Addiction Treatment Options in BC
Addiction and addictions treatment is a pertinent issue in our country. A 2019 Statistics Canada report, the Canadian Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CADS), was intended as a sweeping pulse-check of the...
View ArticleHealth Information Management: The New Information Age!
Advancements in technology have revolutionized the way the healthcare industry stores, maintains, and shares patient data. Data has become its own currency and its monetization is dependent on our...
View ArticleWhat to Expect Working As An HR Professional
As an HR professional, you are required to accomplish a number of things. The main responsibility of an HR professional is to find the best candidates for the job. From job advertising to interviews,...
View ArticleWhat is SEO?
Before moving forward into reading the article, please keep in mind that the information below is intended for those who have not heard of SEO or have very limited knowledge of what SEO is and what it...
View ArticleTransferable Skills That Will Help You Thrive in an Accounting Career
Are you thinking about switching up your professional life? Starting a new career or changing from a current one can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Often an individual does not know exactly...
View ArticleLina Hijazi: “It is very helpful to take a course at Ashton College.”
We love to hear about how our alumni have grown and succeeded since graduating! Recently we had the great pleasure of catching up with Lina Hijazi, who earned a Certificate in Business Immigration Law...
View ArticleBC is Here2Talk about Mental Health
Almost everyone at one point or another has struggled with their mental health. Whether it is anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions, nearly everyone has felt a dark cloud hanging over...
View ArticleInterested in the Trades? Here are 5 In-Demand Trades You Should Consider
Before reading the article, this article only has the most basic information of the Red Seal Endorsement Certificate and the jobs that are in-demand currently, as of May 11, 2022. The Red Seal...
View ArticleGet To Know the CACCF (Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation)
We are happy to announce that our Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker Certificate is accredited by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. After students have graduated...
View ArticleHow do Summer Study Rebates Work?
What are Ashton’s Summer Rebates? These rebates are part of our Summer Rebate Campaign. We are highlighting our programs that will be starting in the summer, and you can get a $500 tuition rebate...
View ArticleWhat’s New with the Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate Program
One of the few programs in Canada like it, Ashton College’s Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate Program develops your knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Immigration system, policies, and...
View ArticleCyber Security vs Computer Science: What’s the difference?
In a world full of technology, choosing a career is a much bigger decision than it used to be. There are hundreds of new job opportunities thanks to computers and software, and since the industry is...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Online Learning
If there was one lesson to be learned from the pandemic, it was that online learning is not only a possibility, but perhaps the preferred method of education for individuals. While in-person classes...
View ArticleSharon George: “The Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate Program is the...
We had such a pleasure chatting with alumna Sharon George, who has recently completed our Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate Program! Sharon, originally from Liberia, started out in Corporate...
View ArticleWhy a Career in Mental Health Support is Important and Fulfilling
Mental health is a universal subject that rarely gets the attention it deserves, with 1 in 8 people living with a mental health disorder worldwide. Mental health conditions and substance use disorders...
View ArticleHow to Use Your Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions Support
Have you learned about the importance of mental health support, or are you interested in starting your education on how to get into this line of work? Maybe you’ve already finished the certificate...
View ArticleWhat Courses have CACCF CEU Hours?
In any industry or job, one of the most valuable things you can do is continue to learn and grow. Upgrading your skills and knowledge not only gives you leverage in moving up in your job position but...
View ArticleRoles of an Education Assistant
Across Canada, EAs assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and other school activities. They work under the supervision of one teacher or several different...
View ArticleWhat is Moodle?
If you have been browsing some of our new courses lately, you might have noticed a course called Teaching With Moodle. This begs the question, what on earth is Moodle? Glad to help! Here is a full...
View ArticleWhat Are Some Useful Human Resources Online Courses?
Are you a Human Resources professional looking to improve and update your skills? Perhaps you are curious about what human resources courses are out there? There is a common misconception that your...
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