When Business and Humour Collide | Ian Whiting
A true veteran of the Financial Services industry, Ashton faculty member Ian Whiting has undertaken a vast array of business ventures and membership roles in a successful career spanning 45 years. “I...
View ArticleTips to be Successful in Your New Business
After graduation, students are supposed to decide what their next step is. When it comes to their careers, there are a lot of options. Some will go to work for companies and others will take a risk and...
View ArticleGrowth Through Education | Danya Wang
A Bachelor of Business Administration graduate from China, Danya Wang is hard working, energetic and above all, motivated. Danya immigrated to Vancouver in 2005 and with her BBA in hand, went to work...
View ArticleWelcoming Change and New Challenges | Jacqueline Smith
A person’s true values and priorities are often shown in moments of adversity. However, it takes even more strength and character to choose challenges because of your values. For Jacqueline Smith, when...
View ArticleCommitment to Professional Development | Jarrett Davis
Finding your dream career can be a long process of evaluation and trial-and-error; but it can also be a matter of a simple decision and commitment to follow through. For Jarrett Davis, it was his...
View ArticleTips for Success | The Job Interview
If you were invited to an interview, it means that you already went through the first step in the selection process. But to get to this point, you’ve probably spent a good deal of time searching and...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Blended Learning
Blended learning: a concept that has gained a lot of traction in the last decade. The prevalence of technology and the widespread use of technological devices and software (both in professional and...
View ArticleSeeking a New Quality of Life | Harmeet Kaur
A post graduate in Public Administration, Harmeet Kaur used to work for the banking industry and also owned her own business in India. Looking for a better quality of life abroad, Harmeet immigrated to...
View ArticleExcellence at Work and at Home | Vanora McLay
Being passionate about your profession and your family is a blessing. Fortunately for Vanora McLay, she was able to achieve excellence in both. Working in Financial Services For Vanora, pursuing a...
View ArticleEmpowering Students | Cairrie Williamson
Finding out what your calling is requires you to understand who you are, what you are good at, and what impact you can make. For Carolyn “Cairrie” Williamson, it is encouraging, empowering and helping...
View ArticleEnrich Your Knowledge: Bookkeeping in Canada
Bookkeeping is part of the process of accounting in business. Certified bookkeepers record the daily financial transactions of an organization and maintain a set of financial records. Today, there are...
View ArticleContinuing on a Set Path | Clive Agyar
For Clive Agyar, it was hard work and a clear idea of where he wanted to be in life, that helped him achieve great success in his career path. Perseverance towards Growth “I have been in the financial...
View ArticleRealizing Life Goals | Joan Zennstrom
Life purpose can seem like a distant goal, but it starts with a burning desire and a passion for a cause. For Joan Zennstrom it started with a drive towards helping people, and led to her success in...
View ArticleThe Rise of Online Education
Online learning has reached mainstream level and continues to reshape education on a massive scale. Check out the infographic below to learn more about online education trends! The post The Rise of...
View ArticleExpecting New Changes in Immigration
Changes in Canadian immigration are expected to be introduced this fall, and many people are hoping for an easier and faster immigration process. Canada has once again confirmed its commitment to...
View ArticleLearning from New Experiences | Gladys Hsu
Studying abroad is an opportunity to experience new things and improve language skills. For Gladys Hsu, coming to Canada was also a chance to change her career path and gain new knowledge. “I like...
View ArticleThe Pokemon Go Phenomenon: Time Theft in the Workplace?
Canada and the world have dived into the augmented reality with Pokemon Go. While many millennials are embracing this throwback to their childhood, others are raising concern about its impact on...
View ArticleInspired to Achieve | Terence Wong
Having made a decision for your future career, all you need to do is set goals and walk steadily in the direction of achieving them. This was the attitude that Terence Wong had towards his career and...
View ArticleImmigration Detention Program
As one of the few countries to hold immigration detention programs, Canada is about to face major changes in the way the program is operating. The Canadian government decided to invest $138-million...
View ArticleExpress Entry 2016 Trends: CRS Score
It has been over 1.5 years since the launch of the Express Entry program back in January 2015. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) conducted 41 Express Entry rounds by the end of August, issuing...
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