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What is the SHRM? Why is it Important for Human Resource Professionals?
Ashton College is proud to announce its Diploma in Human Resources Management (DHRM) program has been academically aligned with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). The SHRM is an...
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Ask A Professional: What Does a Career as a Unit Clerk Look Like?
Imagine an inpatient nursing unit station, buzzing with health care professionals. They are sitting at the desk, standing at the counter, and walking around. The environment is busy, chaotic, and...
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10 Journal Prompts for Anxiety
It's no secret that therapists recommend journalling to relieve anxiety symptoms. But why is that? What are the benefits to journalling? Let’s take a deep dive into the journaling for anxiety....
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Ask A Professional: What does a career as a Registered Behaviour Technician...
The role of an RBT entails working directly with people of various ages, backgrounds and learning profiles. Individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or an Intellectual and...
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What a Professional Life-Coaching Career Looks Like
The role of a coach can means a lot of things. They are someone who instructs, trains, or teaches other people a skill and how to actively use this skill in their life. This is something that everyone...
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Amanda Burton: “You’re never too old to go back to school, and at Ashton, the...
We love catching up with our graduates to hear about their experiences and successes! We recently had the pleasure of connecting with Amanda Burton, who graduated from our Education Assitant Diploma...
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The Importance of Data Literacy in Public Health and Health Information...
Data Literacy Overview The origins of the quote, “there are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics” has been argued over the years. However, the premise of the quote paints a picture...
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What is Professional Coaching?
Are you someone who enjoys helping others be their best? Do you find yourself having conversations that bring together experience, advice and moving towards a solution? A career in professional...
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The Most Sought After Digital Marketing Skills
Digital Marketing is an incredibly fast-growing and evolving field. Thanks to advances in technologies and platforms, this field has great opportunities for growth and connects to almost every...
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Soft Skills You Can Learn in Therapeutic Recreation
What is Therapeutic Recreation? Therapeutic Recreation can be summarized as therapy that does not use traditional methods and utilizes the client's exposure and understanding of the world to achieve...
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7 Reasons the RBT Certificate Benefits You and Your Community
The path to a successful career can feel daunting, especially when you're exploring the field of human services. If you're looking for a fulfilling and intrinsically rewarding role in behavior...
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Why Electricians Want to be Red Seal Certified in 2022
Electricians are tradespeople the modern world couldn’t do without. Imagine what life would be like without all of the lights, power and wiring we require. Industrial vs. Construction Electrician...
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Why Red Seal Certification is Important for Plumbers
The job market for trades, like plumbing, can be volatile. When construction starts to drop in one region, it may pick up in another. If you're a Red Seal plumber, this isn't an issue because you're...
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Characteristics of Highly Successful Health Information Management Professionals
Every field has a certain set of characteristics that make its professionals best suited for their roles. Finding what qualities you have, such as patience or kindness, and contrasting that with what...
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Duties of an Immigration Legal Assistant
A legal assistant is an integral part of a law office, helping a lawyer with many important tasks and communication. There are many specialties that paralegals or legal assistants can be in, and an...
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What is Applied Behaviour Analysis?
The gold-standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), or other developmental disorders is Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Yet, this effective therapy, based on the science of...
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Human Resource Basics All Small Business Owners Need to Know
As a small business owner, you would always want to see your business grow. Of course, you can only manage so much until you need more people. Hiring and managing people is an ongoing issue and the...
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4 Things You Should Know about Human Resources
When thinking about a career change or first starting a new career, there usually is a great number of questions on one’s mind. This can be especially true in a big field such as human resources. If...
View ArticleMariam Otobo: “If you have passion for it, go for it!”
We had such a pleasure chatting with alumna Mariam Otobo, who has recently completed our Immigration Legal Assistant Certificate Program! Mariam, originally from Nigeria, came to Canada in 2014 and...
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Take the Next Step in Your Financial Career
The finance career offers an array of opportunities and many different career paths. This field is excellent for future entrepreneurs and professionals seeking self-employment or job stability....
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