ICS Canada News | May 2009

Student Spotlight — Sherry S. of Brandtford, ON

“I am so grateful for ICS Canada because I work full-time, and in my spare time I study and complete my written assignments and exams. I am a 24-year-old female who lives in Brantford, Ontario. Before ICS Canada, I studied advertising for two years. I did exceptionally well and was challenged, but I couldn't find a career path I could honestly see myself pursuing. Unfortunate as it was, I parted ways with the other school, and I decided to study Adult Psychology. So far, I am very interested and love that I can study at my own pace.
I don't have to wake up at 7 am to be in class. I come home after work, or on days off, and study and complete the work, and I love it. This course has been everything I thought it would be, I'm eager to learn and enjoy what I'm studying. I would recommend ICS Canada to everybody; there are so many positive things ICS Canada has to offer to improve your life.”

ICS Canada is now accredited by the DETC

ICS Canada is now accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. DETC is a global leader in distance learning accreditation founded in 1926. The DETC defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence in distance education institutions in Canada, the United States, and around the world. It is dedicated to fostering quality assurance, protection of the rights of the students and institutional self-improvement through voluntary accreditation via peer evaluation. The DETC is a voluntary, non-governmental, educational organization that operates a nationally recognized accrediting association, the DETC Accrediting Commission. DETC accreditation aims to instill public confidence in DETC institutions' missions, goals, performances, and resources through rigorous application and peer-developed accreditation standards.

“ Though no one can go back and make
a brand new start, anyone can start from now
and make a brand new ending.”
Carl Bard, 1907-1978

A BUSINESS APPROACH to Creating
Work/Life Balance

Developing a Personal Strategic Plan

According to author Tracy A. Green many of us, especially working parents, struggle to keep balance in their lives and reach goals. Tracy suggests the use of tricks from the work place to develop a personal strategic plan. What comes so naturally for us at work can be daunting when focused on our personal life. Read more.

QUINTESSENTIAL Careers

If you are looking for employment anywhere in Canada, Quintessential Careers has extensive content to help prepare you to find a new career and an in-depth list of websites to help you in your job search. Job seekers can search for jobs and post a resume, or locate job fairs, career training, and read relevant articles. Visit the website at: Quintessential Careers.

Tell Us YOUR Story

There is no one better qualified to encourage other students than someone who has personally experienced and met the challenges of distance learning. Many students need inspiration, motivation, and support to enrol and to continue with and complete their studies. If you want to be featured in an upcoming issue of ICS Canada News, then email your story, photos, and videos to: Jim.Healey@icslearn.ca. We would love to hear from you.

Are YOU Well-Known?

Many ICS Canada students and graduates are well-known. Some are even famous. So we’ve decided to compile an updated list. How about you? Are you recognized for your accomplishments? You don’t have to be a “worldwide” celebrity. We believe individuals admired by their community or industry deserve a tribute. Please tell us about yourself along with a short description. And maybe you will join our list of notable alumni! Jim.Healey@icslearn.ca.

Looking for EMPLOYEES

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.