Education/training



Treat yourself to a spa education at Elmcrest College

Elmcrest College's standing in the spa industry is evident with a simple perusal of the career of the school's managing director.
2003, December

Apprenticing fuels the imagination

In Grade 10, Nicole Bugala stood out in her auto body class as the only female student.
2003, December

Building a life through apprenticing

In its broadest terms, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) serves multiple worthwhile purposes.
2003, December

Anne Hung: Toronto's go-to fashion designer

Anne Hung says it's fate. After all, the Ryerson University fashion graduate knew that she would eventually make it in the fashion industry.
2003, December

Designing a productive future

Diana Chapa, a newcomer to Canada and a sole-support parent, came to Completing The Circle hoping to secure a job in graphic design.
2003, December

Seneca fashion student takes on the world

Seneca College fashion arts student Xiaomei Han will fly to Paris next week to compete in the International Competition for Young Fashion.
2003, December

Setting the pace for high-demand training in the trades

Toronto School of Drywall gives men and women access to high-paying careers in construction in a matter of weeks, not months.
2003, December

Apprentice 'has a goal and a dream'

Like thousands of high school students across Ontario, Kareem Ambrose is launching his career through an apprenticeship program.
2003, December

Opening the door to a future

Colin Lupton knew an education would open up all the doors he couldn't -- he just needed somewhere to start.
2003, December

Georgian grad wins Premier's Award

Georgian College alumna Rose Adams is the winner of a prestigious 2003 Premier's Award for contributions to the business sector.
2003, December

Education from a distance

For those interested in training for a promising career in electronics, George Brown College offers an exciting distance education opportunity.
2003, December

Top gun's vision takes flight

They say the air is different up there -- that when you're up in an airplane, looking out onto the horizon, your perspective on the world changes.
2003, December

Apprenticing sets youth on a prosperous path

OYAP is a vehicle of connectivity -- by linking education with business, high school with college and student with goal, doors are opened.
2003, November

Auto body apprentice gets a boost

Twenty-five-year-old Jaime Ansley approached the Alternative Youth Centre for Employment with a purpose -- she wanted an auto body apprenticeship.
2003, November

3-D animators coast into new territories

You never know what direction technology will take you. However, in the case of animation, it's not so much a question of what direction, but how far.
2003, November

At CDI, it's all in the family

CDI College has more than 100 years' combined experience in high-calibre, career-focused training.
2003, November

Western law grad fights for the rights of children

Tania Delbellbelluz always knew she wanted to make a living by helping people. What she didn't know was how to go about doing that.
2003, November

Student filmmakers to be spotlighted

Centennial College is hosting its first ever Toronto Student Film Festival called -- [Frame] -- that will celebrate up-and-coming student filmmakers.
2003, November

Learning on the job among benefits of apprenticing

Work placements help high school students explore careers and provide exciting learning environments outside the classroom.
2003, November

Athletic therapists mix sports, health interests

As a newly qualified athletic therapist in 1996, Chris Bulley got his first job working with the Toronto Raptors.
2003, November

Saji Joseph stitches up a job

Twenty-three-year-old Saji Joseph had been out of work for almost one year and was living in a youth shelter when he approached the YMCA.
2003, November

Grad studies fair tomorrow

Centennial College is hosting its first-ever Graduate Studies Fair.
2003, November

Boston University: education in action

To Boston University, the world is a classroom. Through its division of extended education, BU welcomes students and scholars from around the globe.
2003, November

The sky's the limitfor aviation apprentice

No one would argue the daily successes achieved within the four walls of a classroom.
2003, November

Learning by doing is the Westervelt way

Westervelt College, Canada's oldest private career college, was founded in 1885.
2003, November

The art of making the strings sing

He's apprenticed under renowned luthier Jean Larrivee, has made up to 1,200 guitars, and has shared his skills with hundreds of eager students.
2003, November

A boost in the right direction

Twenty-four-year-old Nikki Stewart's employment experience was not uncommon for youths living in the Jane-Finch corridor.
2003, November

Cambrian job program nets award of excellence

Cambrian College was awarded the Minister's Award for Excellence for its Sudbury Job Connect program.
2003, November

Community network supports IT student

A new apprenticeship program gives high school students the skills needed to launch a career in Information Technology.
2003, November

CPR instructors critical to health care

It can happen anywhere, at any time. But what do you do if there's a medical emergency in your home, office or on the street?
2003, November

Offering a foot in the door

"I was out of a job,” Wasim Mirza said. “So I wanted -- no, I needed -- to get a job where I could utilize my skills, but it was very, very hard."
2003, November

Schools strut their stuff during College Week

Ontario's publicly-funded colleges celebrate the successes of more than a million graduates during College Week.
2003, November

University of Windsor engineers widespread appeal

As the University of Windsor celebrates its 40th anniversary as a public institution, it also keeps an eye on the past.
2003, November

Apprenticing that's a cut above

The following is a good news story about an industrious student and a smart program.
2003, October

Pressman enjoys future prospects

Reiniere Maghirang arrived in Canada in 1996. In two short years, he was homeless, living in shelters and working in clubs.
2003, October

Freshman year off to good start

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s program additions are a unique combination of academic instruction and hands-on skills.
2003, October

Apprentices fill growing skilled trades gap

He's just 20 years old, has graduated from high school and has spent three years working as a carpenter apprentice.
2003, October

Journey to triumph

Nilofar Deliry's journey to Canada followed the long route. After fleeing Afghanistan, she spent two years in India before arriving in this country.
2003, October

Athabascu U. at the digital frontier

Athabasca University has become Canada's leading distance education and online university.
2003, October

Roofing apprentice seeks certification

"Academic achievement, team work and self management skills -- these elements are the foundation of employability."
2003, October

Conestoga student wins $1,000 scholarship

Amy Wrobel is the winner of a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by the Central Ontario District of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada.
2003, October

triOS offers the complete package

triOS College of Information Technology’s reputation is built on an understanding of the challenges of keeping up with the explosive growth in IT.
2003, October

Finding a plan of action

The biggest thing Marcus Downey was looking for when he arrived at WoodGreen Youth Job Centre was a change.
2003, October

Child worker hopes to impact others

When Rebecca Smith began volunteering as an eight-year-old, she knew she wanted to make a difference. Today, she's doing just that as a youth worker.
2003, October

Numbers tell the story at University of Alberta

The University of Alberta has more than 32,000 students in 200 undergraduate and 170 graduate programs.
2003, October

Learning to make the school-to-work transition

If you've ever been unemployed, you know how frustrating looking for a job can be.
2003, October

Colleges keen to embrace training of apprentices

Ontario's colleges are stepping up to the plate with the newest technology and flexible programs for apprentices.
2003, October

Are you fit to be a massage therapist?

Dora Jackson worked as a professional dancer for 10 years. It was challenging work and she often turned to massage to ease her aches and pains.
2003, October

JobStart has Midas touch

In March 2003, 21-year-old Darryl Lorde had been out of work for eight months and was undecided about his future.
2003, October

Centennial student loves T.O.

Centennial College student Kaye Shitami isn't famous, but what she has to say about her favourite town amounts to a pretty helpful guide.
2003, October

Construction program builds confidence in women

The New Home Service Technician program teaches students a variety of construction skills through classroom instruction and on-the-job training.
2003, October

Professor brings med school to the masses

He hosts a TV health call-in program on Citytv. He edits Ontario government's health Web, is a practicing family doctor and a professor.
2003, October

Say YES to job search

Unable to stay in one job for long, Tavis Ross finally said YES to help.
2003, October

Ontario Chief Justice addresses Humber students

Ontario Chief Justice Roy McMurtry recently spoke to Humber students about the major challenges facing the administration of justice in the province.
2003, October

In sales, always let yourcustomer be your guide

Working in sales can be like being a stock car driver. Sometimes you’re winning the race, other times you're hitting a brick wall.
2003, October

Market skills on the menu at Liaison College

Whether starting out or making a change, career options are plentiful in the food service trade.
2003, October

Auto apprentice follows in dad's footsteps

Sometimes the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. And Shant Manouki-Jevezian is the good apple that proves it.
2003, October

Connecting to opportunity

Mike Cabral wanted to find a job. When he wasn't having much luck, he turned to St. Stephen -- well, sort of.
2003, September

Reach personal, career goals at your own pace

With the largest distance education program in the Maritime provinces, Acadia University embodies commitment to lifelong learning.
2003, September

Throwing in the towel not an option for this chef apprentice

As she watched cooking shows and read cookbooks, Vanessa Gagliardi dreamed of one day becoming a chef.
2003, September

Blending the ingredients for success

Great cooks around the world agree that a successful recipe requires quality ingredients, mixed well.
2003, September

A safe place to succeed

In 2001, Javier Ortiz fled Columbia to escape homophobia. The 18-year old was in search of a better life in Canada, but was having trouble finding it.
2003, September

The other side of a night at the bar

Approaching its 30th anniversary, the Bartending School of Ontario at 744 Broadview Ave. is the brainchild of Victor J. Miller.
2003, September

OYAP gives student a head start

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program allows students to earn high school credits while they work in their chosen trade.
2003, September

School stays on top of style trends

While style and fashion are constantly changing, there are fundamentals needed to work in the industry that remain virtually unchanged.
2003, September

Youth get a boost in the workplace

Since 1988, the Ontario Association of Youth Employment Centres (OAYEC) has focused on helping young people reach both employment and life goals.
2003, September

OYAP helps student 'build a better life'

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for students to apprentice in a skilled trade and simultaneously earn high school credits.
2003, September

New university opens

Canada's newest university -- the University of Ontario Institute of Technology -- is officially open.
2003, September

New program not just a day at the spa

North Americans now spend more money at spas than they do at amusement parks, movie theatres or ski resorts.
2003, September

TIPT meets evolving needs of pharmaceutical industry

At TIPT, an innovative approach to training is designed to prepare the new generation of pharmaceutical technicians to overcome industry challenges.
2003, September

Student finds her niche through OYAP

Helping a child develop and feel special are among the reasons why Ferzana Elahi wanted to become an early childhood educator.
2003, August

Learning the language of success

When Marie Marsolais moved to Toronto from Quebec, she was concerned about finding a job because she could hardly speak English.
2003, August

York U benefits from planned gifts

York University has received three bequests and three gifts of life insurance in the past year.
2003, August

OYAP a cut above for this student

To say that one education formula is equally effective for every student would be to assume they all share the same set of talents and ambitions.
2003, August

Cartoonist Carl Clark more colourful than his characters

Few can rival the extraordinary career of Carl Clark -- artist, writer, teacher and irrepressible lover of life.
2003, August

Homework for parents

While all parents face hurdles when it comes to their children get their homework, it gets more complex when kids are living out of two homes.
2003, August

Apprentice enters booming area of house wiring

After taking a course in house wiring, high school student Mike Kuchma enjoyed taking on odd jobs around the house, wiring plugs and switches.
2003, August

Electrician apprentice can expect bright future

A co-op program that gives students a chance to try their hand at a variety of trades helps many choose a career.
2003, July

Forum to help students find work

Employers will be invited to a business-led human resource forum to promote the value of developing partnerships with local school boards.
2003, July

Lambton grad nets prestigious award

Nancy DeJeu is the recipient of an award that honours outstanding students who have made a contribution to their early childhood education program.
2003, July

ECE student gets head start with OYAP

When Melissa Romano began a co-op work placement at the Grace Church Daycare, she already knew she loved children.
2003, July

Centennial offers new programs

Centennial College has developed post-diploma programs in human resources management and International Business Management.
2003, July

Apprentices receive well-deserved recognition

A graduation ceremony that honours apprentices who have successfully completed journeyperson certification also recognizes their dedication.
2003, July

Centennial comic welcomes new Canadians

X-Men and The Hulk aren't the only comic books featuring strangely coloured characters.
2003, July

Making molehills out of mountains

For an accomplished mountaineer, teaching others how to climb their own mountains was a natural transition.
2003, July

Student's apprenticeship a sizzling success story

Sometimes all it takes is the right opportunity for a student to truly excel.
2003, July

Employment push to aid SARS-affected students

Up to 290 Toronto students will find employment placements this summer through a new federal government initiative.
2003, July

OYAP: Making the grade

OYAP is successfully encouraging high school students to explore a career in the trades, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities reports.
2003, June

Training centre provideswide range of opportunities

If you're interested in working with glass or metal, you're likely going to need the services of the Ontario Industrial & Finishing Skills Centre.
2003, June

Double cohort just the first hurdle

Ontario community colleges experienced a 3% increase in enrolment, with 78,500 students accepting spots.
2003, June

'The sky's the limit' with OYAP

As a national judo champion, Joline LaFlamme recognized the importance of self-discipline.
2003, June

OYAP: Something to chew on

For a culinary arts student who has enjoyed the sweet smell of success, becoming a chef could really put him on the map.
2003, June

Skilled students to replenish job market

Did you know that the average age of a fully qualified tradesperson is 48 years old?
2003, June

Teacher ushered the Internet into classroom

Tom Kane, a School of Business/Information Services professor at Centennial College, has earned a 2003 Technology Innovation Award.
2003, June

School construction earns top marks

Construction of the country's newest university is making the grade in Durham Region.
2003, June

Student fulfills his electric dreams

If you gave a dad a crystal ball for Father's Day, the first thing he would want to see is a successful future for his children.
2003, June

Conestoga team cleans up at skills competition

Six Conestoga College students have won medals for their performance in the ninth Canadian Skills Competition.
2003, June

The biggest man on campus

Robert Birgeneau is on a mission: to bring the University of Toronto up to the highest international standards of education and research.
2003, June

Schools get down to business

Business intelligence software is not just for businesses, Canada's largest university has found.
2003, May

OYAP student wired over apprenticeship

Getting in on the ground floor of an emerging trade opens the door to countless opportunities.
2003, May

You'll go far with a Passport to Prosperity

The Toronto Board of Trade is urging its members and businesses across the GTA to create new employment opportunities for students.
2003, May

Skilled trades get an ambassador

Spider Jones will be the Ontario government's first ambassador to promote the skilled trades to high school students.
2003, May

OYAP launches student into high gear

If you think teenagers are too busy playing video games to plan for their future, then you haven't heard of the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
2003, May

Humber presents IT options for women

Almost 300 local Grade 9 students wanting to learn about opportunities for women in IT attended ‘Women in IT: Looking Towards the Future.’
2003, May

Training that SETS the scene

Tony Parkin wants to give people the opportunity to learn a skilled trade and introduce them to a possible future in a $1.5-billion industry.
2003, May

OYAP carpenter wants to build her own house

As a young girl, Stefanie Kentner loved working as her dad's assistant whenever he tackled household chores.
2003, May

It's May flowers for Conestoga students

Ten students from the Retail Florist program at Conestoga College have just returned from the 50th anniversary Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa.
2003, May

Centennial students build Holocaust website

A team of college students building a remarkable website was overwhelmed by the accounts contained in the John and Molly Pollock Holocaust Collection.
2003, May

Experienced workers win with pre-apprenticeships

In the face of a skilled employee shortage, the mandate to maintain a competitive edge in the global workforce looms large.
2003, April

Electrician pre-apprenticesto get the green light

A new pre-apprenticeship training program for electricians launches May 1 with an application drive and a new way of entering the trade.
2003, April

Take your future for a test drive

When Stephen Tew graduates from high school, he'll have test-driven a career he loves, and will be well on his way to completing an apprenticeship.
2003, April

Storyteller steers her own path to Marion Bridge

Wiebke von Carolsfeld loves to tell stories. It was this love that drew her into the world of filmmaking.
2003, April

Summer job centre for students launches

The Sarnia-Lambton Summer Student Employment Centre is scheduled to open on May 1, 2003 at 250 North Christina St.
2003, April

New grads fairing better than ever

George Brown College was buzzing with brilliance last week as high school students presented their technological prowess to the public.
2003, April

Radiation therapists critical to cancer treatment

The Michener Institute is the only Ontario school that trains radiation therapists. They take 75 new students a year out of more than 225 applicants.
2003, April

New teaching technique benefits disabled students

Cambrian College is testing voice recognition software in a number of its programs through its Liberated Learning project.
2003, April

TVO launches online education programs

TVOntario gave a new boost to education programming with the introduction of eight innovative online educational programs.
2003, March

Feds invest in youth

The federal government is investing more than $1 million to provide youths with career opportunities.
2003, March

Get the 411 on the 911 at Centennial expo

Centennial College is hosting the second annual Uniform Services Career Expo.
2003, March

Immigrants, work agencies colloborate to fill market needs

Carolina Rey came to Canada a year and a half ago with a solid background in industrial engineering, and a vision for her future.
2003, March

Internship develops public service professionals

The opportunity to explore career options while earning a competitive salary was a dream come true for Lisa Trevisan.
2003, March

Overcome self-marketing fears to achieve goals

Sales courses aren't just for professional sales people anymore.
2003, March

Conestoga gains apprenticeship funding

Conestoga College is one of Ontario's largest suppliers of apprenticeship education.
2003, March

Today's financial planners must commit to continuous learning

Looking for a mentally-stimulating profession where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Financial planning may be your answer.
2003, March

Tories aid women seeking IT careers

Dixon Hall is a community-based, non-profit centre that works with Centennial College to provide IT training to low-income women.
2003, March

Apprentice launches plumbing career

For a hands-on learner interested in becoming a plumber, working alongside experienced plumbers has allowed Michael Bonk to test the waters.
2003, March

Cambrian paramedic grads honoured

Graduates of Cambrian College's advanced care paramedic training program were honoured recently by members of a unique community partnership.
2003, March

OYAP highlights the alternatives

Sue Ferguson is an educator who believes in opening doors.
2003, February

Medical students enjoy healthy job market

The same stiff competition going in faces you at the other end of your academic life. Will there be enough jobs to go around?
2003, February

Sheridan to offer applied degrees

Sheridan has embarked on an exciting new phase of its history by becoming an Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.
2003, February

Program lets students log into their future

An innovative apprenticeship program launched in Toronto this year gives high school students the keys to a door into a growing trade.
2003, February

Who's driving your future?

If you're in high school or college and thinking about career choices, why not consider the auto industry?
2003, February

Applied degrees good for double cohort students

Grade 13 students graduate with Grade 12 students this June because of Ontario's decision to discontinue the fifth year of secondary school.
2003, February

School fills shortage in niche trade

The Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Trade School in Concord is grooming a new generation of skilled tradespeople.
2003, February

OYAP machinist displays solid work ethic

Robert Granicolo is apprenticing as a machinist at a well-respected business called Competition Automotive.
2003, February

Feds launch 2003 summer job program

A program was recently launched to help Canadian students find summer jobs that will help them develop the skills they need to prepare for the future.
2003, February

New trends in pharmacyimproving patient care

These are exciting times for pharmacy students and working pharmacists across Ontario.
2003, February

Hands-on work motivates apprentice

Letting apprentices get their hands dirty is key to helping them determine if they're suited to a particular trade.
2003, January

New English options

CDI Education Corporation has teamed up with Shane Global Village English Centres to provide ESL students with a comprehensive education experience.
2003, January

Student learns nuts and bolts of his trade

When education, business and a smart government program pursue the common goal a good future becomes visible.
2003, January

Mastering the mechanics of business success

When Michael Kapil was a boy, he loved hanging around his dad's garage.
2003, January

OYAP sparks a family tradition

As a co-op teacher for more than 20 years, Don Richardson has hooked many students into rewarding careers that complement their interests.
2003, January

Carving out a beautiful partnership

Consider two industrious entrepreneurs with a common goal. Add skill and some luck -- it's a blueprint for success and its name is Gibson Greenwood.
2003, January

OYAP, student built for each other

The phrase "youth is wasted on the young" has no merit in the world of Dawn Birchall.
2003, January

Shad students gain a career edge

Despite all of their accomplishments, young and budding innovators still find themselves the target of "nerd" stereotyping.
2003, January



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