Explore the iT industry—

Wednesday, April 12, 2000 - North Shore News - 35

@ path leading te opportunities...

_ Information Technology (IT)... how

. many. times during a day do you hear this
term? Not familiar with it? Perhaps it is
“time to connect. After all it is che fastest
. . growing industry in Canada, expanding at a
“gate of over 15% per year. At the Academy of
‘Learning we have been «sisting students to
bridge the gap with s:aployers requesting
trained personnel. We go the extra mile with
our ‘students to ensure they are well

prepared: with employability and self- -

marketing skills. to. be competitive in the IT

industry.,. The Academy of Learning has
trategically partnered. with employers to

keep abreast of the emerging technologies.

Established since 1989, The Acadenw of
Learning: has positioned itself with 150

Cavendy ‘the. argect .
"attendance into their lifestyle.

rosolt Authorized

Testing Centres, Academy of Learning has
developed all the required application
training for MOUS 2000 certification.

The Academy of Learning Computer &

‘Business Career College enables self-

motivated students who approach learning
with a strong interest to succeed in the
business world. The focus is on providing
students: Proficiency, Productivity,
Profitability and People Skills within a work

environment. The Career Training is |

practical and specific, just what employers
require! The Integrated Learning™ System
combines. visual, audio, and hands-on
stimulus, our method scores high in terms

‘of retention and recall. Because students can
' review information .as needed, they can
“master each lesson fully before moving on.

The schedules are flexible, meaning that a
student. can ‘start on any training and fit

‘Training Program is designed to open doors:
for: job seekers’ through a partnership _
‘between the College and leading retail and
: service businesses. L :

Participants i in the 10-week program are

° caught skills and techniques ; required: for

“customer . . service delivery. They . will. also

‘have the: opportunity to obtain a ardous

Debbie was hoping to re-enter the
workforce after spending five years ar home
with my children. “I first attended the
carcer Choices program at the YWCA to
determine my marketable skills and choose

Proficiency, Productivity,
. Profitability. and People”
aw

some career possibilities. However, I
quickly discovered that high tech computer
skills are required by all employers. This was
one area that I was seriously lacking skills. I
researched many of the computer training

- schools on the North Shore and chose The’

in demand ;

“WCB requirement for. many employers. .

* Personal development... and. ‘career

portfolio techniques will .be “emphasized,
_ including resume: writing and interviewing
’ skills. Participants will also visit businesses 2

and companies. as "Part of their taining
experience. * ‘ .

: ‘Don a fall I behind gets ‘all tie

ros Office

Academy of Learning. I found the staff
friendly’ and personable and the flexible
schedule is essential. I am currently enrolled
in a Microsoft office Certificate Program.~
The program is excellent and I am pleased
with my progress. I am sure.that I will be.
torally prepared to re-enter the workforce
when I complete aii my courses.”

The Academy of Learning would’ also .
like to thank the North Shore Community
for all the support we received.

British Columbia - Student. Grants/ .
Government Financial Assistance. may ‘be _
available to eligible. students.. Academy. of
Learning is fully accredited with the Private. _
Post Secondary Education Commission of -
B.C. We also offer a complimentary (no fee)...

Employment. Service to employers. For: a

more e information call 980- 0897."

; Participants: will be given’ opportaniities

practice their: skills. and gain; on-the-job
understanding and knowledge = an added

* benus for potential employers

The. Customer Service: Skills: raining

Program Starts May 1..Informa
“will be held every Thursday. througtiou
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