Are you thinking about retraining for a new career? You could be eligible for up to $28,000 towards your education. Ontario is currently experiencing its biggest labour shortage in over a generation due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The economy may be on the long road to recovery, but there are still plenty of people struggling to get back on…
Category: Career Choices
Whether you are looking for a new career, your first career or an upgrade in your existing field, the Academy of Learning, Albion Campus can help.
We offer many programs in various fields.
Not sure what field best suits you? Please speak to one of our career counsellors. They are highly trained and ready to help you find your new career.
5 Reasons Home Inspection Could Be the Career for You
Do you enjoy helping others make better decisions? Can you spot when things haven’t beendone properly? Are you able to tell the difference between mold and mildew? Then becoming ahome inspector might be for you. Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions people will ever face, and home inspectors playa huge role in ensuring they make the right…
Ontario Needs More Personal Support Workers in 2022
If there’s one thing the ongoing pandemic has taught us, it’s how important healthcare workers are for the success of our society. But while doctors and nurses rightfully get attention for their efforts, there are many others in the industry that don’t get the attention or support they need. Here’s why Ontario needs more personal support workers in 2022. There’s…
7 Reasons Why It’s Not Too Late to Start a New Career
Realizing you no longer like your career can be disappointing. After investing so much time, money, and energy, you can feel like it’s too late to change. The good news is, it’s never too late. Change can be scary, but starting a new career is not only possible, it’s a great idea. Here’s 7 reasons why it’s not too late…
Which Business Program is Right for You?
The business world is an exciting one, with new products and services being developed and brought to market almost every day. Those businesses are constantly in need of smart, skilled, and dedicated people (like you) who can ensure their day-to-day operations move along smoothly. Choosing the right online business courses can give you the skills and training you need to…
7 Resume Tips to Help You Get the Job
It’s been said that you’ve got just 7 seconds to make an impression on a recruiter. So, having a sharp, well-written resume is key to landing the career of your dreams. But knowing how to create one can be confusing. Where do you start? What do you include? What do you leave out? Here at AOLCC, we’ve been helping students…
5 Careers in Sales That Might Be Right for You
Sales careers are exciting, fast-paced, and always changing. There’s always something new to learn and something new to sell. Professional sales training programs like the Sales Professional program at AOLCC can give you the skills needed to sell almost anything. You’re not limited to selling in-person, too. One of the great things about the digital age is the potential for…
8 Tips for Getting Back Into the Workforce After Taking a Career Break
Most people experience a career break at some point. It can be a welcome event, like choosing to raise children, or an unexpected one, like a layoff due to a world-changing pandemic. Whatever the reason, it can make returning to the workforce feel challenging and intimidating. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to make it easier on…
What Are the Responsibilities of an Online Event Planner?
There’s no denying the internet and the pandemic have changed the world of event planning. With more people working from home and looking for at-home entertainment than ever before, the need to bring meetings, conferences and events into their living rooms is greater than it’s ever been. Today’s event planners need the skills and know-how to run productive, engaging and…
AOLCC Albion College Personal Support Worker Students Experience A Day in the Life of a PSW
In July 2021, the Government of Ontario and its Long-Term Care Staffing Plan invested $86 million into the training of new personal support workers. Called the PSW Challenge Fund Program (PSW-CF), it ensures the future of the long-term care industry by creating 8,000 new PSWs through programs offered by private career colleges like the AOLCC. As part of receiving tuition…