When you鈥檝e reached a point where changing jobs or pursuing a full-time career for the first time is near the top of your to-do list, it can be an exciting time in your life.
One of the best ways to prepare yourself for the next stage in your working life is to learn new skills, says Gurpal Dhaliwal, President of . And with affordable tuition and the flexibility of part-time or full-time studies, it鈥檚 easy to get started.
鈥淣inety-seven per cent of our students gain employment within two months of graduating,鈥� he says, adding that figure is 100 per cent in some programs.
Here are some of the exciting things happening at Western Community College:
- Positive job prospects: The college鈥檚 enjoys a placement rate of nearly 100 per cent, Dhaliwal says. The 28-week (full-time) program gets you ready to join the Lower Mainland鈥檚 fast-growing area of pharmacy work.
- Join the health care ranks: Given the Lower Mainland鈥檚 aging population and increasing care needs, Health Care Assistant continues to be . You can complete the courses in 24 weeks (full-time) or 37 weeks, attending part-time in the evenings or on weekends.
- in demand: This 40-week program is based at the college鈥檚 South Surrey campus, where students receive hands-on training and preparation for the National Dental Assistant Examining Board. 鈥淲e鈥檙e the only school in B.C. with an on-site clinic providing a full range of treatments to the public. Upon completing the program, students will be able to perform the duties as outlined by the Certified Dental Surgeons of British Columbia,鈥� Dhaliwal says.
- Learn about the law: The is one of WCC鈥檚 newest courses, a 74-week program that prepares you for a challenging career as a paralegal or legal administrative assistant.
Bright new learning spaces
Western Community College has new campuses close to you in Surrey, South Surrey and Abbotsford. for courses in 11 different areas of study and 40 programs, with start times throughout the year.
The wide range of occupations students train for at offer good careers with opportunities for advancement, Dhaliwal says. And with the college accredited by the B.C. Private Training Institutions Branch, some credits are transferable, which means you can work for a while then study for a degree at university or college. 鈥淭heir work in the field can be a good stepping stone for a lot of other careers,鈥� he says.
Flexible tuition financing
If finances are a barrier to your enrolment, , including an in-house program featuring monthly payments.
Western Community College is accredited by Education Quality Assurance (EQA), Student AidBC and Designated BC Private Training Institutions Branch and can help launch you into your new career. Find a full list of programs at or at any of the campuses. Or call 604-594-3500 to speak with an advisor.