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One of the key factors of success in Canada is education. Education is not just for students and youth of a certain age, but increasingly, it has become an ongoing process and includes all age groups, even those who are categorized as seniors. This is because in a constantly changing world, upgrading skills has become an imperative. To survive in a tough competitive economy, education has become a sine quo non.
Understanding this requirement especially amongst newcomers and students aspiring to look at non-traditional career options, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce’s (ICCC) Women Entrepreneurs and Professionals (WEP) committee organized a session on Alternative Careers. The purpose of this information session was to help its members and constituents get to know of the different government schemes for getting financial assistance under OSAP, WSIB, and second career option.
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Sharon Maloney
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Sunita Vyas
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Meenakshi Vyas
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Ms. Sharon E. Maloney, Chief Executive Officer, Career Colleges Ontario, was the main speaker. She explains the structure of the career colleges in Ontario and how they are working for the benefit of the society. The colleges are a key in developing the new skills among the people through their short term courses focused on specialized skills and training.
Sunita Vyas Founding Director, Academy of Learning College, Mississauga, explained how new immigrants can get help from the Private Career Colleges in getting jobs and in upgrading their skills. She also spoke in details about securing government grants for education. Vyas outlined the different programs of the government for the employers to upgrade the skills of their employee to improve efficiency.
Meenakshi Vyas, a Director at the Academy of Learning, also briefed the participants regarding the value proposition by attending the Private Career Colleges and how they can help in shaping your future.
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Ginni Sethi
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Shibaney Sahney
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Yatendra Shah
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Ms. Ginni Sethi, ICCC’s Vice President, and Director of Membership and WEP, while welcoming the participants to the session said the Chamber is continuously trying to help its members in getting new information. She said the alternative career program is beneficial for the newcomers and the people who wish to opt for a second career here.
Ms. Shibani Sahney, Chair WEP Committee, introduced the speakers to the participants and at the conclusion of the program thanked the participants for their presence.
Participants at the session
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