January 7, 2014
Are you in search of doing something rewarding and meaningful? A good
area to start is by giving back to the community and helping in the
healthcare sector. Before you can officially become a qualified member
of the working professions in that area, you would need to take a
relevant college education. A college that enhances classroom learning
with passionate teachers, industry-standard courses, and hands-on
experience is the place to enroll. All of these fit into what Centennial
College has to offer with its Developmental Services Workers (1207)
program. The college is built with services and mentorship in mind and
the program is tailored for individuals who want to help the community.
As future Developmental Services Workers (DSW), students are trained with the academic knowledge to contribute to their field placements.
Why choose the Developmental Services Workers program at Centennial College?
- Students will develop the soft skills required for communicating and
understanding clients and colleagues, while keeping tactfulness and
empathy in mind.
- Scientific courses, such as Supports for Personal Health Care and
Pharmacology, are discussed to enable students to be competent when
administering medications, assessing vital signs, and control infectious
diseases from spreading.
- Knowledge regarding the history of disabilities and the care needed
for individuals with disabilities are explored in-depth, as it relates
largely to the work of DSWs.
- Centennial College's program faculty have experience working with
clients with intellectual disabilities, passing on their knowledge and
guidance to their students
- The postsecondary institution helps students progress their learning
by allowing eligible graduates to attain a Bachelor of Applied Arts in
Disability Studies degree in two years with its university partner
The program ensures that students are able to respond to the needs of
their clients as they embark their journey to the workplace upon
graduation. The learning outcomes of the program arereflected on the
responsibilities of Developmental Services Workers. Students can expect
to complete the following job duties at the start of their career:
- Provide assistance to clients with special needs with their
day-to-day activities, varying from changing dressings to monitoring
their health
- Prepare meals and menu, with specialized diets for certain clients
- Administer correct medications on time and keep track of the client's vital signs
- Complete housekeeping activities to ensure a safe and clean living standards for the clients
- Supervise clients living in group homes, ensuring that they have nutritional meals, balanced health, and engaging daily programs
The technical skills involving the day-to-day responsibilities of
Developmental Services Workers can be taught in other schools but
Centennial College emphasizes on inclusion and diversity, starting with
its student population. The Developmental Services Worker program is a
valuable milestone in a path of community involvement and satisfying
career. Students are skilled and experienced as they enter the workforce
in the community services and healthcare sectors.
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
January 7, 2014
The hospitality operations - kitchen managers are responsible for supervising day-to-day kitchen operations, such as:
- Planning menu
- Ensuring high levels of customer service
- Supervising food production
- Controlling food, beverage and labour costs
- Ensuring sanitation, safety and hygiene
- Recruiting and managing human resource personnel
- Adhering to quality standards in food production
- Coordinating kitchen staff
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
January 7, 2014
Not everyone who wants to get a post-secondary education has the
academic requirements to attend the program of his or her choice, or
knows for sure what he or she wants to study. That’s why academic arts colleges and programs
exist. These undertakings, such as Centennial College’s General Arts
and Science – Arts Program, are designed to offer students an overview
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
January 7, 2014
The hospitality and tourism industry is diverse and spans across various sectors including, but not limited to:
- Office management
- Hotel and restaurant management
- Food and beverage management
- Housekeeping management
- Travel operations
- Conference management
- Tour organization – both domestic and international
- Human resource management
- Event planning and management
- Cultural and heritage tourism
- Facilities management
- Customer relationship Management
- Meeting and convention management
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
January 7, 2014
The job of pastry bakers is no longer limited to turning raw ingredients
into baked treats. Instead it extends to quantity bakery production,
labour cost controls, purchasing for commercial kitchen, menu planning,
practices of nutrition, and human resource planning.
Traditionally, pastry bakers were expected to just bake pastries,
cookies, breads, cakes and chocolates. However, times have changed. Now,
the industry offers them more legitimate career options in the areas of
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
January 7, 2014
Continuous learning is one of the nine essential skills acknowledged by the Government of Canada, which is an important for any job. Professionals and workers everywhere need an upgrade of their knowledge and skills, in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends and possibly, to gain promotions. Most of all, all individuals can expand their abilities through continuous learning and become a valuable employee, desirable job applicant, and highly relevant professional. This can be achieved t... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
January 1, 2014
If you can think of a few words to describe Toronto, they would likely include diversity, multiculturalism, and Canada’s largest city. This unique city also includes a college with the same distinction: Centennial College. With over 100 cultural groups present on campus and 80 different languages spoken by students, Centennial built a reputation as one of the world’s most diverse college. Its demographics compare to its program offerings, which caters to the needs of the students. It has ... Continue reading...
Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
December 30, 2013
A post-secondary program in early childhood studies helps students
experience and understand what high quality child care is all about. It
provides them an in-depth understanding of child development, child
psychology, children with special needs and importance of early childhood education in Toronto.
The program generally runs for two years and covers a wide range of
subjects including the learning environment – the third teacher, the
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
December 30, 2013
At Centennial College, students can complete business marketing training
that gives them an opportunity to learn theory and also to apply that
theory in a number of ways. This is beneficial as today's employers hire
employees who are as comfortable with marketing concepts such as
analyzing consumer needs and developing products and services to meet
those needs; anticipating competitors' actions and reacting swiftly to
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Posted by Jason White. Posted In : College Education
December 30, 2013
Everyone around loves the food you cook. Your friends and relatives just look for an excuse to drop in and relish your food.
Don't you want to transform your hobby into a rewarding career? Don't
you want to gain more skills and become a culinary expert? Do you fancy
preparing international cuisine and working with hotels or cruise lines?
If yes, a career in culinary management may be the right choice for you.
You will learn various culinary techniques that can help you bring
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