We at ICS Canada want to take this time to recognize our students and graduates who are veterans of the Canadian Forces. Originally known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day is the international holiday which commemorates the ending of "World War I" — World War I on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Remembrance Day, also called Veterans Day and Poppy Day in other parts of the world, honours members of the armed forces living and deceased and keeps alive the achievements and sacrifices made by those who served Canada in times of war, armed conflict, and peace. So veterans, to thank you for your commitment and sacrifice in serving our country and to honor your courage and experience, this issue of ICS Canada News is dedicated to you.

Quintessential Parties is a new business waiting to happen. ICS Canada Graduate Heather Mack was featured in the Toronto Sun article “Say ‘I Do’ to a Career as a Wedding Planner.” The Spring 2008 Continuing Education Section of the Sun reports that Heather is meticulously planning and researching the finer aspects of running a business before opening the doors to the public. A graduate of the ICS Canada Bridal Consultant Program, she is realizing her dream of owning her own business while putting to practical use her love of people and her natural talents as a planner. She has expressed her satisfaction with the program, which covered such areas as photography, flower arranging, invitations, and running a business as a wedding planner.

“ I was very happy with the program. It covered
just about everything I could have wanted.”
Heather Mack

The mother of three is maintaining her full-time job while developing her strategy for her business. Her aim is to make her clients’ important day a special one with the knowledge she has gained from the ICS Canada program which qualified her to become certified by the Association of Bridal Consultants.® We wish Heather Mack success in her endeavor.

Source Toronto Sun, Spring 2008,
"Say 'I Do' to a career as a wedding planner"; April 6, 2008.

According to Peter Vogel, MonsterTrac Career Coach, “There's no getting around it: In every job interview you're going to be judged — at least partially — by how you look. But how you should look varies depending on your industry and the job you're interviewing for.” For a look at interview attire for your career, read more…

A degree from Penn Foster College, ICS Canada’s sister institution, is a credential that can mean career advancement, pay raises, and a better future. Penn Foster offers over 20 Associate Degree programs that are designed to give students a competitive edge when applying for a job or going after a promotion. Read more.