Loyalist College Fall Registration for Continuing Education Courses, Certificates and Diplomas Starts August 10th
Belleville, Ontario, August 7, 2012 – Loyalist College is pleased to present three new Fall 2012 FOCUS Lifelong Learning brochures, which highlight more than 850 Continuing Education courses, certificates and diplomas. Beginning in September, the programs will be offered through flexible distance studies, on campus in Belleville and Bancroft, and in the communities of Brighton, Picton, Stirling, Trenton and Tweed. To provide the skills necessary for individuals to achieve their personal, educational and career goals, the programs are designed to fit into busy lives, regardless of location.
“It’s never too late to learn or explore new career options,” said Loyalist College President Maureen Piercy. “Our Continuing Education students are of all ages and they come to us from many different backgrounds. While their objectives vary, they share a common desire to develop personally or advance professionally. At Loyalist, we do everything we can to cultivate their determination and help them to succeed.”
Continuing Education offerings include:
- General interest courses focused on: Arts, Ceramics, Computers, Culinary, Fitness, Floral, Kids & Teens, Languages, Technology and Photography.
- Certificate programs on subjects such as: Accounting Techniques, Business Techniques, Computer Fundamentals, Dementia Studies, Home Inspection, OBC Inspector’s Preparation, Palliative Care, Personal Support Worker, and Wilderness Experience.
- Diploma programs including: Developmental Services Worker, Early Childhood Education, Office Administration, Social Service Worker, and Veterinary.
Funding opportunities may be available through a range of programs including Second Career, First Nations, WSIB and OSAP. The Fall 2012 FOCUS brochures are distributed by mail, in local newspapers and at the College. For course descriptions, or to register online, please visit: www.loyalistfocus.com.
Loyalist College Continuing Education combines rigorous academic standards and training from industry experts through course, certificate and diploma programs. According to a provincial year-end report, Loyalist College experienced a 9.3 percent increase in online enrolment from 2010/11 to 2011/12, the largest year-over-year increase of any Ontario College. The best testament to the College’s value is from students, 97 percent of whom say they would recommend Loyalist to a friend. Loyalist is committed to helping students find personal and professional satisfaction, as well as supporting and enhancing the economic and social development of its communities.
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Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Media Relations Specialist, Loyalist College,klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2536