Information Sessions & Tours
Come meet our faculty members ready to answer your questions about our programs, course requirements and career prospects, or about applying to VCC. Here's a listing of information sessions scheduled for the next six weeks:
- Admin Careers Info Night
- Adult upgrading
- Auto collision repair and auto refinishing
- Drafting technician
- English language preparation for health sciences
- Hair design
- Legal administrative assistant
- Music
- Occupational/physical therapy assistant (rehab assistant)
- Skin and body therapy (esthetics)
- Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)
- Transportation trades
- University transfer
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A friendly, well-organized administrative assistant is often the most valuable person in the office environment. This could be you! VCC’s School of Hospitality and Business is hosting a special information session for those interested in pursuing careers in the administrative sector. Enjoy free snacks and beverages while speaking with faculty and students about the program curriculum, job opportunities, and how to apply. Plus, for a limited time we are waiving the $30 application fee. Join us at VCC's Broadway campus, 1155 East Broadway at Glen Drive, across from VCC/Clark SkyTrain station. Programs eligible for the $30 application fee waiver (domestic students): Administration assistant Medical office assistant Medical transcriptionist Legal administrative assistant
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Earn your Grade 12 diploma, improve your literacy skills or upgrade your academic qualifications to pursue further study and start a new career. VCC offers a range of academic courses for adults designed to meet individual goals.
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Do you love cars? Start your career today in automotive collision repair or automotive refinishing. We're offering special evening info sessions and tours of our Broadway campus auto shop. See where students learn practical, hands-on skills and talk to faculty about your career opportunities. After the tour, apply to the auto collision repair program and prepare to start classes in September.
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| The future is built today. Now is the time to position yourself for the predicted opportunities upcoming in the construction industry over the next decade. Learn about our construction drafting certificate and diploma programs at this informative session hosted by one of VCC"s drafting specialty instructors. You"ll learn about disciplines offered and software applications we use, including the latest 3D modelling applications, Tekla, Civil 3D, Revit Structure and Revit Architecture, plus day-to-day classroom activities and costs. Take your first steps towards a new future. Join us at VCC"s Downtown campus, 200-block Dunsmuir at Hamilton, two blocks west of the Stadium SkyTrain station.
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People who wish to pursue careers in the Canadian health care system must have strong communication skills.
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Make VCC your choice for hairstyling. Training with the right professional instructors is important. Join us for an information session and learn why VCC's hair design program is the best choice for success. At these sessions, instructors will show prospective students around the facilities and answer questions about all aspects of the profession. Learn what it takes to be successful in this exciting industry.
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| VCC's five-month legal administrative assistant program is open to candidates with previous office administrative assistant work experience or education. This intensive program will give you the legal knowledge that you need to step into a law office and work as an assistant to a lawyer. Each course in the program will introduce you to the basic law and procedural knowledge required to do the practical day-to-day work in a law office, as well as giving you an in-depth familiarity with the legal documents used in all phases of a case. Our courses cover the largest areas of law, including civil litigation, family law, corporate procedures, wills and estates, and conveyancing. Our instructors include lawyers and paralegals. We use the most up-to-date computing equipment and specialized legal software. Our graduates are at work in firms across the city, including Faskens, Miller Thomson and McCarthy Tetrault as well as at the Department of Justice and at several B.C. court registries. Attend an information session to get started in this exciting new career. Join us at VCC's Downtown campus, 200-block Dunsmuir at Hamilton, two blocks west of the Stadium SkyTrain station. For more information contact John Demeulemeester at jdemeulemeester@vcc.ca.
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Vancouver Community College is home to B.C.'s most innovative music diploma and music degree programs in classical, jazz and world music. VCC also offers community courses for the public.
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Work side-by-side with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other health care professionals to promote healthy living. Graduates of this program can find employment in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, long-term care facilities, residential care facilities, client homes or in private practice.At this information session you will take a tour of VCC's state-of-the-art learning facilities and speak to instructors about entrance requirements to this two-year, full-time program.Join us at VCC's Broadway campus, 1155 East Broadway at Glen Drive, across from VCC/Clark SkyTrain station.
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Becoming an esthetician can be very exciting. Choosing the right training with professional instructors is a critical first step.
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Expand your opportunities. Become qualified to teach English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). VCC is a recognized leader in this field and home to the largest TESOL training department in Western Canada. We offer a range of programs designed to meet your needs, giving you the knowledge and skills required for both teaching adults and youth, at home and abroad. Students can choose to study in the classroom or online. Join us for an information session at VCC's Downtown campus, 200-block Dunsmuir at Hamilton, two blocks west of the Stadium SkyTrain station.
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Vancouver Community College has been a leader in transportation trades training for more than 50 years, giving graduates the skills to succeed in a demanding job market.
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| VCC offers a variety of first-year, fully-transferable university credit courses. Students can choose to complete credits toward university programs or take courses to pursue a VCC diploma program. At this information session, learn about math, science and English courses available in the upcoming terms. Meet faculty, ask questions and learn how to apply. Join us at VCC's Broadway campus, 1155 East Broadway at Glen Drive, across from VCC/Clark SkyTrain station.
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