MESSAGE TO OUR STUDENTS
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Mark Slayton, Director of Student Services |
| It begins and ends with you...ICS Canada’s success as an institution of distance learning is defined by your success as a student and graduate. Student achievement is foremost in the minds of the staff at ICS Canada, and our objective is to provide an academic experience supported by a range of services designed to exceed, rather than meet, your expectations. Knowing that there are many options available to advance your education, we consider ourselves privileged that you selected ICS Canada.
“ The satisfaction of helping others achieve their goals
is the greatest reward anyone can receive.”
Student Services Mission Statement
Read the rest of Mark Slayton’s message here.
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| Featured Program–LEGAL ASSISTANT
 In our diverse and complex legal community, the role of a legal assistant is becoming increasingly important to law offices or firms. Often seen as the lifeblood of private law firms, insurance companies, banks, corporate legal departments, and other institutions requiring legal work,
a legal assistant may be involved with legal research, the interviewing of clients and witnesses, investigating claims, and the drafting of legal pleadings and contracts under the direction of lawyers or legal managers. Click here to read the rest of story.
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Radio Discussion: LEGAL ASSISTANTS
The Backbone of the Law Practice
Visit Legal Talk Network for an interesting audio clip about
legal assistants and their role in modern law practices: legaltalknetwork.com
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| Legal Career Salary Report*
Source: PayScale Salary Survey Report for Jobs: Legal Assistant, April 2008
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| Five Ways to KEEP Your JOB…
 1. Come up with ways to cut costs.
2. Boost your visibility at work.
3. Go above and beyond.
4. Improve your skill set.
5. Watch your attitude.
According to freelance writer Miranda Marquit, these are ways you can improve your chances to keep your job when companies consider downsizing. While there’s no guarantee that you will retain your job when the economy slows down, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared.
To read the entire post by Miranda, visit AllBusiness.com. |
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HOT, and NOT SO HOT, Job Prospects |
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Mining, oil and gas, health care, and social assistance
are the hottest jobs, while manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, and fishing are not so hot, according to the 2006 Census and The Changing Face of Canada. Employment is growing faster in the municipalities surrounding Toronto, Vancover, and Montreal than in the cities themselves.
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| WEB Links |
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Access to Justice Network
Canadian Legal FAQs
workopolis.com
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| Tell Us YOUR Story |
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There is no one better qualified to encourage our students than someone who has personally experienced and met the challenges of distance learning. Many students need inspiration, motivation, and support just to enroll, as well as continue with and complete their studies. Email your story
to Jim.Healey@icslearn.ca.
We would love to hear from you.
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| Looking for EMPLOYEES |
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Does your company have jobs to advertise? ICS Canada will post job openings at no charge to our current students and recent graduates. Send to: JobPostings@icslearn.ca.
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