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…
As long as the world uses money, the world will need accountants. If you enjoy working with numbers then business accounting might just be for you. It’s the basis for a challenging and interesting career, and studying it at AOLCC can have you ready to work in less than a year. Here’s 6 benefits of studying at the Academy of…
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…
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…
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…
Medical receptionists, also known as medical office assistants or medical administrative assistants, play an important role in keeping medical offices operating smoothly. Working in the offices of doctors, dentists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals, they manage the administrative side of things, such as scheduling and billing. This lets doctors and nurses concentrate on patient care, knowing their practices are in…
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…
There’s no denying that technology has revolutionized the working world. Cloud computing and software services have enabled entire industries to let their employees do their work remotely from off-site, at home, or nearly anywhere in the world. Accounting careers especially are making the switch to being more digital in nature, with remote accounting jobs increasingly becoming the norm in the…
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…
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…
