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Public Safety Communications Professional prepares students for a career in emergency dispatching Monday, 30 November 2009
If you’re looking for an exciting career and want to serve your community, the Public Safety Communications Professional program may be what you’re looking for. The 12-week (480 hour) Georgian Col. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | mscanlan
Georgian Bay resident pursues career in recreational boating industry Thursday, 23 April 2009
Less than a year ago, 34-year-old Georgian Bay resident Brad Berriault was out of work and out of options. He returned to school to upgrade his skills and plans to set up his own small engine and cust. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | mscanlan
Georgian College offers new spring sessions of Second Career programs Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Georgian College is offering new spring sessions of two programs – Gas Technician and Welding Techniques – in an effort to minimize anticipated shortages of skilled workers in these fields and to. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | lhain
Retail manager pursues a second career in opticianry Friday, 20 February 2009
Oro-Medonte resident Scott Gilchrist had been working as a retail manager for about 15 years when he was laid off after the company he worked for was sold to a new owner/operator. While looking for ne. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | mscanlan
Laid-off worker pursues a second career in photography Thursday, 19 February 2009
After being laid off from his job at a local furniture company due to company restructuring, Chesley native Phil Collins jumped at the chance to help his former colleagues find new careers. While work. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | mscanlan
Former travelling salesman pursues a second career in nursing Tuesday, 10 February 2009
After a 20-year career in marketing and sales, Barrie resident Rob Roach found himself out of a job as a result of company restructuring. It was a blessing in disguise. After taking care of an elderly. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | mscanlan
Muskoka resident returns to school to train for a new career Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Kearney resident Frank Colley (inset) was already carrying a heavy financial load when the country’s economic slump came to town. Downturn in the local market had affected the number of hours he was. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | mscanlan
Laid-off worker takes on challenge of career in practical nursing Wednesday, 5 November 2008
Sherry Marsh admits she wasn’t surprised when after 10 years she was laid off from her job at a local furniture store – downturn in the housing and staging market and general economic unease had a. […]Source: Georgian College News » Second Career Strategy | admin
