Education/training
Like characters in their video games, Dario Segura and Joe Pirotta must overcome numerous challenges to make it in the competitive gaming industry.
2007, December
Hydro One has partnered with colleges to ensure that as baby boomer staff start to retire there are enough younger employees to fill the vacancies.
2007, December
George Orwell and Jeff White have something in common. Both men washed dishes to make a living.
2007, November
For new Canadians like Nasrin Ahmed, taking English as a Second Language (ESL) courses is about much more than learning a new language.
2007, November
Networking is your best resource when looking for employment.
2007, November
College administrators grumble about the rise of "helicopter parents," moms and dads who keep hovering over the lives of their children.
2007, November
Working "below their potential" are not words the Chinese Professional Association of Canada wants to use to describe its members.
2007, November
In September 2004, Lisa Schuster was suffering from a classic case of "need a foot in the door" syndrome.
2007, November
Word-of-mouth advertising is the least expensive and the most effective form of marketing for your new small business.
2007, November
For forensic science students, mock crime scenes are an ideal training ground.
2007, November
You're settled into a rewarding career in the field of your choice. By rights you should be moving ahead and taking charge of others.
2007, November
40 per cent of women in the province seeking the service of a midwife aren’t getting it because there just aren’t enough of them.
2007, October
Digital convergence is finally taking shape after years of anticipation, and Marie-Jose Crete is excited by what she sees in the palm of her hand.
2007, October
Feeling unsure of yourself as you enter the workforce? Getting support and advice from a mentor can be extremely helpful.
2007, October
As one of a dozen talented and hungry hopefuls, Michael Hatley is looking for her chance to break into the exclusive fashion industry.
2007, October
U of T's Scarborough College and Centennial College are next door neighbours. But a shared postal code isn't the only thing they have in common.
2007, October
The men and women in charge of our drinking water will soon start to retire in significant numbers, and will need to be replaced.
2007, October
Some of the best training in 3-D animation can be found in Toronto; some of the best jobs are in Vancouver, Montreal, and the U.S.
2007, October
Registered apprentices can now apply for a federal Apprenticeship Incentive Grant worth $1,000 per year for two years.
2007, October
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program allows students who have completed Grade 10, a chance to become registered apprentices while finishing school.
2007, October
Students celebrate National Skilled Trades Day with a boat-building competition.
2007, October
Every time Melanie Wynn picks up the phone, it could be a life and death situation.
2007, October
Offering thousands of courses and hundreds of programs, Continuing Education at George Brown makes it easy to discover new career opportunities.
2007, October
A City of Toronto survey found that between 1994 and 2004, Hogtown was North America's fastest growing financial services sector.
2007, September
According to a recent study, young men are far less likely to attend university than young women.
2007, September
For a group of architectural science students, rebuilding a community destroyed by an earthquake was much more than a chance to test their skills.
2007, September
No one said college would be easy. Now imagine doing a good part of your studying blindfolded.
2007, September
Humber College, in partnership with CarriersEdge, is offering the first college certificate designed specifically for professional drivers.
2007, September
You've got your first few days of university under your belt, but are still feeling overwhelmed and not sure whether you'll ever feel at home.
2007, September
The GTA boasts four universities, half a dozen colleges and perhaps a score or more private schools.
2007, September
Graduation isn't far off and the prospect of being paid helps you forget late nights, endless bureaucracy and a diet of noodles and rice.
2007, September
Callers to Employment Ontario's toll-free hotline will receive help in the language of their choice.
2007, August
Canada is on the precipice of a major shortage of skilled workers, and the federal government is trying to entice more people into the trades.
2007, August
Jeff Wilson helps people with one of the most important financial decisions they'll ever make in their lifetime: buying a home.
2007, August
Landing a job as a nuclear operator in training is allowing a Durham College grad to put his energy to good use.
2007, August
Just a few years ago, Jonathan Nevin couldn't have imagined competing on a national stage.
2007, August
Construction managers are at a premium, but the available talent isn't nearly as thick on the ground as it should be.
2007, August
Cool evening breezes this time of year mean one thing -- our short summer season is rapidly coming to a close.
2007, August
He developed a love of cars while working alongside his father. By high school, Gary Sousa's skills attracted the attention of his teachers.
2007, August
There are plenty of academic upgrading programs available in the GTA, but they tend to be scattered across numerous schools and agencies.
2007, August
Here are some handy tips on how college kids can keep their everyday expenses down.
2007, August
Comedian James Cunningham has parlayed a hobby in making people laugh into a career in teaching high school and college students how to handle money.
2007, August
Gianluca Cedolia’s love of playing video games may have laid the foundation for his success as one of Canada's youngest equity traders.
2007, August
Anyone interested in a career in Early Childhood Education usually looks into the programs at local colleges, whether public or private.
2007, August
The provincial government must "reach even higher" if it's going to stem the tide of deterioration in universities.
2007, August
The ultimate goal of two new programs at the University of Waterloo is to find graduates employment in an aviation-related industry.
2007, August
Upwardly mobile business professionals seeking an edge will find it in the world's first MBA offered in the morning.
2007, August
The job market's demand for university-educated employees helped fuel a record growth in enrolment, according to a new report on higher education.
2007, August
To pursue opticianry, Ioana Danciu selected Seneca College, studying part-time beginning in September 2003.
2007, August
Technologists looking to step up the corporate ladder, have a new education program to help them succeed.
2007, August
Since its founding a little more than two years ago, the LIFT Project has been lending a helping hand in developing countries.
2007, July
While many are obsessed with the number of friends they have on Facebook, Florind Polo is preoccupied with the number of African youths he can help.
2007, July
Katie Paterson and Domenic Serio should be staring each other down.
2007, July
The university a new accounting graduate attended can catch an employer's attention, but it may not guarantee a job offer, according to a new survey.
2007, July
Most students who signed up for McMaster University's first-ever credit course in personal finance didn't have a clue how to balance their own books.
2007, July
A government approved Max the Mutt Animation School’s four-year advanced diploma program is so new it still has bureaucrats' fingerprints all over it.
2007, July
When this country's senior managers need to enhance their skill set and maintain a professional edge, they go to Queen's School of Business.
2007, July
A unique new program allows unmotivated high school students to get a taste of college life to help turn them on to learning.
2007, July
A new applied degree program in Human Resources will get underway September 2008 at Humber College.
2007, July
For most graduating high school students planning to attend college or university, figuring out how to pay for it can be daunting.
2007, July
Hamilton's Mohawk College intends to open an Insurance and Financial Services Centre of Excellence on its Fennell campus.
2007, July
The number of students taking courses online is surging, creating a tough dilemma for educators who want to prevent cheating.
2007, July
Colleges have evolved from their trade-school roots to offer hundreds of programs and a wider variety of credentials since their creation.
2007, July
For many Canadian graduates, teaching English abroad is a chance to experience new cultures and earn a living at the same time.
2007, June
For Ed Conboy, the journey to becoming an industrial mechanic millwright was filled with numerous pit stops and detours.
2007, June
Every year Seneca College takes 80 students into its Bachelor of Applied Flight Technology program.
2007, June
Humber Culinary Management student Melissa Salas won the gold medal at the National Knorr/Canadian Culinary Federation Junior Culinary Challenge.
2007, June
Larry Simonelli, a project manager/estimator in Ontario's construction industry has amassed an incredible $200-million portfolio of projects.
2007, June
They're TV's home renovation shows and they've made stars out of gruff but lovable Mike Holmes and the high camp Scottish duo of Colin and Justin.
2007, June
Ashley Stenabaugh knew she was destined to be a chef. By the time she turned 14, Stenabaugh was working in the restaurant industry.
2007, June
As the executive director of a $400 million oil and natural gas trust, Jeff Boyce is among the most powerful movers and shakers in his industry.
2007, June
Help is on its way for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) thanks to a program that begins this September at Ryerson University.
2007, June
A survey released in April found that 90% of college graduates found employment within six months of graduation.
2007, June
As the first recipient of a unique student award, Julian Reid will be studying at a university in Germany.
2007, June
Exports and education are the bookends of Canada's prosperity. Without them, the whole library that is the Great White North will come tumbling down.
2007, June
Two students from IADT entered contests to show off their skills to industry leaders, and as a result have jump-started their careers.
2007, May
With films and TV productions increasingly relying on musical scores and sound effects, career opportunities in the recording arts are flourishing.
2007, May
Centennial and Sheridan Collegese have teamed up to provide a seven-week bridging program for newcomers to Canada who want careers in technology.
2007, May
A new study says many teens carry a heavier load than people give them credit for, despite the stereotypical image of nonchalant teenage loungers.
2007, May
She had the passion, she had the drive, and with the help of Algonquin College, Kerry Smith gained the knowledge and skills to pursue her dream job.
2007, May
To anyone considering the new Fitness and Health Promotion program at Durham College: it's not all aerobics and pumping iron.
2007, May
It's an industry rife with opportunity and the flexibility, yet many believe jobs in the hospitality sector are few and far between.
2007, May
The federal government recently released details on its Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, which will offset the costs of tuition, travel and tools.
2007, May
Robots are helping companies compete in a global economy in a huge variety of sectors, creating a demand for skilled workers.
2007, May
The Industrial Design program at Humber College is four years old and 20% of its first class is already employed in their chosen field.
2007, May
Low-income women are getting a boost from the Ontario government to help them take advantage of opportunities in bustling skilled trades sector.
2007, May
Three London-area students have landed work with multinational companies around the world this summer.
2007, May
While Trivial Pursuit may be a household name, the team at Cerebral Vortex Games believes their premiere title will take people by surprise.
2007, May
George Brown College's Continuing Education department is widely known as a leading learning destination for polishing professional skills.
2007, May
Humber College's Professional Golf Management program emphasizes the business side of the game for the 50 to 60 students a year who enrol.
2007, May
The problem for many job-seekers is that to get a job you need experience, but to get experience you need a job.
2007, May
Alberta's booming economy has SAIT's capacity bursting at the seams and have recently unveiled an extensive expansion plan.
2007, May
Winning top honours in a provincial competition assured Anissa Nashkewa that she could blossom in her new career.
2007, May
George Brown College has developed three new post-graduate programs that begin this September.
2007, May
Building your career in the construction industry is as easy as following the blueprint laid out by the Calgary Construction Association.
2007, May
The MBA has long been recognized as the ticket for career advancement, but most women executives believe there are too many roadblocks.
2007, April
For 12 months Joanne Andrew has lived in Dubai and studied towards a certificate in Technical Writing at Humber College in Toronto.
2007, April
When Joseph Chaput arrived at university, he was apprehensive about taking a nuclear engineering, but weeks before graduation, he's landed a job.
2007, April
Heather McGregor, a first year environmental technology student at Seneca College, thinks it’s time for a new approach to apartment living.
2007, April
The popularity of private career colleges in Ontario is evident from the numbers: about 38,000 students graduate from them every year.
2007, April
Johanna James works behind the scenes as a producer for Canoe Live, a live current affairs show at Sun TV.
2007, April
Mohammed Ahmed enjoyed his time at Centennial so much, he pursued job opportunities on campus after graduation, which led him to a job at OneRoof.ca.
2007, April
Brian Lynch has worked as a house painter and a carpenter's assistant, but now he’s an award-winning filmmaker.
2007, April
Some soon-to-be doctors join the Armed Forces where tuition paid for and they start earning a yearly salary that escalates as they progress.
2007, April
Engineering students at the University of Manitoba are asking the provincial government to pony up more cash for their department.
2007, March
Graduates, career changers, recent immigrants and anyone wanting more education could not do better than attend The National Job Fair & Training Expo.
2007, March
Vicky Cheng works at one of the city's top fine dining restaurants, has won awards at several local culinary competitions, and he's only 21.
2007, March
Seneca College has set its sights on India because of its booming economy and burgeoning middle class of about 300 million people.
2007, March
Biological research technology grad credits his success to training at Seneca.
2007, March
George Brown offers two theatre arts programs. Graduates have gone on to work as actors, technicians, designers, filmmakers and teachers.
2007, March
Landscaping and horticultural industry lets you "leave a legacy behind."
2007, March
Are you a manager, or a leader? Your answer just may determine whether your organization suffers or succeeds.
2007, March
The Toronto Film School's annual film festival and awards night is a great place to start a career watch on those students who will go on to become independent movie makers in Canada.
2007, March
Early childhood development (ECD) students at George Brown College in Toronto travel to the sunny island to learn some important lessons.
2007, March
Two hot new restaurants have got a tall order: to serve up new options to disadvantaged youths in London.
2007, March
If Ian Ball's life was a movie it would be Wall Street meets Boiler Room with a little of The Apprentice thrown in for good measure.
2007, February
For mechanical engineering technicians, Yinguang Yang and his wife Yuling Chen one of their greatest tests was immigrating to Canada.
2007, February
Attach the word "free" to anything and most people will pay attention. Promise "free tuition" and they should start beating down your door.
2007, February
An innovative idea for denim design is a prize-winning formula for Ryerson fashion student.
2007, February
As a professional presenter, Durham College journalism graduate John Draper shares a powerful message about inclusion, equality and accessibility.
2007, February
Earning a living as a photogarpher is tough, however there is still alot of competition for college and university photography courses.
2007, February
Bow Valley College is fast-tracking its practical nursing diploma program to get students from the classroom to the bedside more quickly.
2007, February
After 75 years of offering university transfer programs, Mount Royal College is set to take its place in the university ranks.
2007, February
Seneca College offers a number of ways for students to gain valuable work experience in their career area before they graduate.
2007, January
Cheryl Davies was a private investigator for 10 years before turning to teaching at Sheridan College and Mohawk College in Hamilton.
2007, January
After choosing a placement that forced her to stretch her wings, a Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) graduate found her true calling.
2007, January
Laurie Foley juggles studies with a part-time job and long commutes. But when friends tease about being plugged into her iPod, she never feels guilty.
2007, January
Academy of Learning was introduced to Canada in 1987. The goal and mission was to fulfill a need for quality training and lifelong learning.
2007, January
Public relations is not the schmoozy industry of popular opinion. Its practitioners aren’t always thinking up new ways to deceive the public either.
2007, January
It's just frozen water -- a resource Canada has in abundance -- yet Michelle Doyle has made a career of marketing ice in the Great White North.
2007, January
Are you aware of substance abuse in your workplace?