Alberta’s Professional Development (PD) Funding program provides financial support to eligible Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) who want to enhance their skills, advance their careers, and strengthen the quality of early learning and childcare programs across the...
Why Lifelong Learning is Essential for Your Future Success
There are many reasons why someone may want to enhance their skills and expand their knowledge. In today’s fast-paced world, access to information and learning opportunities is greater than ever. As a result, the workforce is becoming increasingly competitive. Whether...
Maximize Your Education, Minimize Costs at Columbia College
Why Education at Columbia College Can Cost Less and Offer More Choosing the right college is a big decision, and understanding the financial and career benefits is essential. At Columbia College, we provide students with a unique advantage that helps them achieve...
Who are Educational Assistants? Things you should know before becoming one!
Do you like working with kids? Do you desire a satisfying profession that allows people of all abilities to reach their full potential? Consider a job as an Education Assistant. Education Assistants help kids who may need extra help with their conduct, special needs,...
8 Important Tips For a Successful Career Change: Part 2
Changing careers can leave some professionals anxious as there is a lot to consider before executing the change, which is the fear of the unknown. However, having a better understanding of your next steps and making a clear path to changing your career will help...
8 Important Tips For a Successful Career Change: Part 1
Making a career change can be a challenge, and this is especially true when you start getting older or when you’ve been at your current job for a long time. A few reasons why people in the job force may be looking to change their career include financial reasons, a...
5 Reasons Why Continuing Education is a Good Idea
Why Continuing Your Education is Worth It Education equips us with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in life and the workforce. However, many people pause their education due to financial struggles, work commitments, or personal circumstances. If you’ve put...
How Frequently Do People Change Careers in Canada?
A common concern among people in their late 20's, 30's, and 40's is whether they should go back to school. They may be unhappy with their current career, or they want to improve their prospects for new positions. Today, switching jobs is relatively common throughout...
Why Continuing Your Education is Beneficial at Any Stage of Life
Why Continuing Your Education Can Improve Your Career and Life There are many reasons to upgrade your skills and expand your knowledge. Whether you're looking to switch careers, earn a higher income, or gain confidence in your abilities, continuing your education can...
Unlock New Opportunities with Academic Upgrading
Academic Upgrading, as the name suggests is the upgrading of your academic and professional skills or qualifications. Generally, it is applicable for adults (18 years or older). Courses are tailor-made for adults who would like to pursue further education or become...
5 Tips to Improve Your Memory for Studying
A healthy memory is a key to an above satisfactory performance in your academic endeavors. A healthy memory also simplifies other aspects of your life and enhances your long-term well-being. Today, with so much research available...
4 Tips To Keep The Student Bills Low
It is common for students in colleges and universities in Calgary to have higher student bills. Most of us tend to fall for the festive season and month-end sales. We happily make purchases, thinking we are saving only to find out that you’re broke in the second week...
5 Education Upgrading Programs to Pursue at Columbia College
Excellence is not achieved overnight. It takes a strong sense of commitment and a willingness to improve to have a successful career. Opting for academic upgrading courses is an effective way to hone your skills and increase your employability. At Columbia College...
Want To Become a University or College Admissions Advisor: Here’s What You Need To Do
Are you someone who is known to be a people person? Do you feel you have good interpersonal skills? Then becoming a university/college admissions advisor might be the perfect career choice for you. With the average salary ranging up to between $50,000-$63,000 a year,...
What Should You Know About ‘Continuous Learning’ Courses?
You must be well aware of the phrase- change is the only constant. This phrase has never been as apt to the business and educational world as it is today. Gone are the days when you could learn an art and survive on it with little or no change. With fast paced...
How Can Career Advising Services Help You Make The Right Career Choice?
Picking the right career is a crucial choice that plays a vital role in an individual’s success. Students experience a lot of pressure regarding career choice, academic performance, getting the right job and making a good life. However, at Columbia college, our...
Popcorn Sale Proceeds to be Donated to the Red Cross for Fort McMurray
Columbia College’s Community Support Services Department has a venture called, “Columbia Campus Popcorn on the Go!” The students sell popcorn each week to fellow students and staff at the College. On May 17, 2016 the students and their guardians chose to donate all...
Donation to the Columbia Learning Society
The Columbia Learning Society extends an appreciative thank you to the Olympia Charitable Foundation for their generous donation of $5000. This donation will be primarily used towards a camping trip for our Community Support Services Department students, ensuring that...
Keep Working While you Further your Options
Get your certificate or diploma evenings or weekends Starting this September, Columbia College will start offering all Human Services diploma, and Education Assistant certificate program courses on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and on Saturdays. Students can take one...
Reducing the Cost of Higher Education
The government’s recent budget included a sizable decrease in funding to our provincial Colleges and Universities. This reduction will certainly impact the operation of these institutions. To assist the senior administrators of our provincial institutions the...
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