September 30 is both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. This is a day to reflect, learn, and honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never returned home. The orange shirt has become a symbol of...
Ali Rakka, the Community Liaison Coordinator at Columbia College in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was recently awarded the prestigious Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his outstanding contributions to the community. The Queen’s Jubilee...
A simple but powerful directive: “To invest in people, prioritize education.” On this day five years ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared January 24th to be the International Day of Education in commemoration of the role that education plays...
Congratulations Dr. SnellWe are honoured to announce that Columbia College President Dr. Tom Snell has been appointed to the Premier's Council on Skills. Tom has been chosen as the representative for Alberta’s post-secondary education sector.The council was created to...
Dental Careers Among Canada’s Fastest-Growing Jobs In 2018, Global News featured an article on Canada’s most in-demand jobs. Jodi Kasten, managing director of Indeed Canada, contributed to the report. The findings showed rapid growth in small and medium-sized...
The Growing Demand for Nurses in Canada Industry experts, like the World Economic Forum (WEF), focus on future job trends and the skills professionals will need. Technology-related roles, such as programmers, engineers, and marketing specialists, are expected to be in...
"A leader is never made, they are born." This what people say when it comes to being a leader. But leadership is not a trait that can be inherited by someone. Leadership comes from building your own personality. People don’t elect you as a leader, you have to prove...
Why Setting Short-Term and Long-Term Goals Leads to Success Before starting any journey, you must know where you’re going. Without a clear destination, you may wander aimlessly or feel lost. The same applies to life. Before making a plan, you need to set long-term...
Kaizen (improvement in Japanese) is a Japanese philosophy that has the capacity to radically alter the course of your life if you adopt the principle faithfully. The entire premise of the Kaizen approach is that the emphasis must always be on constant self-improvement...
Do you fear the idea of speaking in public? For some, the mere thought is enough to induce a state of panic. Whether you are speaking with clients, giving a presentation at college or work, or leading a meeting, you need to use public speaking skills. When you are...
How to Choose the Best College in Calgary Choosing the right college is an important step toward your future. The first step is selecting a program that aligns with your career goals, interests, or skill development needs. Once you've made your choice, it’s easier to...
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...
Four Stage Learner-Centered Model: Bridging Theory and Practice When students enter the workforce after college, they often realize how different practical job requirements are from what they learned in school. Many criticize educational institutions for focusing too...
How to Improve Your Personality for Personal and Professional Growth Your personality is a unique combination of physical, behavioral, moral, and intellectual traits that shape how others perceive you and how successful you can be in your personal and professional...
The Path to Success: Setting Goals and Taking Action Success is the achievement of a goal, big or small. Every day, we set goals for ourselves, sometimes without even realizing it. Whether it’s arriving on time for an appointment, meeting a work deadline, or making a...
How to Write a Resume That Stands Out A resume is your first impression, your personal sales pitch, and your key to landing job opportunities. In today’s competitive job market, hiring managers often scan through dozens of resumes in minutes. To stand out, your resume...
Avoid These Common Resume Mistakes and Stand Out Your resume is often the first impression you make on a potential employer. It’s your chance to show them why you’re the right fit for the job—but even small mistakes can cost you an interview. You might have the...
College is one of the most awaited phases of our life. We work hard through high school aiming to get into the college of our choice. We apply to various colleges and hope for acceptance into the one that we wish to join. However, once you get your response from...
The role of an educational assistant is to help teachers in their day-to-day responsibilities. They work as a team with the teachers to accelerate learning and aid the development of students. This requires them to undergo formal training and have relevant experience...
The focal point of all relationships is fulfilling each other’s expectations. This applies to the employer-employee relationship as well. When you are recruited into an organization, you are expected to possess a certain set of qualities, attributes, and skills. The...
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...
Currently employing a task force of over 14000 officers, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) hires and trains individuals to protect our country's borders. The CBSA is a federal border and immigration control agency formed in the year 2001. Since its inception,...
Education assistants, also called teaching assistants, work with teachers and students alike. These professionals assist teachers in instruction delivery and offer students learning support. Supporting children can include directly assisting children with particular...
Ever wondered what would happen if we had no security professionals? Be it the police or a private security guard, without them, we would all be so vulnerable to crimes. While the duties of security professionals depend on their role of employment, their main job is...
What comes to your mind when you hear the term ‘social work assistant’? Those who help people and the society in different ways, right? Well, we at Columbia College Calgary have noticed that many people are unaware of the detailed role of a social work assistant....
Learner Researcher Collin O’Halloran arrived to Cape Town South Africa on May 23rd, 2017 to launch into his justice and public safety practicum. Through VA Corp Service, the South African National Parks is hosting Collin on his 200-hour practicum assignment required...
Do you dream of having a rewarding career abroad? Are you looking out for greater exposure to the people of different nationalities? Then you might want to consider Columbia College Calgary for pursuing the professional course of your choice. We have one of the best...
With safety being a topmost priority for everyone, it feels great to have the ability to defend yourself physically. Being able to protect yourself not only offers reassurance but also boosts confidence. Such physical security can only be gained by learning the art of...
The Employment Training students and recent graduates enjoyed a delicious holiday pot luck and awards ceremony in the afternoon on December 15th . Awards were given out to the students who achieved academic excellence in each of their programs, Child Care,...
The Employment Training department had its final celebration of the summer 2016 semester on August 18. The students who achieved the highest marks in their Accounting Assistant, Child Care, and Sales Service courses received awards. We also celebrated the students who...
We welcomed Karima, to our class, from the City of Calgary Waste and Recycling Services department. She taught us a lot. She demonstrated how close our cars can be from the bluc and black bins (1 metre or they won’t be able to pick them up). She showed us far apart...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calgary, AB - April 30, 2015 Employers around the world have expressed concerns for years about the growing gap between the skills they are looking for in new employees and the skills College and University graduates possess. In an attempt to...
On Friday January 30, 2015 the Integrated Training program held an award ceremony for students in the Sales, Service, Trades, Child Care and Bookkeeping programs. Students were recognized for their hard work, dedication and achievements over the last 2 months....
Calgary has had a shortage of Child Care options and spaces for years. Today, we are excited to announce that Columbia College has just opened the brand new Columbia College Child Care and Early Education Centre: www.columbiachildcare.ca This new Centre is located in...
On July 4th, Columbia College hosted its annual Stampede chili cook off. Students, staff, government representatives, and community partners all joined in on the fun. Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council's (CRIEC) Bruce Randall (Executive Director) and Jaya...
Calgary, AB - October 23, 2012 -Columbia College Corporation announced today the formal establishment of Columbia College Calgary, a non-profit organization. According to the college President, Dr. J.T. (Tom) Snell, this new organization is committed to the same...
Jessica S. enrolled in the Columbia College Community Support Services Department for the same reasons that any 18 year old would enroll in post-secondary education. She wanted to continue her education as a means of achieving her goal of being employed and becoming...
Columbia College hosted its annual International Day. 285 students from 45 different countries came together to share their diversity and culture with others. English as Second Language students were grouped geographically and had the opportunity to share information...
Each year governments around the world are challenged to balance their budgets, and it seems each year they look at the same two solutions – either increasing taxes or reducing government spending by reducing services. Yet, there is a third alternative, and...
Calgary college performs above average in all key measures Columbia College today announced the results of an important international study that looked at the degree students are engaged in their education. The Community College Survey of Student Engagement, conducted...
Columbia College Convocation was celebrated on November 1, 2009. The event was held at the Jack Singer Concert Hall Graduates were celebrated and their friends and families came to celebrate their success over the past year. Some students wishes to express...
Columbia College Convocation was celebrated on November 1, 2009. The event was held at the Jack Singer Concert Hall Graduates were celebrated and their friends and families came to celebrate their success over the past year. This is the speech given by MLA for Calgary...
Every year the English as a Second Language staff and students at Columbia College host International Day. It is a chance for our students to share their culture with everyone else. Students bring in food, provide entertainment and showcase cultural items from their...
The students of Columbia College's English as a Second Language Program are excited to present: International Day 2009! This year it will be held on June 12th, 2009. Please read all about it below! What is International Day Each year students in the English as a...
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