Education: Still an investment on life

The world has shifted, education along with it. No longer are students limited by the four corners of a classroom. Today everyone can learn whatever they want, wherever they are, and whenever they see fit. From the rise of virtual masterclasses, online courses, and all the way to educational content, learning has never been easier for those with the right access and enough drive. However, no matter how much has changed the purpose of education remains—to equip people with the training they need so they can explore a world of better opportunities. This is the purpose that Bredin College has been working tirelessly for over the past 40 years.

Providing supportive and personalized career services ensures students are fully prepared after graduation. Guided by experts standing by students long after graduation, graduates are empowered to begin pursuing their career with confidence. In the current labour market, many industries require a diploma or certificate to enter the field. Bredin College not only provides relevant guidance but also leverages the community partnerships it has developed over the years to help students from training to employment. As 56.27 per cent of Canadians have attended college or university, graduates are given a valuable competitive edge as they join the workforce of the most educated OECD country globally. With a median salary of $30.32 an hour among

Canadian diploma holders according to talent.ca, those with a diploma are poised to get better paying jobs and are more likely to find happiness as they build their careers.

Bredin College’s commitment to help as many people realized their dreams through education means serving by both local and international students. With an array of learning options, from six-month courses that are available to those residing in Canada, to online certification or diploma for people overseas, a Canadian education is possible without a visa. Furthermore, help is made available to international students who wish to move to Canada to study and work with the appropriate visa through Bredin College’s partnership with Bay River College.

Virtual learning has been embraced by the college to answer the need to continue the learning of students regardless of the circumstances brought about by the pandemic. With virtual classes happening in real time, students can study from the safety of their homes and even have the flexibility to rewatch lectures at their own convenience. From quick diploma programs that develop in-demand skills like the Early Learning and Child Care in partnership with Earlybird Childcare Centre, Community Support Worker, and Medical Office Assistant with Unit Clerk, to self-paced programs like Accounting and Payroll Administration and Office Assistant, students of Bredin College can graduate in a timely manner with no delays even in these extraordinary times.

Indeed, education has taken many different turns through the years. But even in its constant transformation, Bredin College continues to live by its mission as an educational institution to prepare people to achieve economic independence through industryresponsive education. The college transforms the lives of people with the right programs and services that will lead them to the right opportunities, guiding people to invest their time, resources, and their passions, so they can get an invaluable return on life. n