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At Vancouver Career College, you can complete a career-focused program in business, health care, trades, education, hospitality or legal studies that prepares you to enter the world of work. Financial assistance may be available for your program.

About Vancouver Career College

This Canadian College provides education and training at seven campuses across British Columbia. It is accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency of British Columbia and the curriculum meets the educational standards outlined by other regulatory bodies and industry organizations. The curriculum has been developed based on input from professionals in the relevant sectors, and their input ensures that learning outcomes match current industry demands.

Why choose this College?

Vancouver Career College provides you with a supportive environment that facilitates your learning and encourages you to succeed. The small class sizes (10 to 25 students) enable more one-on-one instruction thereby enhancing the quality of your education. It also provides your training on a modular basis so you learn one subject at a time before moving on to the next. And the programs have a number of start dates so you can start at a time that suits you.

All the instructors at the College are industry-experienced professionals whose knowledge, qualifications and real-world expertise enhance your learning process and ensure that you are well-equipped to enter the workforce. Practicum placement coordinators work closely with you during a five-week on-the-job-training period, which gives you an opportunity to put theory into practice and gain essential hands-on experience in your field.

Where can you take Vancouver Career College programs?

The six campuses of the College are: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Kelowna, Surrey and Vancouver.

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What programs are there?

Vancouver Career College offers programs in: Business, Health Care, Trades, Education, Hospitality and Legal Studies

Business programs

The business programs at Vancouver Career College use current business applications, programs and techniques so you enter the market with valuable, sought-after skills. The College offers Diplomas in:

• Accounting and Payroll Administrator
• Business Administration Management
• Business Administration / E-Commerce Management
• Human Resources Professional
• International Trade (FITT)
• Office Administration

Health care programs

At Vancouver Career College, you receive a training in health care which combines theory with hands-on learning. In this way you develop the solid knowledge base and essential practical skills needed to be successful. The College offers programs in:

• Addictions and Community Services Worker
• Community Health Care Worker
• Dental Office Administrator
• Health Care Assistant
• Medical and Dental Office Administrator
• Medical Office Assistant
• Medical Pharmacy Assistant
• Medical Records Clerk
• Pharmacy Assistant
• Practical Nursing Generic
• Rehabilitation Assistant
• Registered Massage Therapy
• Spa Therapy

Trades programs

You can begin a career in the trades by taking a Foundation program to prepare you and also allow you to get a feel for a particular trade before committing to an apprenticeship. The College offers the following Foundation programs:

• Construction Electrician Foundation
• Plumber Foundation

Education programs

At Vancouver Career College you can take TESL and ECE programs that provide knowledge and skills in program planning, instruction and assessment. The following programs are available:

• Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Education - Infant / Toddler and Special Needs
• Montessori Teaching Certificate
• Teaching English as a Second Language

Hospitality programs

The College's Hospitality programs provide you with the broad-range of industry knowledge, skills and credentials that you need to succeed. The College offers the following hospitality programs:

• Hospitality and Hotel Management (AHLA)
• Hospitality Certificate of Specialization
• Hospitality Operations Certificate

Legal studies programs

Vancouver Career College teaches you the knowledge, principles and procedures to be successful the following legal studies programs:

• Legal Administrative Assistant
• Paralegal

More information about Vancouver Career College

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