17 July

Chili Cook-Off 2018

Columbia College hosted its 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off in honour of the Calgary Stampede.

For this even we had staff and students participate in a Chili Competition, we BBQ’d burgers, and some of our staff and students provided entertainment by learning to line dance! We also had a poster presentation created by our LINC students.

Congratulations to our Chili Cook-Off Winners: Simon Best, Maria Milagros Alvarez Wong, and Rajvir Dhaliwal!

A huge thank you to so many staff and students who volunteered at this event and helped make it a success. read more

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01 May

Employment Training Celebration – April 2018

The Employment Training students and recent graduates enjoyed a delicious holiday pot luck and awards ceremony in the afternoon on April 26, 2018. Awards were given out to the students who achieved academic excellence, citizenship, and attendance.

Each dish was delicious (and quickly devoured) and lots of fun was had. The staff and students said farewell to the recent graduates, many of whom who have already embarked on their careers, with the remainder excited to get started on their job search.

Congratulations and good luck to all of the graduates! read more

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Calgary colleges and universities
18 April

How to Successfully Balance Work with Your Studies

Some reading this already know about the many difficulties associated with managing college studies with work. Others, unaware of these difficulties, should also understand that this period of high stress, fatigue, and crammed schedules is temporary. However, let us congratulate you for your correct decision. Returning to school can change your life for the better. After it’s done, you will thank yourself for the changes you are able to make in your life. Yes, it may be a challenge, but many complete this with success. With the right approach, the right strategy, and the right mindset, you’ll manage to strike a balance. Here’s how: read more

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Airdrie College
16 April

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 on the subject, we have certainly come a long way in bringing about improvements in our capacity to remember things. We have compiled a list of tips, which are sure to aid you with improving your memory in relation to your studies. We only hope that you’re not reading this simply because you have your college exam in 5 hours from now! read more

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human services professional diploma
11 April

Do You Want to Know More About the Human Services Professional Diploma Course?

In a world where humans experience all sorts of issues, whether physical, mental, or societal, a human services professional acts as a savior. The human services field is a broadly defined one. It is aimed towards understanding humanity, its needs, and in taking the right measures – remedial and preventive, to improve the quality of life of others. If you are one of those individuals who feel serving humanity will satisfy you, then a career as a human services professional is your best choice. To develop a career in the field you will require extensive knowledge about human behavior and various aspects affecting it. Understanding societal, political, and economical aspects and their impact on humans is vital for a career in this field. Moreover, gaining skills to deal with issues is essential to fulfill your duties as a human services professional. read more

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courses for differently abled
08 April

Courses for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

The beauty of creation lies in the fact that each one of us is unique. Everyone has their set strengths and weaknesses. All people should learn to embrace their strengths and strive to improve and grow.

At Columbia College of Alberta, we value the uniqueness of every student and have various courses designed for different students. We have 6 courses for individuals with developmental disabilities that are part of our Employment Program in our Community Support Services Department.

1. Personal Development:

This course is designed to help students develop a positive attitude towards life. There are tasks which help improve their decision-making, team building, goal-setting, problem-solving, grooming, interpersonal skills, assertiveness, communication skills, and leadership skills. Our goal is to make students independent and capable individuals who can secure good jobs and contribute to society. read more

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sales and services course
05 April

Everything You Need to Know About Sales and Service Course

Several occupations require employees to deal with customers on a daily basis. Professions that require individuals to engage in sales and services as their core duty are among some in the category. Sales and services positions are not limited to a sector but are spread across various industries. Some examples include cashier, customer sales representative, baker assistant, baggage handler, food server, housekeeping attendant, etc. If you are keen on developing a career in one of these fields, start by getting employed as a sales or services professional in the industry of your choice. Since these jobs primarily involve interacting with customers, you need to have specific skills for effective execution of your responsibilities. Enrolling in a sales and services employment training course at Columbia College Calgary provides a strong base to start your career with. read more

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Calgary colleges and universities
03 March

How to Choose the Best College in Canada

As a necessary starting step, we hope that you have determined the course or the program that you wish to persue. Select a course that is in line with your future plans, your interests, or a course that helps you learn the skills necessary to improve your employability skills. Once you have chosen the plan of action, it becomes easier to shortlist the colleges that provide the program or course. However, after you have listed down suitable colleges and universities in Calgary, there are a few things that you should consider to choose the best college out there. read more

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Service skills training Calgary
28 February

How Can You Budget Better?

Setting a weekly or a monthly budget is an essential practice not only for a student, but for every individual who intends to have their lives in order. Life is a collection of random variables and inconsistencies. It is better to prepare for these uncertainties. Setting a budget makes you a more disciplined individual who understands the value of certain necessities that must not be compromised. The habit of regular budgeting also leads to the accumulation of sizable savings. And savings always come to your rescue should you have a rainy day. Bring out your notepads and calculators; let us learn the art of budgeting! read more

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Colleges and universities in Calgary
27 February

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 of the month. Well, the fact that you are reading this article suggests that you intend to change your spending habits. You no longer want to be bankrupt by the end of every month. You want to handle your finances in a healthy manner. That’s half the battle won. Congratulations! read more

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