to expect if you're thinking about entering it.
In this post, we give an overview of current trends that are affecting the broadcasting communications sector in Canada.
We also provide important information on job options, employment outlooks, key skills, and salaries.
Explore the new world of broadcast media. Find out what this field is all about and whether it's a good fit for you.
Updated December 2022
People will tell you that starting a career in broadcasting is incredibly difficult. So you should prepare yourself for a gruelling journey, countless rejections, and years of working as a lowly assistant.
And while it’s true that most newcomers start at the bottom, there are far more opportunities to advance and succeed than people realize. The broadcasting and media communications industry is truly vast.
There are many career paths to choose from; many ways to nurture your talents and find your niche.What do you need to get started? You need a good strategy.
Updated May 2023
“If you want to make it in broadcasting, you can’t be a one-trick pony.” Wise words from Winnipeg broadcasting guru and Herzing instructor Bev Edmondson.
Anyone who's studied with Bev over the past 20 years has heard this piece of advice over and over in her classroom. And it’s more true now than ever!
The world of broadcasting has changed dramatically since the dawn of the internet. Gone are the days when radio and television were your only two options. From podcasts to YouTube to virtually limitless possibilities for content production on social media—there are so many new ways to tell stories and share news.
Broadcasting has come a long way over the last 20 years. The internet and new forms of digital media have completely changed the way we produce, share, and consume news. They've even changed what we consider news.
Where traditional broadcasting training focused on radio and television, new programs are expanding to include other key channels - like podcasting, YouTube, and the wide world of social media content production.
Dreaming of a career in broadcasting? There are more career options now than ever before.
