by Ruby Arsenault The West Prince Campus of Holland College is celebrating its 10th year of offering the Administrative Assistant program. The program offers both in-person and online/distance training. Learning Manager Sherri Roberts is very proud of the program and is equally proud of the students who have graduated. “The graduating students have gone on to find ... [Read More...]
Holland College offers microcredentials to help industries meet skills needs
by Ethan Paquet Holland College is now offering a way to help bridge the gap between post-secondary education and industry skills shortages on PEI. Relatively new to Canadian colleges, microcredentials are short, formal courses that recognize the achievement of specific skills, competencies, or learning outcomes as identified by industry sectors to meet specific ... [Read More...]
Info for students, parents, educators, and policy makers
About 38 PEI industries: in-depth info to help with career planning A conversation with students when between high school and post-secondary Advice for post-secondary students facing life after graduation All encompassing list of education and training opportunities on PEI Atlantic Canada Career Week- info for secondary and post-secondary students, parents, and ... [Read More...]
Holland College hiring needs
by Gloria Welton Holland College has campuses and centres across the Island. Hiring is ongoing all year, with the busiest time being from April to September, and most positions are full-time. The locations include Georgetown Centre, Prince of Wales Campus, Tourism and Culinary Centre (home of The Culinary Institute of Canada), West Prince Campus, Summerside ... [Read More...]
Career services assistance offered to Holland College students
by Stacy Dunn Holland College’s Office of Retention, Part-time Study, and Career Services offers academic support, academic advising, and career preparation support as students continue their educational journey. The support offered for career preparation assists students to investigate their interests and goals through career preparation workshops, exploration tools and ... [Read More...]