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Tips for Surviving Your Continuing Education Course
Even if you've graduated college, it's possible that you wish to further specialize
your education. Perhaps you've been working your way through the job market
for a few years, and are looking to enhance your marketability with some further
certification. Either way, continuing education programs can provide your
career with the boost you need to get ahead of a crowded job market. If you're
thinking of taking continuing education in Toronto, here's some advice to make
sure you approach it in the best way possible.
Before you begin, make sure it's what you want, and you're ready for it
You're not on a timeline anymore, so it's important before you even begin to
continue your education that you're certain it's right for you. Is it what you want
to be doing? What do you hope to get out of it? Why are you taking it? Is it the
right program and subject? What will you do afterwards? These are all important
things to keep in mind, so take the time to work them out before you take the
plunge.
Examine your options for how to learn
No matter your method of getting continued education, it won't take long. Most
courses last for two semesters, plus a field placement, meaning you can be in and
out insidea year. But if time, work, family, or anythingelse are getting in your way,
you don't have to make sacrifices for your education. You can take evening or
weekend classes, or even engage in distance learning online. Either way, figure
out your options and find the approach that best suits you, and prepare to go to
work.
Put you education first, regardless of the form it takes.
Just because you can have your continuing education in any form you desire
doesn't mean you can phone it in. School is still work, and you're paying money
and investing time no matter when that time comes. So be prepared to put the
time in, makea schedule, and commit your mind to success. A half-hearts attempt
Address:Centennial College,P.O.Box631, StationA, Toronto M1K 5E9, Ontario,Canada
Tel: 416-289-5300, Email: success@centennialcollege.ca Page 2
at education won't benefit you.
Make friends
A key to career success is who you know, so it will benefit you to get to know the
other faces in your new program. Aside from providing you with career
connections, your peers can serve as a source of support and resources during
your education. Finally, it's just good for the mind and soul to work in an
environment with people you know and like, and the broad demographic of
humanity that takes continuing education means that you'll get a look at variety
of different outlooks and perspectives on your education, your career, and even
life.
Use the opportunity to harness career resources
Returning to school means a chance to be a student again. More importantly, that
means access to college career resources, including an exclusive job board, and a
career centre with tools to make your job hunt easier and more effective. Add the
possibility of a paid placement as a part of your education, and a return trip to
college for con-ed becomes an effective way to keep the wheels on your career
turning.
Author:Jason White

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Tips for surviving your continuing education course

  • 1. Address:Centennial College,P.O.Box631, StationA, Toronto M1K 5E9, Ontario,Canada Tel: 416-289-5300, Email: success@centennialcollege.ca Page 1 Tips for Surviving Your Continuing Education Course Even if you've graduated college, it's possible that you wish to further specialize your education. Perhaps you've been working your way through the job market for a few years, and are looking to enhance your marketability with some further certification. Either way, continuing education programs can provide your career with the boost you need to get ahead of a crowded job market. If you're thinking of taking continuing education in Toronto, here's some advice to make sure you approach it in the best way possible. Before you begin, make sure it's what you want, and you're ready for it You're not on a timeline anymore, so it's important before you even begin to continue your education that you're certain it's right for you. Is it what you want to be doing? What do you hope to get out of it? Why are you taking it? Is it the right program and subject? What will you do afterwards? These are all important things to keep in mind, so take the time to work them out before you take the plunge. Examine your options for how to learn No matter your method of getting continued education, it won't take long. Most courses last for two semesters, plus a field placement, meaning you can be in and out insidea year. But if time, work, family, or anythingelse are getting in your way, you don't have to make sacrifices for your education. You can take evening or weekend classes, or even engage in distance learning online. Either way, figure out your options and find the approach that best suits you, and prepare to go to work. Put you education first, regardless of the form it takes. Just because you can have your continuing education in any form you desire doesn't mean you can phone it in. School is still work, and you're paying money and investing time no matter when that time comes. So be prepared to put the time in, makea schedule, and commit your mind to success. A half-hearts attempt
  • 2. Address:Centennial College,P.O.Box631, StationA, Toronto M1K 5E9, Ontario,Canada Tel: 416-289-5300, Email: success@centennialcollege.ca Page 2 at education won't benefit you. Make friends A key to career success is who you know, so it will benefit you to get to know the other faces in your new program. Aside from providing you with career connections, your peers can serve as a source of support and resources during your education. Finally, it's just good for the mind and soul to work in an environment with people you know and like, and the broad demographic of humanity that takes continuing education means that you'll get a look at variety of different outlooks and perspectives on your education, your career, and even life. Use the opportunity to harness career resources Returning to school means a chance to be a student again. More importantly, that means access to college career resources, including an exclusive job board, and a career centre with tools to make your job hunt easier and more effective. Add the possibility of a paid placement as a part of your education, and a return trip to college for con-ed becomes an effective way to keep the wheels on your career turning. Author:Jason White