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 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, as about one third of ... [Read More...]
Jobs in the green economy on PEI
by Stacy Dunn A green job is a job or self-employment that genuinely contributes to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly world. The website GoodWork.ca says small business, self-employment, and entrepreneurship is very much a part of the new green economy. Green jobs can also be found with large businesses, nonprofit organizations, government, or ... [Read More...]
President of Holland College talks about the importance of learning from each other
Dr. Sandy MacDonald, President of Holland College, says sharing the story of our career paths is an opportunity to learn from one another. Many people guided and mentored him along his journey, and he was glad to listen. “The college is set up to offer support to help students navigate their learning and to help students realize their dreams. Campuses and centres across the ... [Read More...]