tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59968045560108026632024-02-15T20:34:22.761-08:00Centennial CollegeCentennial college is Toronto's No. 1 community college. It offers lots of full time and part time programs including diploma, degree programs & also offers co-operative programs. Students of Co-operative programs can gain practical field experience with their college studies.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.comBlogger1808125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-45088093985887135742015-08-26T10:47:00.004-07:002015-08-26T10:50:09.002-07:003 Steps to becoming a Truck and Coach Technician<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A truck and coach technician is responsible for repairing, maintaining and diagnosing large commercial service automotives including heavy-duty trucks, large construction vehicles, buses and tractor-trailers. <br />
During a typical day of work, a technician will inspect, diagnose and repair brake systems, engines, electrical components, steering systems, transmissions and tires. An important aspect of the daily duties is to ensure all vehicles meet safety regulations. A technician will use electrical and computerized testing devices to aid in the inspection and to help identify problems. <br />
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<b>What is the working environment like?</b><br />
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Many technicians operate out of auto body shops. The trade demands the technicians to have great physical strengths, strong manual dexterity and have the ability to work in noisy environments. <br />
The mobility and working hours vary on the employer and position. The most vital aspect is to ensure the working environment is safe.<br />
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<b>How do I know if I’m a good fit?</b><br />
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If you are someone who loves to work with their hands, enjoys fixing automobiles and thrives from hands-on learning, than a career as a truck and coach ATS Toronto is right for you.<br />
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<li>They have a strong understanding of mathematics</li>
<li>Good knowledge of mechanics and interested in repairing large commercial vehicles.</li>
<li>Strong senses ( touch and smell)</li>
<li>Strong physical stamina to life and to work in diverse positions</li>
<li>Love problem solving and to work independently</li>
<li>Willingness to learn</li>
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Becoming a tech can be achieved in three steps.<br />
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<b>Step one: Apply for an Apprenticeship</b><br />
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You can apply to Centennial College’s Ashtonbee Truck and Coach Technician MAP. A modified apprentice program (MAPs) provides apprentices with skill development using non-traditional periods of school and workplace training. Upon successful completion of the in-school training, you will earn a certificate. Applicants who are not registered as an apprentice may be accepted to certain modified programs through a successful interview process.<br />
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While at Centennial, you will receive 32 weeks of classroom and lab training and four additional weeks with a potential employer. <br />
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<b>Complete on the Job Training</b><br />
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Once you have completed your certificate, you will begin an apprenticeship with a fleet, transit or dealership. Centennial College works with a number of employers such as Ford, Honda, Canadian Tire, Toyota and General Motors of Canada. A good benefit of your apprenticeship is that you will be getting paid while learning.<br />
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<b>Complete you Licensing</b><br />
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Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will be eligible to write your provincial Certificate of Qualification exam. Upon successful completion, you will have access to the Automotive Transportation Service Superintendents Association (ATS), a local apprenticeship committee, who will assist you in obtaining an apprenticeship contract and employment.<br />
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The School of Transportation is highly renowned by automotive professionals across Canada for its superior lab facilities and teaching. Get career ready and obtain a fulfilling and rewarding career in only a year and get paid while learning. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-32573366237295438422015-08-24T11:53:00.000-07:002015-08-24T11:53:22.481-07:00How child and youth care workers help you!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Community service workers, such as those in <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/child-youth-care/">child and youth care</a>, will touch most of us at some point in our lives. Whether it’s because of a friend going through a trying time, or you personally, it’s a field that’s always in need of those with a caring and helping disposition. I know this to be true because without the remarkably compassionate people who work in this industry, I wouldn’t be where I am today.<br />
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Growing up, I didn’t fully comprehend just how much my family relied on our local network of community services. Without telling you my entire story, let’s just say I will be forever grateful for the help my family got during some of the toughest times we’ve ever gone through. We had access to youth counselors, employment advisors, family advocates, justice workers and more, and a lot of them had a foundation in youth care. <br />
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Professionals in this industry don’t just work to help the stereotypical “troubled teen.” They’re there for entire families, and they’re there when they need it most. It’s not a glamorous profession and it’s definitely not your typical desk job, but the personal fulfillment of seeing someone overcome adversity is powerful. <br />
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So if you’re thinking of getting into the helping industry, explore some of the below options to see where a diploma in <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/child-youth-care/">Child and Youth Care Toronto</a> can take you.<br />
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<b>School Guidance:</b> Guidance counselors aren’t just trained to help students figure out their post-secondary confusion on what school to go to and what to take. They offer advice and support on teen relationships and sexuality, family life, mental health and more. <br />
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<b>Family Support: </b>Families are often referred to these types of advocates by social service workers and help them through long- and short-term difficulties. They can be depended on to provide guidance and advice for families affected by financial or marital difficulties, drug and/or alcohol addictions and behavioural issues. <br />
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<b>Crisis Intervention: </b>Trained to deal with families and individuals in distress, such as mental health emergencies, adolescent issues, family violence or other crises, workers in these roles help to quickly alleviate immediate issues. Once the initial urgency of the situation has been diffused, they then work with the individuals to develop crisis plans and often refer them to a network of other helpful community services.<br />
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<b>Youth Employment Services:</b> People who work in this area help disadvantaged and at-risk youth find meaningful employment. This might mean providing resume assistance, interview preparation, search support and help dealing with other work-related issues. Youth employment service workers also provide guidance and direction for those seeking to gain additional skills and higher education.<br />
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<b>Community-Based Programs:</b> There are a number of community programs that help children, youth and their families. Each program is typically more focused in particular subject areas and include associations such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Clubs, Catholic Family Services, Community Living networks, local outreach and youth centres, young parents support services, and so many more. <br />
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If you have a strong desire to help others, the <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/child-youth-care/">Child and Youth Care diploma</a> will open doors to a successful and rewarding career. Your options are plenty and the field is a noble one. You just might be the difference in someone’s life.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-77191344543375974892015-08-19T09:36:00.000-07:002015-08-19T09:36:00.268-07:00A Day in the Life of an Automotive Service Technician<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
An <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/automotive-service-technician-canadian-tire/" target="_blank">automotive service technician Canadian Tire</a> will work a normal eight hours a day along with occasional weekends and evenings. Typically working in a motor vehicle dealer, garage or service station, the workday is always busy with duties to complete.<br />
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The technician will begin his or her workday by reviewing work orders and discussing the tasks at hand with the supervisor. When reviewing what needs to be fixed on the vehicle, the technician may find that several checks need to be conducted.<br />
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The technician will begin by changing, repairing or replacing parts and components of automotive systems including fuel, brake, steering and suspension systems, transmissions, differentials, drive and shafts, emission control and exhaust systems, engines and electrical, cooling and climate control systems by using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment. <br />
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A technician may also find themselves painting and sanding vehicles, running tests or performing scheduled service maintenance, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.<br />
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The working environment is usually loud and nosy and technicians will find their days physically demanding as the work on different types of automotive everyday from hatchbacks and sedans to sport cars to antique vehicles. <br />
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Depending on the vehicle and the type of work that needs to be done, the technicians will require heavier machinery and they may spend hours welding or hammering dents out of a car door.<br />
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Whether a motor vehicle dealer, garage or service station, you will usually find an apprentice working alongside an experienced technician. Most of the time, the apprentice is completing a program component. Once the program is completed, the apprentice is likely guaranteed full-time work. In efforts to get the right education to work in the field, many opt to take a 32-week<a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/automotive-service-technician-canadian-tire/" target="_blank"> Automotive Service program</a>. Centennial has partnered with Canadian Tire to offer the certificate program that combines in-depth classroom and hands-on lab training with a four week on the job work placement experience.<br />
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<a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/automotive-service-technician-canadian-tire/" target="_blank">Automotive apprenticeship Canadian tire</a> appeals to people who like hands-on tasks and who get satisfaction from challenging physical labour. Many are problem solvers and quick thinker who love being in an environment that allows them to fix what was once broken.<br />
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According to Stats Canada, given the growth in the motor vehicle fleet and aging population, the number of automotive service technicians should increase over the next few years. The field is looking promising, will you be apart of the <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/automotive-service-technician-canadian-tire/" target="_blank">automotive MAP Centennial program</a>?</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-32027622277669557932015-08-17T08:52:00.001-07:002015-08-17T08:57:17.367-07:00Three Benefits of Becoming an Early Childhood Educator<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A career as an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) is one that is both rewarding and fun. You will find that you’re career is truly unique. It’s unique in the sense that your office is a playground, a playground of not only endless play for the children who are in your care, but also a playground of endless learning. <br />
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The <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/early-childhood-education-progress/" target="_blank">early childhood program</a> swap the suit and tie for crayons, sandboxes, paint, toys and juice stains and not one would ever change their work environment because this setting, whether it be a daycare or a elementary classroom, is where not only the children thrive, but where the ECE thrives as a teacher. <br />
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The children who are in your care look to you for guidance, nurturing and affection; to them you are their learning resource. <br />
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<b>Focus on Shaping Young Minds</b><br />
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You will be learning how to approach children with respect and consideration. That behavior will be reciprocated to you and the children will learn that they have value and worth. This will help build an environment open to knowledge. <br />
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The children will feel comfortable in your care, giving not only them ease, but their parents as well. The children will feel comfortable to express themselves through play, which will in turn help them learn and grow. <br />
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Children see endless possibilities when they create with open-ended materials. Learning becomes an innate part of their experimentation. Children learn concepts of math, science and language through their discoveries. <br />
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Educators know of the importance of children learning and absorbing, the education is the most vital at the ages of zero from five years old. Under their teachings and guidance, children from all backgrounds and diverse abilities, grow and learn through acts of play and socialization which helps them prepare for their educational career in the years to come.<br />
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<b>For the Love of Children</b><br />
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Children always have a look of wonder in their eyes. The world is a big place for them and they are more than ready to explore. The workdays get a little brighter, minds get enlightened by the day and the love for your career continues to blossom. One must love children and all of their differences, be it characteristic differences or physical differences. One must want to make an impact of the lives of these young people and make a difference with lasting value. <br />
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It’s a messy job (paint stains, markers on your hands, sand in your hair, the list goes on.) You might want to bring a change of clothes, literally. But the small mess is worth the rewards.<br />
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Working in a Supportive Environment <br />
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Another perk about being in the <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/early-childhood-education-progress/" target="_blank">Centennial ECE program</a> is the supportive environment surrounding you. From administrators who are helping you grow as a teacher, to your peers who you will constantly be learning from, to the children you inspire, to the parents that you ally with as a nurturing figure to their little one. <br />
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The environment is always one that is positive, friendly and motivating.<br />
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<b>Fast facts about the field in Canada</b><br />
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<li>The number of children 0-5 years has increased,rising from 2,093,000 children 0-5 years in 2009 to 2,230,000 in 2012.</li>
<li>The 0-4 age group has been growing at the highest rate in 50 years (11% since 2006).</li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>According to http://childcarecanada.org/sites/default/files/StateofECEC2012.pdf</i></span><br />
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Sounding like a career of interest? Wondering what background knowledge you’ll need? <br />
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The School of Community and Health Studies at Centennial College is highly respected, as it will teach you to take responsibility for observing the needs of children and create well-planned and stimulating programs suited to meet their needs.<br />
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Facilitated from Progress Campus, the <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/early-childhood-education-progress/" target="_blank">Early Childhood Education </a>program is a hands-on offering that will include real-world experience at Centennial College’s two early childhood education centres. Used as lab schools, these centres will allow you to experience and understand high quality childcare.<br />
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Let Centennial help you get into a career, not just a job, that you will love. One that not only will be rewarding to you, but rewarding to your community at large.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-70896482932742532712015-08-13T11:12:00.000-07:002015-08-13T11:12:01.113-07:00 How the HRAC program ignites future success<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As a <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/heating-refrigeration-and-ac-technician/" target="_blank">Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician</a>, your job is all about balance. That is, being able to achieve perfect temperatures, levels of humidity and overall air quality in homes, offices and other buildings. What you might not know is that these highly-skilled professionals can enjoy excellent job security, terrific learning opportunities, and even greater earning potential.<br />
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<b>In-demand</b><br />
When you think about it, most places have some sort of heating and cooling system in place. Whether it’s a large industrial furnace, a window-unit air conditioner or an ice rink refrigeration system, these appliances require constant maintenance and upkeep. Can you imagine what it would be like in the dead of winter with no heat or how difficult it’d be to skate on an iceless rink? So it’s not hard to imagine the sheer volume of service calls HRAC technicians receive on a regular basis, let alone at the beginning of the winter and summer seasons.<br />
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Service demand aside, employment growth in this industry has sharply increased – almost 40 per cent between 2010 and 2011 (Statistics Canada) – and with an aging population, many <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/heating-refrigeration-and-ac-technician/" target="_blank">heating technician</a> will soon retire making this one of the biggest growth industries.<br />
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<b>Great earning potential </b><br />
According to PayScale.com, entry-level workers start out making about $40,000 a year, and this only rises as you gain more experience. After about ten years on the job, and depending on your skills currency and career commitment, you might see yourself making upwards of $70,000 annually.<br />
As with any career, education and training is supremely important. Not only because you learn the important theory and tactical skills needed to be successful, but because you’ll start higher on the pay scale than those who have just a high school education. Taking the<a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/heating-refrigeration-and-ac-technician/" target="_blank"> HRAC program</a> at Centennial also steers you into an apprenticeship, which is necessary if you wish to become a tradesperson.<br />
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Continual skills development and staying up to date on the latest technology is also a factor in how much you’ll earn. Associations like the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada and the interprovincial Red Seal program provide certification and on-going training opportunities to help you keep up with advances in technological and industry standards.<br />
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<b>So what will I actually be doing?</b><br />
Design and Installation – You might determine system designs to fit customer preferences, read blueprints and install to pre-determined specs, or simply introduce new systems in place of older ones.<br />
Routine inspections – Inspecting older units to determine whether they meet current standards and regulations will be common in aging buildings. You might be asked to provide recommendations that meet energy-efficiency guidelines for the size of building and type of unit requested in addition to estimating costs for service.<br />
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Diagnostics, maintenance and service – Nothing lasts forever. And sometimes things break down at the most inopportune times, so emergency service in this industry is the norm. Refrigerant leaks, burnt out compressors, drainage blocks and sensor malfunctions are just some of the issues you’ll encounter in a long list of common problems. You’ll need to troubleshoot and diagnose what’s causing the difficulties, source parts, prepare service quotes… oh, and actually fix it!<br />
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So if you’re into ditching the briefcase for a combustion analyzer, then maybe you’ve found your match. This is a career for those who like using their hands, don’t mind getting them dirty and enjoy the challenge of solving complex mechanical and electrical problems.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-54674910529668371072015-08-12T09:00:00.000-07:002015-08-12T09:00:07.860-07:00Five Myths about the Trades<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Do you enjoy being around cars? Would you rather work with your hands as opposed to being in front of a computer all day? Have you considered Centennial’s <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/automotive-motive-power-technician-technical/" target="_blank">(Automotive) Motive Power Technician – Technical </a>program?<br />
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Undoubtedly, the trades are a booming field. With continuous job growth, it’s no wonder the field is in such high demand. Just think about it, skilled trade workers have an impact on our daily life. For instance, <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/automotive-motive-power-technician-technical/" target="_blank">automotive technicians</a> diagnose, analysis and repair our vehicles. They help get our transmission fixed, check our oil and correct our brake, all of which help us drive safely. <br />
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Those who have chosen to pursue a career in the trades are valuable to our communities, yet those who choose to pursue an apprenticeship often fall victim to a number of myths surrounding the profession. <br />
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But that is all they are just myths, not reality, so let’s break a few here. <br />
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</b> <b>Myth #1: Skilled trades are for students who get poor grades</b><br />
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This seems to be the most popular misconception that faces those who have joined the trades. However, quite the contrary is true. Trade workers have strong academic foundations in reading, writing, math and science.<br />
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<b>Myth#2: University is the only path to a good career </b><br />
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University is not the only path that one needs to take to ensure a promising career. Applying for an apprenticeship through the college will ensure you a good future in a high demand area with good pay and an opportunity to travel. Once certified, trade workers can move up and work as managers or supervisors.<br />
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</b> <b>Myth#3: Skilled trades are dirty, noisy and physically demanding</b><br />
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Yes, the trades can be physically demanding and the environments are certainly more diverse than that of an office, however, those who have chosen to work in the field find the work rewarding and get a great deal of satisfaction from working in a hands-on tasks. <br />
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<b>Myth#4: Jobs in the trades are dead end jobs</b><br />
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The trades offer many opportunities to advance your career from supervisor, to management to even the possibility of owning your own business. <br />
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<b>Myth #5: Women don’t have the physical strength to perform skilled trades</b><br />
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Another common and unfortunate misconception. Physical work does not solely imply strength. In fact, skilled trades require dexterity, stamina, good hand-eye coordination and balance – all attributes that women equally possess along with men.<br />
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If you are passionate about working with new technologies and are a hands-on learner, then the trades might be for you. Apply for an apprenticeship and see the benefits of trades work. You will be receiving hands-on training from your instructors, mastering life long skills and you will also be minimizing your student debt, pretty awesome right? Check out <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/automotive-motive-power-technician-technical/" target="_blank">Centennial Automotive Technician</a> program.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-12093109353044550882015-08-10T11:23:00.001-07:002015-08-24T12:22:15.983-07:00Five reasons to train as a truck and coach technician<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Not interested in actually driving a big rig but you’re mechanically inclined? Opportunity knocks for technicians in this rapidly expanding industry.<br />
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Almost everything you see around you travelled by truck at some point in its journey to get into the hands of consumers. Even by air or water, shipments must first be transported to processing plants, warehouses and stores, all by truck. It’s a critical and fast-moving industry, and here’s why you should consider becoming a <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/truck-and-coach-motive-power-technician/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Truck and Coach Motive Power Technician</a>:<br />
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1.<b> There is no shortage of trucks that will need fixing</b> – With more than 650,000 trucks on the road, servicing will always be needed for things like regular wear and tear, motor vehicle accidents, and federal safety requirements (which means routine inspections). And according to Workopolis, there’s been an increase in demand for service technicians over the last year by more than 130 per cent. Career prospects are looking good!<br />
2. <b>Technicians can have great work-life balance</b> – Unlike their truck-driving counterparts, who sometimes have to sacrifice a lot due to the time spent on the road, technicians keep regular and stable work hours. This means they don’t have to worry about putting strain on family or other relationships, can pursue interests and hobbies outside of work, and can build a life in a permanent location. <br />
3. <b>There is opportunity for career progression and advancement </b>– <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/truck-and-coach-motive-power-technician/" target="_blank">Truck and coach technicians</a> have the opportunity to obtain Red Seal endorsement on their trade certificates, which is the Canadian standard for excellence in the skilled trades. This means technicians can work anywhere in Canada and have greater career prospects than those not endorsed. Other opportunities include the ability to rise up into management positions or become shop owners.<br />
4. <b>Foundational and in-depth training can be completed in just two short years</b> – Our program gives you the ability to gain significant and thorough understanding of structural, mechanical, electrical and electronic vehicle systems and components in a short amount of time. This means you can get working in the industry as quickly as possible.<br />
5. <b>You never wanted to sit behind a desk all day, anyway</b> – You’re the type of person who enjoys figuring things out and understanding how they work. You don’t mind getting your hands dirty; in fact, you love it! You’ll never grow roots to a chair because you’re under a hydraulic platform or half inside a diesel engine.<br />
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So in an industry that’s booming, and a field that can give you maximum work-life balance and enormous opportunity, why not go for it? You’ve got nothing to lose and can start this September. Enroll today to become a <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/truck-and-coach-motive-power-technician/" target="_blank">Truck Technician in Toronto</a>!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-24446056744246112562015-07-02T10:00:00.000-07:002015-07-02T11:36:59.939-07:00A five-star career in Hospitality awaits you<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Have you ever dreamed of working in a five-star hotel? Or owning your own restaurant or pub? Or would love to work in a hotel or restaurant abroad?<br />
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Then Centennial College is the place for you. Did you know their <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/hospitality-management-hotel-resort/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Hospitality Management – Hotel and Resort program</span></a> is offered in a state-of-the-art building?<br />
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This program is a two-year full-time program, which is offered in the Fall, Winter and Summer. Applicants can choose when they wish to start.<br />
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Students will learn both the theoretical and practical components about the hospitality industry and embark on a field placement in their fourth month. They will also get plenty of experience by working at the <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-hospitality-tourism-and-culinary-arts/residence-and-conference-centre/horizons-restaurant/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">college’s restaurant, Horizon</span></a>’s , which is open to the public.<br />
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<b>The Centennial Difference</b><br />
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<li><b>Faculty</b> – You will be trained by industry leading professionals. The faculty will help you develop as a professional and help you to achieve your career goals.</li>
<li><b>Diversity</b> – Centennial’s curriculum covers an array of areas in the hospitality industry. Learn about kitchen and dining room practices, front office operations, housekeeping and facilities management and more.</li>
<li><b>Industry Experience</b> – Students will spend the final semester of this School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts program in a 15-week industry field placement. This opportunity has seen many students successfully transition directly from their placement to paid employment.</li>
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You will get a field placement. A world of job opportunities. What else could you ask for? Maybe you want to further your study to learn even more about the industry.<br />
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Qualified graduates can apply to one of our many partnered universities within Canada or aboard.<br />
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The Hospitality Management – Hotel and Resort program’s educational partners are:<br />
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<li>Athabasca University</li>
<li>International Hotel Management Institute (Switzerland)</li>
<li>Vancouver Island University</li>
<li>University of New Brunswick</li>
<li>Royal Roads University (B.C.)</li>
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We have a large number of hotels and resorts that would love to meet you, let us give you the skills you need to get you career ready.<br />
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<b>About the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts</b><br />
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The School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts prepares you for careers in any of the 5 sectors of tourism:<br />
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<li>Accommodation</li>
<li>Food and beverage</li>
<li>Transportation</li>
<li>Travel services</li>
<li>Recreation and entertainment</li>
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The skills learned in this program are transferable anywhere in Canada, and the world is at your feet. Our courses cover a full range of business practices in marketing, human resources, finance and industry operations - as applied to the entire hospitality and tourism field. You will gain valuable work experience through an individualized industry field placement, designed to provide a practical foundation for your career. Many students continue in their placement as full-time employees after graduation.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-66532384188181306222015-06-29T12:22:00.001-07:002015-06-29T12:22:53.769-07:00What Can I Do with my Accounting Diploma?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Do you have a passion for crunching numbers? Do you consider yourself a math whiz?<br />
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Sure, you have the educational backing to answer yes to the questions above, but you can’t help but wonder what exactly it is that you want to do with your diploma.<br />
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You wonder if you be chained at your desk with a calculator constantly adding, subtracting, diving and multiplying to ensure your employer isn’t over budget? I highly doubt your career will be that mundane. While working with numbers will certainly be part in your role, it won’t be the sole part.<br />
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<b>The Career Hunt</b><br />
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When you’re on the hunt and searching for your perfect career, find an employer that you like and a work culture you feel comfortable with, this is most important.<br />
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The beauty about accounting is that every company requires or will require a financial specialist. Whether the company is highly established or a small start up, your knowledge with accounting and money management will prove to be beneficial.<br />
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<b>Where to Work</b><br />
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So you got a <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/business-accounting/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">diploma in Business Accounting</span></a> , but you don't want to get a certification. Your career options are not limited. There are plenty of options out there to choose from:<br />
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<li>Analysis</li>
<li>Real estate</li>
<li>Management</li>
<li>Statistics</li>
<li>Corporate training</li>
<li>Purchasing</li>
<li>Media</li>
<li>Hospitality</li>
</ul>
Accounting grads have numerous skills, no pun intended. Beside the obvious financial skills, you as graduates also have great communications, software and analytical skills that are essential for career success.<br />
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Good luck on the job hunt!<br />
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<b>About the School of Business</b><br />
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Centennial’s School of Business offers over 30 different dynamic programs to build your business skills and develop innovative thinking. Whether you want to study for one semester or three years, we can offer co-op placements, work-integrated learning placements, and multiple Degree partnerships. We offer opportunities that will get you the hands on skills and accreditation that you need to build a successful career in an ever-changing world of business.<br />
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The School of Business prides itself on providing employers with graduates who have relevant and cutting edge skills. To continue to stay ahead of the competition, Centennial maintains close ties with the community, business organizations and alumni.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-14757504975563605352015-06-26T12:49:00.000-07:002015-06-26T12:49:45.163-07:00Advertising isn’t a passion. It’s a calling.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
An <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/advertising-account-management/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">advertising account manager</span></a> divides his or her work into two core elements, project management and client relationship management. Balancing between the agency to produce advertisements while meeting client expectations is all in a days work.<br />
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You will build a rapport with your clients that will help not only you, but the advertising agency stand apart from the competition based on trust, design and market knowledge.<br />
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Three reasons why this job rocks</h3>
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<li><b>Knowledge</b> – You will be working with a wide array of brands from start-ups to internationally known names. Regardless of popularity, you will learn different tactics and strategies depending on the brand/product in efforts to appeal to a mass market. You will also learn how to effectively use mediums such as electronic, print and television as modes of persuasion.</li>
<li><b>Influence</b> - Imagine having the power to shape the way an advertisement is produced? Imagine playing a vital role in the creative component of a print piece? Listen to clients and write briefs based on the contents of your meetings and discussions. Your team will first learn of the project and it’s specific details from you. You set the direction and shape the outcome.</li>
<li><b>Results</b> - As a advertising account manager, you will want to make sure you see the tangible results. Such as, where you able to double the sales of the client? The biggest reward is all your efforts and those of your team shown via your client’s success.</li>
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<b>Good traits to have</b><br />
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<li>Honesty</li>
<li>Determination</li>
<li>Focus</li>
<li>Willingness to learn</li>
<li>Take Criticism</li>
<li>Loyalty</li>
<li>Team Spirit</li>
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<b>Sounds good! What educational background will I need?</b><br />
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This will prepare you for the client service area of the integrated marketing and communications industry.<br />
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Not only will a team of seasoned professionals mentor you as you acquire new skills and confidence for the industry, but you will also have the opportunity to apply your know- how to the real world. This is the only post-graduate offering of its kind in Canada to offer a 14-week field placement in the marketing communications field.<br />
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<b>Companies offering jobs</b><br />
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</b> Companies that have hired graduates of this <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-communications-media-design/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">School of Communications, Media and Design</span></a> program include: Agency 59, Anderson DDB, Anomaly, BBDO/Proximity, Canadian Tire, Cossette Communications, Cundari, Draftfcb, J. Walter Thompson, Juniper Park, Leo Burnett, MacLaren McCann, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Young & Rubicam.<br />
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If you like creating, planning, managing and working in collaborative teams, this School of Communications, Media and Design program is for you.<br />
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See what awaits you at Centennial College.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-64669577015548220152015-06-24T12:27:00.001-07:002015-06-24T12:36:58.545-07:00Do you see yourself working in a hands-on field? Have you thought of perusing a trade?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The trades are an ever-growing field that will always need new hires to join the field. One specific area of growth is <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/heating-refrigeration-and-ac-technician/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning</span></a>.<br />
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Learn and become an expert in maintaining building environment systems for residence and commercial sectors. During the two-year program, you will learn how to design, operate and maintain environmental systems, in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R). Centennial College’s instructors are trained professionals who are passionate about their line of work and will help you not only familiarize yourself with industry standards but also ensure you are job ready.<br />
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Students practice how to install and service heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, all under the supervision of licensed professors,. Along with installation and everything from wiring to circuiting, students learn how to use design software which enables them to develop HVAC drawings.<br />
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<b>Program Highlights</b><br />
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<li>Among the specific topics with which you will become familiar in the Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician program will be: the use of new refrigerants, set up of equipment to meet the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) standards, the efficiency standards for heating equipment, and more.</li>
<li>This School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science offering prides itself on having you learn by doing. As such, you will practice how to install and service heating, refrigeration and air conditioning systems under the supervision of licensed professors.</li>
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<li>Helper</li>
<li>Heating and cooling mechanic</li>
<li>Maintenance Personnel</li>
<li>Sales Representative</li>
<li>Service Representative</li>
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There are a number of employment areas in which you will be able to launch a career. Among them are:<br />
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<li>Heating</li>
<li>Refrigeration</li>
<li>Sales and service</li>
<li>Design</li>
<li>Technical support</li>
<li>Maintenance and installation</li>
<li>Residential, commercial, institutional and industrial settings</li>
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At Centennial your classroom is our lab. You will spend your time learning and practicing. We are certain after a few classes, you’ll get the hang of it.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-54371938347383207522015-06-04T06:48:00.000-07:002015-06-24T12:38:35.786-07:00Having second thoughts about your future? You’re not alone <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably experiencing some level of uncertainty about your future. Let me start by telling you you’re not alone. In fact, according to an American study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, an estimated 75 per cent of students will change their course of study at least once. Personally, I changed mine three times before finding my way, so don’t panic.<br />
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Figuring out what you want to do for the rest of your life is a major decision, and one you shouldn’t take lightly. Unfortunately it’s something most students may have felt “forced” into deciding, either by their parents, peers, media, or some other influence. For others, it may have been more retrospective: realizing the program you were passionate about at first just wasn’t what you thought it’d be. And really, how certain can you actually be in deciding what career is the right one for you out of the thousands of different jobs out there?<br />
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There’s absolutely nothing wrong with changing your mind about your future. We grow, we change and we continue to learn more about ourselves with each passing day. We build and develop personal values, goals and aspirations in life that may not necessarily be career-oriented, but might affect the type of career that suits our lifestyle and who we really are.<br />
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Students change their mind for a variety of reasons. I’ve heard about nursing students changing their minds because of a newly-realized phobia of seeing blood. Sometimes it’s for the simple reason that your heart just isn’t in it. And who can fault you for being true to yourself?<br />
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There are a couple of things to consider before making the decision to leave your current program:<br />
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<li><b>Determining the best time to withdraw: </b>You can certainly withdraw any time you wish, however there are two dates you’re going to want to be aware of. The first, and earliest in the semester is the withdraw deadline for obtaining a partial refund. This is usually about the second week of classes. The second date occurs about two months into the semester, and is the withdraw deadline to avoid academic penalty. If you drop your program or course on or before this date there is no refund, but the courses and applicable grades won’t be added to your official student record.</li>
<li><b>Sticking it out for classes that will help you down the road:</b> There are a number of courses that you might need in a future program, such as college communications, global citizenships, mathematics and general electives. If you can find it in you to finish courses like these, it’ll definitely be worth it as you won’t need to take them again in another program you pursue.</li>
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You’re also going to need to make a plan for what you’re going to do next. To help find your calling, here are a couple of tips:<br />
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<li><b>Speak with a college advisor: </b> Centennial College offers support services in helping students and potential students make well-informed decisions on educational programs and courses consistent with your career goals and personal values. <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/student-services/academic-advising/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Advisors</span> </a>offer great perspective and in-depth knowledge on what’s available at the college and can act as a guide to the types of courses that might best suit your needs.</li>
<li><b>Talk to current professionals:</b> In order to get a true sense of what a career in a certain field will be like, try reaching out to those currently working in those areas. They could be a relative, someone you play basketball with or a friend of a friend. Utilize LinkedIn by taking advantage of your connections and who they might know. Or you could reach out to a professor in the program to see what they might suggest. Most professors will have worked, or are still working in the industry you’re interested in, so they might be able to offer first-hand information and advice.</li>
<li><b>Career counselling:</b> If you’re currently enrolled at the college or are a graduate looking for assistance, Centennial provides career counselling through the <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/student-life/career-services-co-operative-education/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Career Services and Co-operative Education centre</span></a>. They put on a number of workshops and events, in addition to providing individual support. In order to help get you on the right track, counsellors might use a variety of assessment tools and customized career-coaching techniques.</li>
<li><b>Self-Reflection:</b> Sometimes taking the time to think about the things you did and didn’t like about the program you left (or are about to leave) can help you narrow your options. One exercise that worked for me was a writing exercise in which I put down on paper all the things I like, and to keep writing until I couldn’t think of anymore. It ranged from types of sports and animals to foods I like and songs that moved me. It didn’t matter how weird the combination got because I was essentially putting “me” on paper. When I felt I had an exhaustive list, it was time to analyze the results. I connected the proverbial dots, grouped some items together and looked at the common themes. For me, I realized I’m outgoing, creative, enjoy writing, and am a major “people person” (among other things). My new task was to search out a career that fit ME and not the other way around. For me, the answer was public relations. Maybe it’ll work for you, maybe it won’t, but it's a start.</li>
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Whatever you decide to do, remember the decision is yours to make. Only you can determine what’s truly important in your life, so if your heart’s just not in it, take action and do what you need to do. Remember to take advantage of key dates and courses, take the time to reflect and go after your passion. No one can hold you back except yourself.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-23465612579358109122015-05-25T06:43:00.000-07:002015-06-24T12:38:48.983-07:00Is a career in Food and Nutrition Management right for you?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Centennial College’s Food and Nutrition Management program is ever-growing and shows great promise for both employment and student satisfaction. As t he longest established two-year program of its sort in the Greater Toronto Area, Centennial’s Food and Nutrition Management has been the recipient of numerous awards for its approach to preparing students to pursue challenging careers as managers in the dynamic and growing healthcare and food service industry. With such recognition, Centennial is the obvious choice for prospective students.<br />
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The program will build your skills in the areas of food, nutrition and management. Students will be able to secure careers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, community agencies and catering services.<br />
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<b>Our program</b><br />
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During your time in the <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-community-and-health-studies.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>School of Community and Health Studies</b></span></a>, you will learn to combine food service administration and healthcare to interpret and apply nutritional needs and principles to promote health. Among the specific knowledge and areas of practical application in food labs will be:<br />
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<li>Nutrition</li>
<li>Food service</li>
<li>Business</li>
<li>Human relations</li>
<li>Human resources</li>
<li>Financial management</li>
<li>Sanitation of food</li>
<li>Menu planning</li>
<li>Large quantity cooking</li>
<li>Menu design</li>
<li>Medical nutrition therapy</li>
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<b>Putting Nutrition on the Menu</b><br />
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Students will learn how to develop menu plans, the fundamental elements of nutrition and compose recipes for specialized diets.<br />
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<b>Get hands-on experience</b><br />
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During the fourth semester of the program, students will embark on a field placement to develop the managerial skills required to fulfill an entry-level position in the health care food/nutrition industry upon graduation.<br />
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<b>Nationally Accredited</b><br />
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The Canadian Society of Nutrition Management (CSNM) accredits the Food and Nutrition Management program. As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership in the CSNM and the Ontario Society of Nutrition Management. CSNM membership is a requirement of the Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to work in a long-term care facility and many acute care facilities.<br />
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<b>What students are saying</b><br />
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"The <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/food-and-nutrition-management/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Food and Nutrition Management program</b></span></a> was pivotal in my success in the field - it equipped me with valuable knowledge and practical skills to succeed in a highly competitive industry. Teachers are very informative and highly connected to the vast partners in the field - allowing for valuable insight, input and education which open doors to great career opportunities".<br />
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-<i>Nancy Au, Food and Nutrition Management Graduate, 2013</i><br />
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As a student of one of the highest regarded programs, you will feel confident knowing that Centennial is the right choice to help you get closer to the career you always wanted.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-84063302953946291202015-02-01T20:57:00.001-08:002015-02-01T20:57:26.854-08:00High School Graduates: Four Reasons Why You Should Look into College Degree Programs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There are many different paths out there for a student looking to enter the post-secondary world, get a higher education, and become employed, and one that frequently slips through the cracks is four-year college <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/degree-programs.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Degree Programs</b></span></a>. University education is commonly conceptualized as four years or more of higher learning, while college is thought of as two or three years of job training, so a college program with the length and depth of a university education may not even occur to people. But there's numerous advantages to taking a Toronto Degree Program, and these include…</span></div>
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While college programs focus on job skills, there's something to be said about the theoretical background a university education offers. After all, it's much easier to be confident in your actions when it comes time to get on your feet if you've been provided with courses of procedures and best practices. A four-year program gives you time to spend semesters learning that theory in a classroom before going out into the field.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>2. It'll be supplemented with practical skills training</b><br />
That "going out into the field" thing is important, though, and is the major advantage of a program based in a college. Toronto-based institutions like Centennial College treat their education as a dry run of the actual job a student will be doing upon completion of the program, and so aim to simulate the work they'll be doing as directly as possible. For example, Centennial's computer-related degree programs give their students access to laboratories featuring the technology they'll use in their jobs, including VoIP, cellular networks, and wireless broadband.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>3. It's a specialized education</b><br />
Another advantage from the fact that this program is held at college: Instead of being a general education, these degree programs are designed to put you into a specific career, or even a specific job. You've certainly heard jokes about university students taking english, or liberal arts, or some sort of general education, and how it supposedly doesn't lead to a career. While that's not really true (it's how the student applies what they learn), these college programs do have the advantage of pointing you towards a specific career, and teaching skills applicable to that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>4. It will lead you to a job</b><br />
Really, that's the truth of college education: Skills training for an actual career. Higher education is excellent, but at the end of the program, you still need a career and money to carry on with your life. Between the skills college gives you, and the professionals you'll network with, you'll be well on the way to starting advancing up whatever corporate ladder you want to climb. And because a degree program spread out over four years, you don't have to sacrifice that theoretical base that university is known for. In a way, degree programs are the best of both worlds, and offer students looking for employment a uniquely blended learning experience.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-29050000656467538272015-01-29T20:57:00.001-08:002015-01-29T20:57:44.610-08:00College Degree Programs: The Advantages of Taking Your Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">An oft-cited advantage of college programs is their rapid rate of completion. Within two or three years, you can get a practical, job-focused education, and be out of school and in the workforce. There's even fast-track single-year programs, if that's your thing. However, there's a new option available for college students who want a little bit more our of their program: Certain colleges in Toronto offer <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/degree-programs.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Degree Programs</b></span></a> which run for four years, letting you get a College Degree that comes with both practical education and theory of the profession. Of course, it takes a bit longer to get this sort of degree, but there are advantages to the extra time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The extra preparation pays off</b><br />
It's better to enter the workforce prepared and later than early and unskilled. Consider what you'll be spending that extra time doing: Learning the theory along with the practical. Traditionally, theory and practical were split between university and college respectively, but in a degree program, you're getting both as one education. Rather than delaying your entry into the workforce, you're banking that extra time so you'll enter it with a broader intellectual base than the average college student, which brings us to how…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>You'll need to stand out</b><br />
The way to not be the "average college student" is to have a unique educational background. In a crowded job market, that unique background can cut you ahead of the mob and put your resume to the top of the pile (sometimes literally). Possessing both a university's theoretical education and a college's practical training is one way to stand out, demonstrating your special perspective on the career you wish to enter.</span></div>
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Consider yourself and your viewpoints a short two years ago, and how they've changed in the interim. There's a significant difference between entering the workforce at 20 and 23, and 23 and 26. It's a cliche, but this phase of your life is a time of change, and over the course of a few years your ideas, perspective, and personality will shift. Entering the workforce a few years later can put you ahead of the crowd strictly by making you a slightly more mature, wiser voice.</span></div>
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As your maturity level shifts, so too does your outlook on your job and your career. While Degree Programs at institutions like Centennial College focus on a specific career, there's room for variation within that career, and electives to be taken so you can focus on a specific aspect. Over the course of those four years, you'll have a chance to examine every facet of your career, and decide what area of it really want to be in, and what suits you best. That time to consider what you want out of life before making the leap into the workforce will be immensely valuable.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-86972422603345344482015-01-28T21:01:00.000-08:002015-01-28T21:01:10.582-08:00Step Outside The Classroom: Why College is More Than Your Courses<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Your academics will always be important to your success in life. They're not the only factor, however, and there's more that you should be doing when you're in college than simply attending classes and doing the work. The social experience that comes with spending time at a <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Toronto College</b></span></a> attending events, joining clubs, or simply hanging around can be equally valuable. It's not slacking. It's an investment in your future. Here's why:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Social links will help you in times of need</b><br />
Everyone needs some help sometimes, and having the support of a community of student friends will be valuable when the going gets tough in school. Whether it's getting assignments finished, sharing resources like notes or textbooks, or just having someone to vent to when stress gets to you, there's numerous advantages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Take studying for an exam, for example. I've found in the past that the best way to learn a subject is to attempt to explain it to someone else. Having to teach a subject embeds it in your own mind, and having a friend teach it back to you makes it an equal exchange. And on top of that, even if you think you've studied all the important bits, having someone else's perspective when cramming is an excellent way to pick up on things you possibly hadn't thought of.</span></div>
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Getting a job these days is all about who you know, a process formally known as networking. Students, teachers, guest lecturers, and anyone else you need in school who's vaguely connected to your career field can be a potential connection to a job, so getting to know those around you is an essential part of the employment game.</span></div>
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Life experience is more important than grades, and there's one practical bit of life experience that they don't teach in a classroom: How to connect with people. No matter your profession, you're going to need to know how. It could be to get the job, or it could simply be while you're on the job, interacting with coworkers and customers. Practice makes perfect, and the supportive ecosystem that is college is the perfect place to hone that skill. Socialization is universal, and something everyone should look into developing. After all, the people around you, being in the same school and being at the same point in their lives, all have something to talk about with you.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-83599152336007096092015-01-27T22:08:00.003-08:002015-01-27T22:08:47.523-08:00How to Succeed in a Joint Program: Five Easy Steps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One of the many options for a student looking for a quality post-secondary education is a joint journalism program between a college and university. In this case, a joint program has you taking classes at a university for a <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/joint-programs/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Bachelors Degree Program</b></span></a>, then heading to college for a practical diploma focused around the same area of study. There's numerous advantages to this set up. For one thing, you get to leave with both theoretical and practical knowledge of a subject, and leave the program with both a degree and a diploma. More advantageous to your personal development is the fact that you'll get to attend two different campuses, and get a slice of two different sorts of student life. This will prove to be the key to your success, and here's how to take advantage of it:</span></div>
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Obviously, you still need to do well, but bear in mind both of these schools are supposed to be helping you, and you're not there to serve them. You're at college for job skills, and university for mental skills. Pay attention to what abilities you can pull from your program, and be prepared to nurture them, and show them off in your portfolio, your resume, and job interviews.</span></div>
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Out of all the skills you can learn, you should always pay attention to writing. Even in the digital age, you'll still need to send emails, resumes, cover letters, proposals, and other formal communications. And in both college and university, you'll be writing assignments, too. Take the time to learn how to communicate clearly and formally, and you'll always have an advantage over those that can't, regardless of the career. Speaking of careers…</span></div>
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Even if you're taking a narrow subject, there's still a a broad set of careers you can find yourself in. And if you're in a joint program, you'll get an increased perspective on what you can become when school's over. And it's important that you do, because your career will define part of your life, so it's important you find one that's rewarding, fits your strengths, and that you find enjoyable.</span></div>
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By the time you reach the college part of the program, you'll be able to appreciate the pros of not inhabiting a 300 person lecture hall, namely the fact that your professor will know who you are, your questions have a good chance of being answered, and you will receive a more personalized education. Be sure to make use of this, and develop those skills as well as you can.</span></div>
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They'll be the ones getting you the job, albeit indirectly by networking. And attending a joint program means you'll find yourself on two campuses, with double the network of people. So, get to know teachers and students alike, forge some bonds, and be prepared to see those bonds lead you to post-school career success.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-61335423482694930112015-01-27T20:57:00.001-08:002015-01-27T20:57:24.646-08:00Degree Programs: Using That Extra Time Wisely<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A typical college course is over in about two years, the goal being to connect you to a career faster. But there's a special sort of college program in existence for students who understand the advantage of taking the time to acquire a broader intellectual base along with their skills. Called <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/degree-programs.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>College Degree Programs</b></span></a>, they run for four years, and focus on adding theoretical training to the practical skills training commonly associated with a college program. While it does take a bit longer to get this sort of degree, there's things a student can do to make use of that time while they get their Toronto degree, specifically, prepping for the job market. After all, you'll need a job when all this is over, and while your education will open a path as directly as it can, it's up to you to take your own steps down that path. Here's what you can do to prepare.</span></div>
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Near the beginning of your program, do a bit of research on your ideal job or your ideal company to work at, and figure out what skills you'll need to have that job or work there. After that, focus on acquiring those skills, through classes or through independent study. Of course, college programs are all about ensuring you're equipped with skills, but in a four-year program you can do due diligence to make sure you have them all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Really polish that resume</b><br />
This includes making sure you have things to put on them, which links back into the skills training mentioned above. Spend that time studying how to make a good resume that really highlights what you do, and is unique enough to stand out, but not to the point of needless ornamentation. Fortunately, the career centre at your college will be able to help you out, and you should become well-acquainted with that place.</span></div>
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Speaking of a portfolio, you'd be surprised at how few applicants bother to create one. It's an excellent way to show a proof-of-concept of the work you can do, by showing the work you've done. A good portfolio is both a personal website, and something physical you can hand off to an employer in the middle of an interview. So, begin looking for assignments or achievements that are particularly noteworthy, and document them.</span></div>
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It may come to pass over those four years that you decide your specific goals don't necessarily fit you. There's a variety of reasons for this. Maybe you've done the research and found elements of your job that you don't care for, or a particular strand of career that suits you better. Or maybe you've realized you're good at something else entirely. Don't let this intimidate you. It's better to pick a career path you're happy and talented at, and the extra time afforded by a four-year degree program lets you figure yourself out before you graduate, with no need for hindsight.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-36755377553256416552015-01-26T23:51:00.002-08:002015-01-26T23:51:40.160-08:00On Electives in College: Discover Your Passion<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When leaving high school and picking your <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>college program</b></span></a>, you hopefully have a solid idea of what you want to do as a career. But when choosing your college courses, you may find yourself having to take mandatory electives, or courses that seem to have little to nothing to do with your chosen profession, or else don't cover an area of the career you're interested in doing. Basically, they're the equivalent to that subject in high school you weren't good at, only in a post-secondary setting. You may wonder why you have to take them, but they shouldn't be written off. College is all about giving you necessary job skills, so you're taking those classes for a reason. These reasons include…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Those skills may prove useful later</b><br />
Just because you're not fond of what a course teaches doesn't mean you won't need it eventually. For example, if you're in journalism, you may be disinterested in photography, but have to take it as part of the program. Maybe you're bad at photography, or uninterested, and don't intend to do it as a part of your subsequent career. But in a field that requires everyone to be multimedia savvy, you may find yourself called on to be a photojournalist anyway, and when that time comes, you'll be grateful to have the skills, even if they were begrudgingly acquired. Indeed, if you're not good at the subject, it becomes even more important that you study it, like it or not. Furthermore, not having those skills may cause you to be locked out of the jobs you really want, so the college is simply avoiding killing your career before it even begins.</span></div>
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Maybe you have interests outside of your chosen career path that aren't covered in your program. Electives can be a way of keeping your interests in your life while making them a part of your education. After all, not all of your education has to pertain to directly advancing your career. Your happiness is important, too, and a course about your non-career-related interests can be a welcome breather between your dryer academic pursuits. It may even be the key to an unknown future path, too.</span></div>
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In the long run, you may discover your program of study isn't the best fit for you. It happens, and the important thing is knowing when to change tracks and choose a program that does suit you. One method of finding that is through your electives. If there was something you liked better than your main program, it may turn out to be the career for you.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-30578901496967720342015-01-26T22:38:00.002-08:002015-01-26T22:38:33.697-08:00How to Stay Social in College<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">When the going gets tough in school, it's easy to convert into a hermit, burying yourself in your work. While you'll need to get that work done, dedicating yourself entirely to it will harm you in the long run. Networking and getting hired both require social skills, and letting them slide during college can damage your career. After all, you go to a <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>community college</b></span></a> for the people. Fortunately, there's a few easy tricks you can use when you're attending college in Toronto to keep making friends while still getting your work done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Make a Facebook Group</b><br />
I'm going to go ahead and presume everyone reading this is on Facebook. Well, if you don't know, you can create private, invite-only groups that can trade messages and files. You should make an effort to create one for your program if it's small enough, or individual classes if it's not. Firstly, this is an excellent tool for accessing your collective group mind. From figuring out if classes have been moved, to confirming details of assignments, it's an excellent way to quickly and easily stay in touch and stay on top of things. More than that, though, it acts as a message board for your post-school network, and keeping it in use post-graduation is an excellent way to stay in touch as you navigate the working world.</span></div>
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On any campus, there are boatloads of student-run organizations, so you'll be able to find one that pertains to your interests, be it the newspaper, movies, art, or something else. It's an excellent way to connect to individuals you share interests with, and if you can put yourself in an organizational role, or create the group yourself, it will look good on your subsequent resume.</span></div>
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This is a potential use for that aforementioned Facebook group. You'll think and study better as a team, so organizing these groups allows for both an efficient work and social experience, as you pool our resources to pull through your program, and bond with one another in the process. For example, studying together means you have to be able to teach a subject to someone else, an excellent trick for having you remember it yourself. And having another person's input is perfect for making sure you really have thought of everything you need to know.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Just hang out</b><br />
The simplest method to execute here is one of the most effective: Don't go home when classes are done. Find some people you're in classes with, and stick around with them. Have lunch, converse, find a table somewhere, just be around them. If you're intimidated, then think of it as developing a skill. Whether for a job interview, or for interacting in the work place, you need to be sociable sooner or later. What better time to practice it than in college, when you have an easy shared experience to bond you with people?</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-52324818094502409222015-01-26T21:37:00.001-08:002015-01-26T21:37:32.689-08:00Confronting The Stigma of Continuing Education<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's difficult to remove the idea from our minds that people who return to school after completing their post-secondary education were somehow unable to "make it" in the real world, or are delaying entry into it. The reality is that it's a harmful stereotype, born out of outdated ideas about the economy and job market. The world we live in now is different than the previous generation, and continuing education programs are both helpful, and sometimes necessary for your career. Here's a look at some hard facts that conflict with these notions we have, and why <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-continuing-education.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Continuing Education</b></span></a> in Toronto is actually a positive move.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The traditional school to job model doesn't work anymore</b><br />
The idea, like many of these misconceptions, is rooted in the educational and career experience of the Boomer generation (those born in the 1950's), where such a thing was possible. At the time, a post-secondary education wasn't actually seen as the norm, so getting one was that thing that would make you stand out in the job market, and achieve career success. Given the influence of that generation, it's hard not to take their viewpoints as timeless truths. But it's a different economy and a different job market now, and a post-secondary education is no longer special in and of itself, being more so a mandatory thing almost everyone does. Standing out in the current market requires a little bit more, and con-ed can provide you with that extra boost in qualification.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Even if you did go directly school-to-job, education may still be needed</b><br />
Another holdover from a different time that's no longer true today is the idea that education ends once you have that job, and anything else you need can be learned on the fly. In reality, con-ed can also be used for career upgrading and upkeep. Technology changes at a faster rate in the 21st century than the 20th, and what you learned in school may no longer be as relevant to the job you're in as you like. Pretty much every position uses a computer nowadays, and social media is inevitably creeping into every company. Knowing how to use these things effectively will become the key to keeping your current job, and picking up new skills and knowledge is the key to advancement. This becomes doubly important if you work in the technology or engineering sector, where technological advancement is grandfathered into your profession. The main idea is that further education is both necessary and inevitable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>You should never stop learning</b><br />
Even if you've found a job, and are secure in it, that's no reason to stop your learning. Picking up new skills will always benefit you, and you can take con-ed programs for other languages, car repair, writing, and all sorts of other things outside your career. It'll better you as a person, keep your mind spinning into your later years, and provide you with useful life skills.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-15415795866958579272015-01-26T20:48:00.003-08:002015-01-26T20:48:58.460-08:00Why Grad School isn't a Refuge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's an unfortunate cultural trend that college or university graduates returning to education after graduation are viewed as delaying adulthood, refusing to enter the real world in lieu of the safe space that is school. The reality is that realizing that a slog through a difficult job market when you lack necessary credentials is a waste of time and resources, and choosing to upgrade those credentials is one of the more adult decisions a young student can make. It's a reality in a crowded job market such as this that you need to stand out, and a post-graduate degree can move your resume to the top of the pile. Here's a few more reasons why participating in <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-communications-media-design/post-graduate-studies/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Graduate Programs in Toronto</b></span></a> are a serious, mature investment in your career, rather than a prolonged adolescence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>It's designed to actively get you a job</b><br />
At a school like Centennial College, graduate programs aren't general, but are instead specifically tailored towards one profession or skill, including Public Relations, Publishing, Television and Film Business, Media Management, and other, similar careers. In a postgrad, it's understood that you're finished the more general educational phase of your life, and are looking for a career, so you're taught how to specifically do that career. There's no electives, only courses aimed at teaching you practical job skill that you'll actively use in your profession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The students around you are in the same boat, and can help you out</b><br />
You wouldn't just be taking a postgrad for the educational experience, useful as that can be, but also for the people you'd be taking it with. Remember, your classmates will be the same as you, professionals looking to enter your specific career field. They represent an important human resource: Future working professionals you can network and connect with now, thanks to the shared bonding experience of moving through a postgrad together. In the coming years, if you can stay in touch, you'll be sharing jobs, resources, and tips while reminiscing about your school days with each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>You'll be linked to a fresh set of resources, and connected to potential employers</b><br />
It's a story I've heard a few times from students: They hit the job market before they were adequately prepared, and didn't take proper advantage of the resources that their school made available to them. Colleges, of course, have a wealth of job-hunting resources, including their own internal job boards, as well as centres to help you with resume-writing, interviews, and other job-hunting tips. By going back to school, you're getting another shot at making effective use of those resources, and this time, you have real job-market experience as context, meaning you get to start fresh with more wisdom. In addition to that, many post-grads include a field placement element, linking you directly to a potential employer, and allowing for further networking opportunities, if not a direct hire. At the very least, it puts your application to the top of the pile, since you'll have a chance to meet employers in person.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-9875694541692959722015-01-21T20:54:00.001-08:002015-01-21T20:54:43.192-08:00Building The Perfect Study Space: How to Learn from Home Effectively<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Distance learning in Toronto is geared towards potential students who want a college education from a reputable institution, but can't go to class for a number of reasons. Be it work, family, or other personal issues, a course in <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/distance-learning.aspx" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">distance learning</span></b></a> can give you that education from the comfort of your own home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But it's still a college education, and it won't be any easier. Indeed, it now comes with the challenge of being able to work effectively in a location you usually unwind in. There are ways to study and learn effectively in your own home, and this all comes from someone who's spent a good deal of time both working and learning from home. Some tricks you can pull include…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Getting dressed</b><br />
It's a small thing, but a surprisingly effective one. Not having to go outside can result in you lounging around in your pyjamas all day, which adds to a feeling of lazy lethargy. While you don't have to dress office-formal, taking the time to change, wash up, and put on clothes you'd be comfortable going outside in can be an excellent way to put yourself in a productive mood.</span></div>
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More than anything else, not overthinking it is essential. Spending two hours making a nest is a waste of time you could spend doing the thing you're building that nest for: To learn. Figure out what you're going to do in advance, and set it up quickly, even if it's not exactly the way you like.</span></div>
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This is particularly important if you're going to be cohabiting while you have to get work done. Whatever desk, table, or other space you choose to get your work done in, make sure you aren't going to be pestered. Go somewhere out of the way, lock the door, and don't answer intrusions.</span></div>
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Maybe this sounds extreme, but lunch can turn into an hours-long delay when you're at home and don't have an enforced delay. On the other hand, taking some healthy snacks to your study space, along with something to drink, can keep you in that space for a bit longer. Make sure they're healthy though, as a bag of chips will only make you feel burnt out.</span></div>
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If you have a phone, shut it off. But more importantly, if you have a computer, try unplugging the internet whenever you can, or disconnecting the wi-fi. Your learning experience may be online, but not all of the material will require a constant connection. It's a lot harder to tab over to other websites when you have to reconnect the internet.</span></div>
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This one's tough, but potentially rewarding. When the only person you're accountable to is yourself, personal goals, including what you'll get done in a single day, tend to fall by the wayside. The only thing you're really missing out on in distance education is someone else keeping tabs on your activities. So, if possible, have someone else check up on you. Set a goal, and tell a friend or family member, and have them ask you how you did after. Having something to prove to another person is a powerful motivator.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-25528067384483211722015-01-19T01:27:00.003-08:002015-01-19T01:27:46.254-08:00A Grad School Survival Guide for The Working Professional<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">It's an unfortunate cultural trend that college or university graduates returning to education after graduation are viewed as delaying adulthood, refusing to enter the real world in lieu of the safe space that is school. The reality is that realizing that a slog through a difficult job market when you lack necessary credentials is a waste of time and resources, and choosing to upgrade those credentials is one of the more adult decisions a young student can make. It's a reality in a crowded job market such as this that you need to stand out, and a post-graduate degree can move your resume to the top of the pile. Here's a few more reasons why participating in <a href="https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/schools/school-of-communications-media-design/post-graduate-studies/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: blue;">Graduate Programs in Toronto</span></b></a> are a serious, mature investment in your career, rather than a prolonged adolescence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>It's designed to actively get you a job</b><br />
At a school like Centennial College, graduate programs aren't general, but are instead specifically tailored towards one profession or skill, including Public Relations, Publishing, Television and Film Business, Media Management, and other, similar careers. In a postgrad, it's understood that you're finished the more general educational phase of your life, and are looking for a career, so you're taught how to specifically do that career. There's no electives, only courses aimed at teaching you practical job skill that you'll actively use in your profession.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>The students around you are in the same boat, and can help you out</b><br />
You wouldn't just be taking a postgrad for the educational experience, useful as that can be, but also for the people you'd be taking it with. Remember, your classmates will be the same as you, professionals looking to enter your specific career field. They represent an important human resource: Future working professionals you can network and connect with now, thanks to the shared bonding experience of moving through a postgrad together. In the coming years, if you can stay in touch, you'll be sharing jobs, resources, and tips while reminiscing about your school days with each other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>You'll be linked to a fresh set of resources, and connected to potential employers</b><br />
It's a story I've heard a few times from students: They hit the job market before they were adequately prepared, and didn't take proper advantage of the resources that their school made available to them. Colleges, of course, have a wealth of job-hunting resources, including their own internal job boards, as well as centres to help you with resume-writing, interviews, and other job-hunting tips. By going back to school, you're getting another shot at making effective use of those resources, and this time, you have real job-market experience as context, meaning you get to start fresh with more wisdom. In addition to that, many post-grads include a field placement element, linking you directly to a potential employer, and allowing for further networking opportunities, if not a direct hire. At the very least, it puts your application to the top of the pile, since you'll have a chance to meet employers in person.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01193462144397871275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5996804556010802663.post-75346338356865123182015-01-18T23:19:00.001-08:002015-01-18T23:19:19.251-08:00Inside or Out? The Pros and Cons of Learning From Home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you want or need a post-secondary education for professional or persona development, but lack the ability to enter a school for personal, transport, or time-related reasons, then Distance Learning from a practical school like Centennial College may offer the answer you need. Via the internet or correspondence, you can receive skills-based practical degrees where and when you want, without the need to drastically reshape your life. So, where will you learn? Given the lack of a need to enter a school, your home may seem the ideal choice. However, it may not be the best option, and you may still need to venture outside to get your learning done. It's dependent on how you learn, and what your work ethics are, but here are some factors to consider.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Pro: Build your own workspace</b><br />
The big idea behind <a href="http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/distance-learning.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;"><b>distance learning</b></span></a> is you can learn whenever or wherever you want, the "wherever" being a space that suits your learning conditions. If you're at home, your instinct is to make it as comfortable as possible, and you'll want to facilitate it. Put on a robe, grab a cup of coffee, wrap a blanket around you, sit in a bean bag chair, or don't even sit at all and prop a computer on your stomach in bed. The possibilities are endless, and you can fill your ideal home workspace with as many creature comforts as you wish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Con: Comforts aren't always a good thing</b><br />
There's a bit of a trap to working at home: If you spend too much time building your comforts, and preparing to study, you won't spend that time studying. Similarly, if you're in the safety of your own home, and accountable to no one, what's to stop you from simply nodding off to sleep in your comfortable space, or using that time at your computer to alt-tab between Facebook and Youtube. That's the trap of creature comforts: They aren't always good for productivity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Pro: Learn to your own schedule</b><br />
Aside from space advantages, time is the other appealing aspect of distance learning, specifically the ability to schedule your learning in at any time of day. If you're working, or have family to take care of, or just have any sort of commitment, distance learning lets you schedule it in whenever you can. In other words: You can sleep in, and tackle your schooling later on, instead of being forced to move your life around a schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Con: Lack of a concrete schedule can cause issues</b><br />
There's a trap to this, too. I have memories of reading a children's book about the "land of later," about how putting things off will result in them either never getting done, or getting done in an inferior form. And while distance education can be had where and when you want it, the onus is on you as a student to put the effort in to get the most out of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So, what's the solution? Ultimately, an understanding of your own work habits is essential, acquired through honest self-analysis. If you're in the comfort of your own home, do you have the discipline to still get work done? If the answer is yes, a home setting will be ideal for your distance learning. If not, you still have options. A library, a community centre, even a coffee shop will get you into a more focused environment, and enable you to get the education you deserve.</span></div>
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