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.

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, it can be difficult for people to separate fact from fiction, and make an informed decision about CSW training.

Let's start by debunking 5 of the most common myths about working in community services.

Updated December, 2020.

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?

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?

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.

Customer service plays an absolutely crucial role in the success of every business. Just think about it—when a company responds poorly to a complaint, or fails to follow-up at all, they are likely to receive a serious backlash online.

Have any doubts about how important health care aides are in the medical profession? Wondering exactly how you'll be supporting patients, and improving their quality of life, as a health care aide?

For most new graduates—in any field—job interviews are both exciting and incredibly nerve-wracking.

There's a common misconception that office support staff have it easy. Because they're not primary decision-makers, or managing a whole department, many are quick to assume the job is simple—something anyone could do. 

What part does negotiation play in supply chain management?

It's actually quite simple.  If you work in purchasing or procurement, a key part of your role will be to track inventory levels, and order new components, equipment, or raw materials as needed, so your employer can fulfill orders coming in from clients.

This means identifying the best suppliers for the products you need, and negotiating the best deal you can, in terms of price, quality, service, conditions, etc.  

In most cases, you'll talk to several different suppliers and compare deals before deciding on who your company will do business with.