by Stacy Dunn Collège de l’Île is PEI’s public French language community college, established in 2008 under an agreement with Société éducative de l'Î.-P.-É. and the Government of PEI. There are campuses in Wellington and in Charlottetown. College programs and language training are delivered as full-time or part-time studies in class, online, or with a tutor. The ... [Read More...]
Bridging the gap between education and industry needs
by Heidi Riley In response to the huge shifts in the labour force in the past 30 years, Holland College is changing the way it delivers its programming. “In 2020, for every 10 people retiring, there were just seven to replace them, including immigrants and those working longer,” says Sandy MacDonald, President of Holland College. “We had to recognize this demographic ... [Read More...]
Career services assistance for Holland College students
by Stacy Dunn Holland College’s Office of Retention, Part-time Study and Career Services helps enhance students’ employability skills, by investigating interests and goals, holding career preparation workshops, conducting Career Assessment Inventories, and providing networking opportunities with potential employers. Gaylene Carragher is the Director of the office. “We ... [Read More...]
Writing centre helps students with resumés, cover letters, and more
by Stacy Dunn A year ago, the Holland College Writing Centre was established for students needing help in such areas as the following: Grammar Resumé & Cover Letter writing Editing and proofreading Essay structure Amanda Myers, Student Services Advisor (Outreach & Awards), says the centre was a success last year. “There was strong interest – ... [Read More...]
A new journey for Holland College staff and students
by Gloria Welton Contact Company Holland College management and staff are implementing the new “normal” to ensure students and staff are protected against COVID-19. Holland College campuses and centres across the province have a total of over 900,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, shops, and common spaces. Most of these areas are open for use this semester, ... [Read More...]