Community Support Worker students in class at the Herzing College Winnipeg campus
Updated February 2023
Thinking about a career in social services, but don’t want to invest four years in a university degree? You’re probably leaning toward Community Support Worker training.
There are quite a few colleges offering this program (or something similar) across Canada. Most students do their research, compare all the programs, read all the reviews, and try to figure out which school is right for them.
William Rapisarda teaches the online Supply Chain Management program at Herzing, and is an Associate Category Manager with Cabela's Canada
We started offering a Supply Chain Management program at Herzing a couple of years ago, when we saw big demand in the field across Manitoba.
But the truth is, not many people are aware of how fast this industry is growing...or what supply chain management even is!
We got so many questions about the training, career path, and job options that we decided to bring in an expert to answer them.
Who better to ask than William Rapisarda? He teaches the Supply Chain Management program at Herzing and has been working in the field for almost 25 years.
Photo: Austin Siragusa, Broadcasting and Media Communication program graduate
Updated January, 2021.
Think the broadcasting industry is impossible to break into, and you'll never land a decent job straight out of college?
Been told that your goal of becoming an on-air host or reporter is just a pipe dream?
Meet Austin Siragusa. He's living proof that breaking into broadcasting (and landing a great job) isn't so far-fetched after all.
Austin landed his first broadcasting gig before he even completed Herzing's training program in 2016.
Updated July 2023
As a freshly hired computer network administrator or technician, your top goal is to ensure the network you’re responsible for is secure, optimized, and free from disruptions.
For businesses, a well-oiled network means improved productivity, increased profit, and more satisfied customers. And with so many daily processes and transactions relying heavily on high-performing networks, talented administrators are in very high demand.
Nancy Scott RN (centre) wins the Herzing College Teacher of the Year award for her outstanding work with health care aide students
Health care aides (HCAs) are in high demand in Winnipeg and across most of Canada. Our rapidly aging population and dwindling health care budgets have long-term care facilities bursting at the seams.
Meanwhile, many seniors are opting to stay in their own homes for longer, creating a need for trained health care aides who can assist them to live safely on their own.
If you're looking for a career in healthcare that doesn't require years of training, but involves challenging, meaningful work—becoming a health care aide is an ideal option.
Maria Aquino (far right) poses with business students and faculty at the Herzing College Winnipeg campus
Updated November, 2020.
A lot of people choose business administration training because it opens up so many different career paths. Accounting, marketing, sales, management, client services...this program builds a strong foundation in several key areas of business.
And that's exactly what Maria Theresa Aquino was looking for when she started the Business Administration program at Herzing earlier this year.
Updated January 2023
If you're reading this post, chances are you're seriously considering a career in medical office administration. Maybe you've already decided on a training program or are still researching options.
Either way, we're here to help you make a smart decision, based on your interests, natural skills, and professional goals. Skills lists are a great way to look ahead into the future and see what you'll actually be learning in class and doing at work.
Photo: Herzing graduate, Sheri Richard in her Health Care Aide uniform at Extendicare Oakview Place in Winnipeg.
It's always really exciting to catch up with Herzing grads and see how much their lives have changed since finishing school and starting a brand new career.
Health Care Aide graduate Sheri Richard, is a great example. She switched career paths later in life, when she could no longer find work in her field and needed a new direction.
Sheri knew she wanted to help people, so she started looking around for quick training options. A five-month health care aide diploma was an ideal fit.
And even though she has three children and a very busy schedule, Sheri took the leap and started the program. Turns out, it was the best decision she ever made.
Here's what she told us about heading back to school, starting her health care aide career, and where she's working now.
Susan Zirk in her health care aide scrubs, in Selkirk, Manitoba.
Are you considering becoming a health care aide, and wondering if you'd be a good fit for the role?
Looking to switch jobs, but don't want to spend years re-training? You're definitely not alone.
Susan Zirk was working a high-pressure finance job when she started looking around for other options. She wanted to do something with more meaning - work that actually helps people and feels rewarding.
Finally, she took the plunge and signed up for Health Care Aide training at Herzing College Winnipeg.
Now she's living a completely different life, working for a home-care company that helps seniors live safely and independently in their own residences.
We checked in with Susan this week to see how her new career is going and learn more about her experience becoming a health care aide. Read on for the highlights!
Updated July 2023
How do you know if you're a good fit for business training? Before you spend thousands on tuition and invest the time in studying, how can you be sure this path is right for you?
These are crucial questions for any student—questions you absolutely should be asking. College is a big investment of time and money.
The point of training is to build on your natural skills and get qualified for a career you'll be great at and truly enjoy.
So before you take the next step, consider the nine points on this list. These are some clear signs you're suited for business training and would be successful in this career path.
