Canadore College
Canadore College
This college of Applied Arts and Technology was established in 1967 in North Bay, in the province of Ontario as a part of Cambrian College and became an independent educational establishment five years later. Currently the college has three campuses: two of them are in North Bay and another one in Parry Sound. There more than 3500 students acquire post-secondary education, studying sixty five full-time programs and participating in various college extra-curricular and sports activities. The students of Canadore College are famous for taking part in volleyball and basketball competitions organized by Ontario Colleges Athletic Association. Thus any student will surely find something to their liking in Canadore College.
Programs
The college offers all kinds of programs to international students. The administration of Canadore College made a decision to increase the number of international students, so from 2017 to 2021 the number of foreign students has grown from 250 to 750. Moreover, the college collaborates with a number of educational establishments abroad to successfully conduct exchange programs. Canadore College cares about easier integration of foreign students into Canadian society, and so that international students can accommodate faster in the new environment in North Bay and Parry Sound, Canadore College worked out a special twinning program for bonding local and international students. During the selection process, organizers match two students according to their hobbies and interests, in doing so a foreign and a local student reciprocally exchange and enrich their experiences, both gaining benefit from the process.
As far as the credentials offered by Canadore College are concerned, there are various programs which lead to certificates, diplomas, degrees, advanced diplomas and apprenticeships.
There are two Honours Bachelor programs provided by Canadore College: Advanced Manufacturing Technology Management and Nursing. The first program guarantees a student to work in the shapers of automation, robot and controls programming, mechanical design and production control. During the studies at Canadore College in the program of Advanced Manufacturing Technology Management students learn technology management, different manufacturing and machining techniques, computer-aided design and robotics and process control. If you happen to be interested in the enlisted subjects and wish to practice your knowledge of robotics and additive manufacturing in labs and a large number of workshops, then you may try to apply for the program offered by Canadore College.
The number of diploma programs at Canadore College is much bigger, here you may study Biotechnology, Aviation Technician, Early Childhood Education, Computer Systems, Community and Justice Services, Office Administration, Motive Power Technician, Police Foundations, Practical Nursing, Enterprise Analysis and Research, Recreation Therapy, Strength and Sport Conditioning, Recording Engineering and a number of other.
One of the interesting diploma program of Canadore College is Public Relations which lasts for two years. During the studies, students gain understanding of media relation, social media tools, event management and integrated marketing and acquire the skills of public speaking and presentation, editing, writing and concept development. International students are to pay a total of $15475 for each academic year, but the sum will surely pay off once you find employment in entertainment, media, sports or even government agencies. If you want to deepen your knowledge of Public Relations after achieving a diploma at Canadore College, you may pursue further studying of the field going for Honours Bachelor of Public Relations at Conestoga College. The Bachelor program lasts for four year, throughout which you will make your communication skills even stronger, together with critical thinking, public relation and business management and other skills during the special courses dedicated to enhancing different aspects of your knowledge.
Another program at Canadore College which leads to college diploma is Strength and Sport Conditioning. It’s a program devised for the ones who seek to help professional athletes and sports teams to advance their training and reach their maximum in terms of strength, speed or balance, depending on the needs of an individual client. After graduation from Canadore College, you will have an opportunity to work as a personal trainer, Olympic-style weightlifting coach, sports consultant and fitness manager. The price for international students studying the program is almost the same as for the previous one, which is $15974 per academic year. An international student may further their education by taking the eight months program of Business Management, Human Resources Management or Recreation and Leisure Services at Canadore College. Gaining additional knowledge in other fields should aid students to find employment easier and faster after graduation, by at least providing a wider and more profound outlook on life and world. For example, finishing the related Recreation and Leisure Services fast track program gives students knowledge of adaptive and inclusive recreation, outdoor and adventure recreation and special event planning, after which students can find a job in community agencies, parks and recreation departments and tourism and resort industry.
One of the most popular programs offered by Canadore College is Aviation Technician specializing in Aircraft Maintenance. The program also leads to a diploma as a credential and lasts for two academic years. The studies are based on practice, so you will gain a lot of hands-on experience working with real aircrafts during studying at Canadore College in the Aircraft Maintenance program. You will learn how to inspect and maintain aircrafts, fix and troubleshoot different aircraft components and also about electrical and avionics systems operation, so that you can actually be prepared for future work. This diploma program of Canadore College is a bit more expensive than the previous ones and cost around $19500 for an academic year.
You may surely study another popular nowadays program of Computer Systems - Network Technician after completion of which you may work as a computer technician, security or support specialist and network administrator. During this Canadore College program, students study network maintenance and its implementation, how to troubleshoot, operate and route networking systems. If you want to gain a deeper knowledge of the field of computer systems, you may try to achieve a Bachelor’s degree in Okanagan College, in the full-time Computer Information Systems program, there you may concentrate on just one area of computing such as Database Systems or Software Development and other.
As for the certificate programs offered by Canadore College, there are Helicopter Flight Training, Bookkeeping, English as Second Language, Computer Applications, Adult Educator, Criminal Psychology and Behavior, Intercultural Relation, Food Service Worker, Medical Transcription, Client and Customer Relations, Accounting Foundation and other.
For example, students have for up to seven years to meet all the requirements to complete the part-time certificate program in Client and Customer Relations. This program of Canadore College aims at teaching the strategies and techniques to establish positive relations with clients, avoid confrontational situations and promote excellent service culture.
The certificate program of Helicopter Flight Training is full-time and lasts for a year. During the program students practice a lot not only in the air, but also on the ground under the instruction and supervision of experienced educators of helicopter operation.
Accommodation
As an international student, you may live on campus in the Canadore College Residence or rent an apartment. The average rent price in both Parry Sound and North Bay is almost the same, around one thousand dollars for a one-bedroom apartment, but the price varies according to its proximity to the downtown, type of furnishing and size. If you can deal with paying utility bills and communication with landlords then renting an apartment might be the right option for you. If you are not ready for so much responsibility, then you may decide to live on campus, where all the bills are already included in your housing payments. For about $600 a month, international students get a private bedroom in an apartment-style suite, with a shared bathroom and a living room. The laundry facilities are also located in the residence of Canadore College. Moreover, there are shared TV, lounge and study rooms for the residents of different suites, where Canadore College students can communicate with each other, make friendships or study in a calm atmosphere. Canadore College also offers family housing, which is two or four bedroom suites, with fully-equipped kitchens, for which students will pay from $1350 to $1600 per month, depending on the size of a suite. Pay attention that, the option of living in a residence is offered only to the North Bay campus students.
Future Prospects
Graduation from Canadore College will bring an international student a lot of opportunities. One of them is the prospect to stay in Canada for a much longer period than their studies were. One of the possible ways to do this is getting a post-graduation work permit first, if you meet all the criteria. Once you have graduated from Canadore College, you have ninety days before your study permit becomes invalid, so start making ready to apply for the work permit as soon as possible. Surely, an international student can go back home and go anywhere in the world, after they have obtained education in Canadore College and use their knowledge to build a successful career.
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