Education/training

Next year the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences in Toronto will graduate 60 anesthesia assistants.
2005, December

Crawford graduated from Centennial's Nursing program. Her training provided her with the credentials to qualify as a Registered Nurse in Ontario.
2005, December

Centennial College’s massage therapy three-year provides its students with a large number of clinical hours spent working on patients.
2005, December

Seneca College -- and Algonquin College in Ottawa -- launched a program that will relieve some problems associated with caring for autistic children.
2005, December

The Halton Multicultural Council provides settlement services and English training to many new immigrants.
2005, December

Centennial College offers two new post-graduate certificates in wind or solar energy generation, conversion and control.
2005, November

Ryerson's fashion design students develop skills in pattern making, couture design, textile design, visual communication and business management.
2005, November

Both Seneca and Humber offer human resources programs.
2005, November

George Brown holds its Health in the City open house for anyone interested in a career in health care.
2005, November

A new general arts and science option at Centennial College allows students with no prior education in sciences to pursue it at the college level.
2005, November

A comprehensive employment program is giving newcomers a better understanding the local job market and helping them quickly find work in their field.
2005, November

As a graduate of Centennial College's Hospitality and Tourism Administration program, you could say Emily Pimblett has come to serve her country.
2005, November

There have been diploma programs in advertising at Humber College for years, but this September its first degree program got underway.
2005, November

The Health Education Alternative Learning (HEAL) program introduces students to a variety of healthcare careers.
2005, November

"Discover Centennial" is an opportunity to meet professors and students, get your questions answered and take a campus tour.
2005, November

A pre-health sciences program is offered at Georgian College for students who want to work in the health care field but lack the science background.
2005, November

Wanita Lambert realized her dream only a few short months after completing her International Business program at Centennial College.
2005, October

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology has a new bridging program for registered practical nurses who want to become RNs.
2005, October

Centennial College's Automation and Robotics Technology program gives students the skills and knowledge to become successful in industry.
2005, October

To become a licenced auto technician, Vince Passarelli realized he needed to become an apprentice.
2005, October

Centennial's College Preparatory program brings those without high school diplomas up to Grade 12 equivalency and gets them ready for college.
2005, October

‘Options’ helps professionals in engineering technology and applied sciences who are trained outside Canada move forward in their chosen profession.
2005, October

An educational kit developed by Ontario Power Generation, is designed to help Ontario high school students pursue careers in the electricity sector.
2005, September

Kelly Pinellis never imagined her studies would take her this far in the advertising world so soon after graduating from Centennial College.
2005, September

Apprenticeship programs modified to meet the needs of auto manufacturers are giving apprentices the tools to become licensed auto technicians.
2005, September

A group that will identify barriers to apprenticeship and build on successful programs is closer to meeting the demand for skilled tradespeople.
2005, September

Managing a disaster of any kind is a serious business, but until recently, education and training for such an eventuality in Canada was a bit thin.
2005, September

Having spent two years in a job that wasn’t motivating, Josephine Park wondered if she could turn a casual interest into a full-time career.
2005, September

Training truck drivers for the road ahead is about more than teaching them how to operate a rig.
2005, September

Centennial College's Youth Ontario Basic Skills program is designed for 18 to 24-year-olds who don't have their high school diploma.
2005, September

The part-time Law Clerk program at Centennial College was created so students can attend classes in the evenings and continue their full-time jobs.
2005, August

At the moment, holistic treatments are again on the front burner with the Holistic Practitioner program at Centennial College.
2005, August

Is there a need for professionals to teach children how to play?
2005, August

Centennial's Activation Techniques in Gerontology is a post-graduate program aimed at working health-care professionals.
2005, August

A.C.C.E.S. is an employment and training agency that works with internationally trained professionals who need help to secure employment.
2005, August

Centennial College is exploring sustainable electrical generation by erecting an anemometer to measure the viability of turbine generators.
2005, August

Many colleges offer studies in developmental services, but a new certificate program at Humber College is a first in the field for Ontario.
2005, August

Collaborating with the community is a hallmark of the Ontario college system, and Seneca College's countless partnerships it a leader in this area.
2005, August

Like many young people, Kris Crundwell didn't exactly know what he wanted to do as a career.
2005, July

Centennial College's Malvern Community Training Initiative has returned this summer to provide more youth with a positive educational experience.
2005, July

Yet, despite the fact the summer vacation season is in full swing right now, Centennial College's new Continuing Education calendar is out this week.
2005, July

The Michener Institute for Health Sciences offers a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Educator Graduate Certificate program.
2005, July

To get the most benefit from the immigration system, both Canadian employers and foreign workers need to be aware of programs that are available.
2005, July

Music and math have long been considered joined at the hip or, more accurately, at the brain.
2005, July

There's much more to being a sommelier than judging a wine by its sight, smell and taste.
2005, July

Sabrina Principato graduated Ryerson in 2001 with a degree in nutrition.
2005, July

Some people seek happiness, others fame or fortune. For Brandie Silva, however, the quest for truth is as good a raison d'etre as any.
2005, June

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is a school-work transition program sponsored by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
2005, June

Unfortunately the world is a less safe place, and as a consequence there's more demand for trained security staff than ever.
2005, June

Centennial's one-year Art and Design Foundation Studies program is for students with an interest in art and design, but who have little experience.
2005, June

Marvin Arthur chose Centennial College's Social Service Worker program because it was "a natural and logical choice."
2005, June

Commitment to getting the job done is paying off for journalism student Cara Loverock, helping her land a coveted internship at ABC News in New York.
2005, June

Christina Scicluna is breaking down assumptions that arthritis is only a disease that affects the elderly.
2005, June

The genetics technologist program at the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences takes just 16 students a year.
2005, June

Centennial's Aviation Technician program has three distinct streams: Aircraft Maintenance, Avionics Maintenance and Flight Simulator Technology.
2005, June

Torys, the big downtown law firm, obviously can't get enough of the legal secretaries who graduate from Humber College every year.
2005, June

Last year the provincial government announced new and expanded support for families with autistic children, earmarking $80 million in funds.
2005, June

Earning a degree is all well and good, but to succeed in a competitive world -- a.k.a. the real world -- you'll need something more.
2005, May

When you need experience to get a job, but can't get a job due to lack of experience, what do you do?
2005, May

Georgian College's Fundraising and Resource Development program went entirely online May 2.
2005, May

Canada's first auto design program has put Raymond Hwang on the fast track to fulfilling every little boy's dream.
2005, May

By mid April, well over half of the graduating students in Lesley Wagner's law clerk program at Durham College had full-time jobs lined up.
2005, May

For students and graduates looking for experience to give them the skills needed to start their career, an internship can provide all that and more.
2005, April

OYAP is a school-work transition program that allows students to begin training in a skilled trade while they're still in high school.
2005, April

Centennial’s Motorcycle and Powersports Product Repair is a one-year program that prepares technicians to service all sorts of motor vehicles.
2005, April

Skilled trades can be an attractive education and career destination for high school students.
2005, April

Passport to Prosperity is a provincial campaign that helps high school students explore career options and develop workplace skills.
2005, April

Centennial College's certificate program in nursing telepractice is a 12-month online course.
2005, April

Costume designers work behind the scenes, but their knowledge of fabrics, style and colours is key to transforming actors into onscreen characters.
2005, April

Apprenticeships training provides access to well-paying jobs that demand a high level of skills, judgement and creativity.
2005, April

In 1994 BMO established its own corporate university called the Institute for Learning, to serve as the organization's training base.
2005, April

Christine Ferreira-Nero enrolled in the Court and Tribunal Agent diploma program at Humber College.
2005, March

Julia Roberts and Madonna do it. As do players from the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers.
2005, March

As video game houses and movie production companies continue to push the boundaries in digital animation, they continue to drive demand for employees.
2005, March

The bad news is you're going to get old. The good news is there's never been a better time to do it.
2005, March

The sizable pharmaceuticals industry In Canada can't seem to hire anyone trained in drug manufacturing technology fast enough.
2005, February

South Asian Women's Centre is a non-profit women's organization that helps its clients enhance their economic and social standing.
2005, February

Lights, camera, action! The Toronto Film School is showcasing the best of the best at their third annual Festival of Film.
2005, February

"Uh-oh." That's the last sound you want your cameraman to make when you've got the Red Hot Chili Peppers in the room.
2005, February

Georgian College's paramedic program won't open until next September, but 474 hopefuls have already thrown their hats into the ring.
2005, February

Employers are being asked to help build tomorrow's workforce by opening their doors to high school students.
2005, February

ACCES is a non-profit, government-funded GTA agency that provides complementary career and employment counselling services.
2005, February

A new manufacturing management degree hot off the production line is designed to give grads the business and technology training they need to succeed.
2005, February

All of Canada's pro sports teams employ at least one graduate of Sheridan College’s athletic therapy program.
2005, February

To accelerate or not to accelerate, that's the question facing applicants to the medical office administration programs at Seneca and George Brown.
2005, January

Conestoga College is pioneering a new Health Informatics Management degree with an inaugural class of 30 students scheduled to start this September.
2005, January

An innovative new MBA program between two premier business schools will enable Canadians to vault their careers into the international business arena.
2005, January

A school-work transition program has allowed Damaris Paulino to complete her diploma while preparing for a career as a hairstylist.
2005, January

Centennial College is turning outdated computers into a precious donation that promises to bring new hope to a remote part of the world.
2005, January