Gilmour currently attends King David High School and will be studying the culinary arts next year after winning The Art Institute of Vancouver Best Teen Chef 2012.

“Jesse really stood out with a stellar performance. Though we were very impressed by everyone who competed in The Art Institute of Vancouver Cook-Off Competitions this year. Their passion and enthusiasm for the culinary arts is inspiring,” said Chef Benjamin Faber, academic director at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver.

All 9 competitors were asked to prepare and serve a two-course meal in just two hours. The meal was a Sautéed Breast of Chicken with Creative Garnish, Rice Pilaf and Broccoli Sauté. The competitors were then judged on knife skills, safety, sanitation, organization, cooking techniques, and clean-up, and five specific qualities of the finished dishes – temperature, taste, texture, portion size and presentation.

“I find that music like food is a medium that allows me to express myself freely,” said Gilmour, who also plays the guitar.

Schools mentioned: The Art Institute of Vancouver

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“With a summer job, students discover what a workplace is really like, and learn about their own strengths and talents. Young people can earn money for their studies, gain new experiences, and contribute to Ontario’s overall future,” said Glen Murray, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Ontario’s summer jobs programs and services are open to students aged 15 to 30 years old, so it’s extended to many mature students who might be changing career paths, or starting over.

Using Employment Ontario’s Summer Jobs website, students can:

• Find job listings
• Search for a job through Employment Ontario agencies
• Improve their marketing skills and resume writing
• Apply for a job with the Ontario government

They can also receive help launching their own summer business.

“These initiatives generate exciting summer employment opportunities for youth, and foster tomorrow’s business leaders,” said Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation.

“Giving students a chance to see first hand how their company’s bottom line affects them economically offers students a real appreciation for business – and motivates them to work all that much harder.”

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“This campaign aims to empower students and youth by giving them the tools to create change on their own campuses and in their communities,” said Bernice Chau, Outreach Coordinator for the Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line.

“Students and youth are already the leaders driving real on the ground change. Investing in and supporting youth is a powerful move against homophobia and transphobia.”

The campaign includes a public service announcement, as well as tools that help students take the fight to their own campuses. They can download a comprehensive campus guide that includes legal information, local resources, campaigning tips and other resources and for organizing anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia initiatives.

“When students study in unsafe spaces, their access to quality education is compromised,” said Rodney Diverlus, Queer and Trans Commissioner for the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario and President of the Ryerson Students’ Union.

“Bullying, discriminatory language, lack of queer and trans positive spaces on campus and physical violence make our campuses unsafe for everyone.”

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“The only true measure of a post-secondary school is the outcome for its graduates,” said John Harris, who founded the college in 1989.

“Our faculty and staff are thrilled to see so many former students achieving their goals and strengthening the Canadian music industry.”

The college’s alumni can be found in senior positions at:

• Universal Music Canada
• IMAX Corporation
• Sony Music (Hungary)
• PRS for Music (UK)
• Sony/ATV Music Publishing
• Metalworks Studios
• Lacquer Channel Mastering
• Technicolor, Vapor Music (Vancouver)
• EMI Music Canada, SOCAN
• Phase One Studios
• Universal Music (Brazil)
• PA Plus, CTV, Alliance Films

The Harris Institute offers accelerated one-year diploma programs starting in March, July and November. Students can study The Audio Production Program (APP), The Arts Management Program (AMP), 15 Certificate courses, or The Harris International Program. Their partnerships with the University of the West of Scotland and Edinburgh Napier University enable graduates to also earn degrees with tuitions waived in 8 months and Master’s Degrees in a total of 32 months.

Schools mentioned: The Harris Institute

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Software Engineer's are in high demand.

Didn’t find what you were looking for in our first list? Picky, picky, picky. Well, here’s our list of where to study to get one of Canada’s top 10 careers (as ranked by www.careercast.com) and where you can get trained to get them.

10. Mathematician

Applies mathematical theories and formulas to teach or solve problems in a business, educational, or industrial climate.

Study at:

• Providence University College – Otterburne

9. Computer Systems Analyst

Plans and develops computer systems for businesses and scientific institutions.

Study at:

• CDI College
• Brighton College
• Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care
• CTS Canadian Career College
• BTH Education Group
• Stratford Career Institute

8. Online Advertising Manager

Plans, directs, or coordinates advertising policies, campaigns and programs online.

Study at:

• Providence University College –Otterburne
• Canadian Business College
• Academy of Learning Career and Business College
• Durham Business and Computer College

7. Occupational Therapist

Develops individualized programs of activity for mentally, physically, developmentally and emotionally impaired persons, to aid them in achieving self-reliance.

Study at:

• University of British Columbia
• University of Alberta
• University of Manitoba
• University of Toronto
• University of Western Ontario

6. Audiologist

Diagnoses and treats hearing problems by attempting to discover the range, nature, and degree of hearing function.

Study at:

• University of British Columbia
• University of Alberta
• University of Western Ontario
• University of Toronto

5. Financial Planner

Related to careers in portfolio management, the financial planner offers a broad range of services aimed at assisting individuals in managing and planning their financial future.

Study at:

• Herzing College
• Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care
• Durham Business and Computer College
• The University of Liverpool – Online Learning

4. Dental Hygienist

Assists dentists in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of a group or private dental practice.

Study at:

• Regency Dental Hygiene Academy
• Durham Business and Computer College

3. Human Resources Manager

Plans, directs, and/or coordinates all human resource activities and staff of an organization.

Study at:

• The University of Liverpool
• Durham Business and Computer College
• Eastern College

2. Actuary

Interprets statistics to determine probabilities of accidents, sickness, and death, and loss of property from theft and natural disasters.

Study at:

• Providence University College

1. Software Engineer

Researches, designs, develops and maintains software systems along with hardware development for medical, scientific, and industrial purposes.

Study at:

• BTH Education Group
• Durham Business and Computer College.

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The Community Services Worker program will teach them how to understand the complex issues surrounding substance abuse in our society.

Students looking to study to become an addictions councilor or a Community Services Worker can now do so in the Ajax, Ontario area.

CDI College recently announced they will be adding an Addictions and Community Services Worker program to their Ajax campus in Ontario.

“Community and social service work is an ideal career path for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community,” said Larry Heinzlmeir, Vice-President of Marketing at CDI College.

“The Addictions and Community Services Worker program at CDI College provides the comprehensive education that will prepare students to start rewarding and fulfilling careers helping people who need it.”

The program will allow students to get trained in a year (52 weeks) and will teach them how to understand the complex issues surrounding substance abuse in our society.

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities forecasts strong employment prospects for community and social service workers in Ontario. Well qualified graduates can quickly find great careers in non-institutional health services such as community mental health centres, addictions clinics and group homes.

Graduates will also be qualified to work in family social service agencies, correctional facilities and homes for those living with physical or developmental challenges.

CDI College will start accepting applications immediately.

Schools mentioned: CDI College

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To combat this, and keep Canada’s young minds enrolled in school, College and university officials from across Ontario are coming together for a one-day conference in Toronto that explores mental-health issues facing students.

The conference, called Focus on Mental Health, will examine issues such as eliminating stigma. The conference will also include first-hand stories from students.

The event will feature speakers such as award-winning TV personality Valerie Pringle and her daughter, Catherine, along with former federal finance minister Michael Wilson.
Dr. David Goldbloom, the chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will also be a featured speaker at the event.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada also recently released Changing Directions, Changing Lives, a strategy for improving mental health in Canada.

The conference runs from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto. It’s co-sponsored by Colleges Ontario, the Council of Ontario Universities, the College Student Alliance, and the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance.

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“Our Government is delivering on our commitment to support part-time students by enabling more low- and middle-income Canadians to attend school while working,” said the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

The government projected that over 2,500 additional part-time students will be eligible for a Canada Student Loan in year one, rising to just under 8,000 in year five. That translates to just under 500 additional part-time students who will receive a Canada Student Grant in year one, rising to about 1,500 in year five and ongoing.

“Our Government’s top priorities are job creation, economic growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians,” said Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to Minster Finley.

“We recognize the important role post-secondary education and training plays in ensuring a strong, competitive and flexible workforce in the future.”

They are also making other improvements to Canada Student Loans and Grants, such as increasing the full-time grants income eligibility thresholds for low- and middle-income students (updated annually).

They are also looking to simplify the delivery of student financial assistance.

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If this were the education Olympics, Canada would take home the bronze. Canadian colleges and universities were recently ranked third in the entire world.

The rankings were release by Universitas 21, an international network of 23 leading research-intensive universities in fifteen countries. Canada placed third globally behind the U.S. and Sweden.

“Overall, the top five countries, nominally providing the ‘best’ higher education were found to be the United States, Sweden, Canada, Finland and Denmark,” said the report.

48 countries and territories were ranked by 20 different measures, grouped into the following 4 categories:

• Resources (investment by government and private sector)
• Output (research and its impact, as well as the production of an educated workforce which meets labour market needs),
• Connectivity (international networks and collaboration which protects a system against insularity)
• Environment (government policy and regulation, diversity and participation opportunities

Canada could have ranked even higher on the list, but the overall score was hurt by a relatively low ratings for environment.

However, Canada’s score was boosted by having a very educated workforce. The countries with the largest proportion of workers with a higher level education were Russia, Canada, Israel, United States, and Ukraine.

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“With the pressure (or excitement) of finding a new job, it’s all too easy to pursue a job opportunity or to accept an offer with only a hazy view of how the institution really operates,” wrote LinkedIn blogger, Bill Barnett.

“The path to an institution you’ll like is to investigate the culture you’re thinking of joining before you accept the position.”

Too many job-seekers get fixated on the superficial details like salary, hours, benefits package, and commute time when sizing up job opportunities. Of course, these things are hugely important, but you also need to look beyond those factors to gauge if you’ll really be happy working for this company.

Barnett says you can start gauging the culture and atmosphere during your job interview.

“Culture may come up in job interviews, although it may be complicated to do much investigation when you’re trying to sell yourself,” wrote Barnett.

“People sometimes worry that discussing culture might make people uncomfortable and put a job offer at risk. The culture topic is certainly not off-base, and it is necessary to know for future growth in the company. Hiring managers should expect it.”

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“About 62 per cent of postsecondary students said they would join a similar strike in their own province; 32 per cent said they would not, while 5.9 per cent were undecided,” wrote The Globe’s Tamara Baluja.

The support is a bit surprising, with Quebec’s students paying less tuition (in most cases) than the average Canadian student, even after the hike.

“Ontario students, whose undergraduate tuition fees – currently the highest in Canada – were frozen for two years by self-styled education Premier Dalton McGuinty, are among the most agitated. Sixty-nine per cent said they would strike to oppose a raise in tuition,” wrote Baluja.

“Students from Alberta – whose undergraduate tuition fees are also above the Canadian average – are much less inclined to take action, with only 22 per cent saying they would strike.”

The Globe and Mail surveyed 2,200 globeandmail.com readers between May 2 and 7.

Canada was split down the middle, with 47 per cent of respondents answering they think Quebec’s tuition fees are excessive and another 47% saying Quebec’s rates are not excessive.

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The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) held their annual conference in Montreal, as the event attracted educators, college owners and sponsors. The event also garnered some international interest, with foreign dignitaries such as U.S. Consul General Andrew C. Parker on hand.

“We are pleased to see how the strengths of our sector are being embraced by the international community, especially the positive opportunities career colleges provide international students,” said NACC’s CEO Serge Buy.

“Our doors are always open to foreign students, and the fact foreign dignitaries have shown their support by celebrating with us shows how well-regarded Canadian career colleges have become.”

The NACC also presented their prestigious Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to:

• Modern day pioneer of the career college sector in Canada and extensive volunteer, Peter Dykstra Sr.
• Pioneer and respected member of the sector through his business and board involvement, Hartley Nichol
• Respected and sought-out leader in post secondary education both in the public and private sector in Canada and internationally, Dr. Terry Miosi
• Former NACC Executive Director, Anne Burns
• Ontario Association of Career Colleges Executive Director, Paul Kitchin
• Former Executive Director of the British Columbia Career Colleges Association and Assistant Registrar of the Private Career Training Institutions Agency, Monica Lust.

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Becoming an Optometrist is a great career move.

Whether you’re fresh out of high school or fresh out of patience for a job you hate, more education is the answer. And if you’re looking to land one of Canada’s top 20 jobs, we’ve got your back.

We’re giving you a list of Canada’s best jobs, as ranked by www.careercast.com. We’re also listing them with schools that offer programs you need to get that job. It’s that simple. Click the school link and go get’em.

Here are Canada’s Top Jobs (20-11)

20. Sociologist

Studies human behaviour by examining the interaction of social groups and institutions.

Study at:

• Providence University College – Otterburne

19. Chiropractor

Treats physical problems by manipulating various parts of the body, especially the spinal column.

Study at:

• The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)
• College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC)

18. Statistician

Tabulates, analyzes, and interprets the numeric results of experiments and surveys.

Study at:

• University of Toronto

17. Dietician

Assesses patients’ dietary needs, plans menus, and instructs patients and their families about proper nutritional care.

Where to study:

• Stratford Career Institute – Online Learning.
• Canadian Business College

16. Petroleum Engineer

Plans drilling locations and effective production methods for optimal access to oil and natural gas.

Where to Study:

• Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Patricia Campus

15. Web Developer

Creating and maintaining layout, navigation, and interactivity of intranet and internet websites.

Where to study:

• Canadian Business College
• Academy of Learning Career and Business College
• triOS College
• Herzing College
• Access Business College
• Visual College of Art and Design
• The Art Institute – Vancouver

14. Pharmacist

Advises physicians and patients on the affects of drugs and medications; prepares and dispenses prescriptions.

Where to study:

• University of Waterloo
• University of British Columbia

13. Physical Therapist

Plans and directs treatment to improve mobility and alleviate pain in persons disabled by injury or disease.

Where to study:

• University of British Columbia
• University of Western Ontario
• McMaster University
• University of Toronto
• Université d’Ottawa
• Queen’s University
• McGill University

12. Optometrist

Diagnoses visual disorders and prescribes and administers corrective and rehabilitative treatments.

Where to study:

• The University of Waterloo

11. Speech Pathologist

Assesses hearing, speech, and language disabilities and provides treatment. Assists individuals with communication disorders through diagnostic techniques.

Where to study:

• University of British Columbia
• University of Toronto
• Université d’Ottawa

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Fittingly enough, the man who started it all said the school got its name while he was looking at his radio.

“The name Trebas came to me in my car, I was listening to the radio and adjusting the treble and the bass – and there it was TREBAS,” said Trebas Founder/president, David Leonard.

Outside Trebas, Leonard is a founding Director of the American Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association. He is also a Past President of The Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association (MEIEA®) and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Career Colleges.

He recently opened up to Cashbox Magazine, talking about his lifetime in music.

“My first recollection, at age five, was listening to a classical piece on radio and asking my mother how did they get all those people in that little box,” said Leonard.

“My parents sent me for piano lessons. I used to go to the Montreal Symphony, under Joseph Louis Wilfrid Pelletier, at Montreal High School on Saturday mornings for the children’s program. I was always involved with music.”

Fast forward to 1978, when he saw the need for a music school in Montreal at the post-secondary level and Trebas was born.

“I had a bunch of blank cards and I began to write anything that had to do with the recording industry, music business, acoustics, accounting, promotion, digital audio, music and film, television etc,” said Leonard.

“I began to realize all the cards sorted into three categories Technical, Creative, and Business. So, I said to my wife I wanted to start a college with three faculties. She said, ‘I think you have lost all your faculties.’”

Schools mentioned: The Trebas Institute

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“Employers value higher education that prepares people for careers,” said Linda Franklin, president and CEO of Colleges Ontario. “In spite of the difficult economic climate, Ontario college graduates continue to get jobs.”

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) show that 83 per cent of Ontario college graduates found jobs within six months of graduation, despite the difficult economy.

“Technology and trade are revolutionizing the workplace. It is important that new employees can adapt quickly to new innovations,” Franklin said. “Employers expect that and college grads deliver.”

Not only are Ontario’s college graduates getting hired, they’re also making good impressions with their new bosses. The KPI data also revealed that 92.8 per cent of employers answered that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of the graduates they hired.

“Our colleges produce graduates who have the problem-solving abilities and technical skills to succeed,” Franklin said. “Growing numbers of students are pursuing college education because they know it leads to career success.”

The most recent KPI data was collected from March 2011 to February 2012 by two independent research firms for the colleges and for the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

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The Financial Post recently reported that 3,500 Canadian business students ranked a number of public sector institutions among their top 20 most desired employers.

The Government of Canada ranked third overall, and beat out all of Canada’s Big Five banks, as well as mega-companies like Microsoft Corp., Ernst & Young, Bell Canada, Sony Corp. and Facebook Inc.

“Taking a look at the government of Canada, they’re actually the most associated with security for business students and rank No. 3 for security among engineering and IT students,” said Melissa Burdette, research project manager for Universum, who gathered the research.

Some of the other public-sector organizations that made Universum’s Top 20 include the Canada Revenue Agency, the Bank of Canada and provincial governments.

The Financial Post also reported that students are not just being drawn to the job security that the public sector offers. Business students are also looking for respectful employers and high future earnings. Junior level pay can be also be significantly more than the private sector.

It’s currently estimated that the public service offers an estimated 200,000 positions across 1,000 job types.

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The AUCC signed a model license with Access Copyright, that grants certain copying rights on campus. In exchange the institutions received protections against being sued for copyright infringement.

However, the CFS says Access Copyright has a record of using the fees imposed on students to finance its lobbying campaigns to defeat copyright reforms necessary to advance research and education.

“The agreement is being rejected by students and professors and we will fight its implementation however we can,” said Roxanne Dubois National Chairperson of the Canadian Federation of Students.

“Rather than paying to finance open access publications, purchase site licenses and promote fair dealing, the money from this agreement will instead be pocketed by large, mostly foreign owned publishing companies.”

Overall, the CFS feels the agreement will impose new fees on students, restrict the accessibility of educational material and raise concern for the respect of privacy of students and faculty.

“We are further concerned about the creation of a survey mechanism that would aim to monitor electronic correspondences and spy on students and faculty,” said Dubois.

“We are calling on university administrations to reject this arrangement and instead work with students to build a better copyright model, not spend our money shoring up an obsolete one.”

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“The world is going digital, and Software Engineers who can help with that transformation are reaping the benefits. Their pay is great, hiring demand for their skills is through the roof, and working conditions have never been better, said CareerCast’s Victoria Brienza.

“And that’s why the job of Software Engineer ranks tops in our annual Jobs Rated report on the nation’s best and worst jobs for 2012.”

Careers were assessed and ranked by criteria such as work environment, physical demands, job outlook, income levels and stress.

Other jobs to make the top 10 include Human Resources Manager, Financial Planner , Occupational Therapist and Online Advertising Manager.

At the other end of the spectrum, if you’re a lumberjack, you’re not Ok. Lumberjack was named the worst job of 2012.

“Unemployment for Lumberjacks is very high, and the demand for their services is expected to continue to fall through 2016. And while working outside all day may seem like a great job perk, being a lumberjack not only is considered the worst job, but also one of the world’s most dangerous” said Brienza.

The rest of the worst job top ten includes Enlisted Military Soldier, Waiter/Waitress, Dishwasher and Butcher.

You can study to be a software engineer at schools like BTH Education Group or Durham Business and Computer College.

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Ronald Chong is accused of drastically overcharging four Chinese high school students that were recruited to attend the University of Winnipeg Collegiate, a high school that is part of the University of Winnipeg.

The student said that Chong also provided them with very little food.

“What you get [for] breakfast is a piece of toast, a piece of bread with some jam on it. And sometimes maybe a week for, like, one or two times, you get cereal,” Herbert Tsang told CBC last week.

Tsang added he felt isolated and hid these conditions from his mother and everyone else.

“I’m pretty scared because I’m the only one here and the only one I know is him, so I didn’t tell my mom because I don’t want her to worry.”

Chong’s recruitment contract was cancelled earlier this year, after the University of Winnipeg became aware of the students’ living conditions. Their homestay program states that people offering room and board in their home are paid $650 per month per student.

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Meaghen Hicks, a Guru Digital Arts College graduate, created all of the character animations for a cute tower-defence game called Pirates Love Daisies.

Edmonton’s GURU Digital Arts College prepares students for careers in areas such as digital media, digital graphic design, game design, 3D animation and digital art.

Many students choose GURU because they can get trained quickly and hit the workforce.

“Our intense, full-time programs allow students to begin their new careers with minimal turnaround time and fully equipped with the skills they need to become industry leaders,” said a GURU Digital Arts College representative.

They are also licensed by the Government of Alberta, giving all of their students the same financial funding options as other post-secondary institutions.

Their staff includes full-time faculty and industry specialists, giving students access to real world knowledge.

“Our core instructors are experts in their areas of knowledge and passionate about passing on the tools and tricks of the industry so that students can jump right into their new careers. With a low student-to-instructor ratio, GURU provides personalized and dedicated instruction that is tailored to the individual and collective needs of the class.”

GURU Digital Arts College is a private institution located in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown.

Schools mentioned: GURU Digital Arts College

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