July 7, 2014
Within each post-secondary institution, there are various "schools" of study that cater to students' career goals. For example Centennial College offers its students eight such schools and each contains a specific focus. An especially unique school of study at this institution is the School of Continuing Education, which is geared towards students who wish to attend school on a part-time basis. This is appealing, as students with a host of responsibilities don't have to sacrifice giving up any of their duties outside of school. It is so appealing in fact that the School of Continuing Education sees nearly 22,000 learners each year in 160 programs that feature more than 1,200 courses and a 97 per cent learner satisfaction. Many of these learners are returning to school after they have been in the workforce for a number of years, wish to upgrade their credentials in their current field of switch fields totally or graduated from high school years ago and are for the first time pursuing a post-secondary credential. As such, these students have acquired the nickname "mature learners."
Obtaining a Toronto education in this part-time manner can be achieved in three distinct ways. First, there are evening and weekend classes that function just as the full-time classes would. That means students complete assignments, partake in projects and presentations as well as group discussions and field trips. Instructors, however recognize that the needs to mature learners who are returning to school on a part-time basis are different than those of full-time students, who, more often than not, have just graduated from high school and are pursuing an education for the first time. As such, instructors are trained to offer flexible, learner-centered teaching methodologies; provide practical hands-on knowledge to place relevant theory into context and perspective; recognize and respect both the level of maturity and work experience of students; and provide effective instructor to student ratio and an optimal classroom size enabling competent peer interaction. Through the part-time evening and weekend classes students attend programs within areas such as: Business, Communications, Community Services, Engineering and Technology, General Education and Training, and Transportation and Motorcycle.
If, on the other hand, a student's schedule or other responsibilities prevents him or her from attending on-campus classes he or she can enter the virtual classroom and learn at his or her convenience. These online classes are perfect for those who enjoy learning on their own or have full-time jobs and can only study at night or early in the morning. They still get a sense of a class from discussion boards where they can talk to their fellow peers and email communication with their instructors. If, on the other hand a student doesn't have a computer, he or she can opt for print-based correspondence. In this option, materials are mailed to the home of the student who completes assignments, within typically a six-month time frame, on his or her own. In most cases both delivery methods (online and print-based) require that students attend the campus towards the end of their class to write a continuing education final exam that signals the completion of their Toronto education.
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 4, 2014
Did you know that Mechanical Engineering Technology - Industrial (PTY) program at Centennial College not only teaches its students basic engineering skills and science, but also more specialized subjects relating to modern manufacturing and production processes? This fully rounded approach is beneficial in preparing students for the field.
The program, through a project-driven approach, offers students experience in machine shop operation, tool design, building and testing; plus computer nume... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 4, 2014
The field of social work entails working with individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Professionals in this area assist a range of clients in developing skills and the abilities to use their own resources and those of the community to resolve problems.
At Centennial College's Social Service Worker program, students spend two years learning how to effectively carry out the above tasks. Through interactive learning opportunities - inc... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 3, 2014
Occupational therapy is all about working with people and enabling them to perform their daily functions to promote health and well-being while helping them restore the highest possible level of independence. It is art and science of enabling engagement in the life of people who ability to function has been impaired by illness, injury, developmental disability, the process of aging or emotional disability.
The occupational therapy assistants work with a wide range of clients having various ph... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 2, 2014
A police officer is always the first person called to the scene no matter whether it’s a theft or a road accident or any other out-of-control situation. Responsible for keeping law and order in the assigned territories, police officers are committed to ensuring safety of general public and sending criminals behind the bars.
If you also want to make this world a better place to live by serving and protecting the community and want to build a career in policing, a police foundations diploma ... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 2, 2014
A postgraduate financial planning certification program may be a good choice for individuals who wish to
- Build careers with financial institutions
- Plan their investments, debts and taxes and retirement on their own
- Gain working knowledge about various financial products available in the market
- Sell financial products and schemes independently without being associated with any company in particular
- Obtain an eligibility and prepare to become Certified Financial Planners
The financial planni... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 2, 2014
The demand for those with the skill set needed to work in health informatics technology is growing. Careers in this area combine information technology, health care and management. As such, the training one obtains should encompass all of these areas.
Centennial College's advanced diploma Health Informatics program (officially known as Health Informatics Technology) offers students three years of training in the above-mentioned areas. As a result, graduates have the ability to design, develop... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : Education
July 2, 2014
A career in public relationships may be the right choice for you, if you
love interacting with people and know how to influence people to build a
positive image. It's about managing reputation, influencing other
person's opinion and behaviour, understanding listener's or viewer's
psyche, and generating publicity.
Public relations professionals are effective communicators and know how
to handle toughest of the situations, conveying the right message at the
right time to the right aud... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 2, 2014
Did you know that Canada is currently experiencing a shift in how non-institutional care is viewed? As such, there is actually a new emphasis on this form of care that has, in turn, created an increasing demand for trained Personal Support Workers (PSWs). There is a range of organizations that employ these professionals, including: hospitals, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, community agencies, private duty and homecare, and school systems (where they work with behaviourally and deve... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
July 1, 2014
Did you know that construction and maintenance industries that consist of areas such as service, installation, repairs, sales and design hire graduates of Centennial College's Construction and Maintenance - Electrical Engineering Technician program?
As a construction and maintenance electrician this professional must have knowledge of electrical engineering sciences and skills, including electrical circuits, maintenance of electrical instruments or devices, operation of electrical motors and ... Continue reading...
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