Continuing Education Archive
Permanent parking changes coming to UFV Clearbrook July 4
Permanent parking changes are coming to UFV’s Clearbrook Centre beginning Wednesday, July 4, as the City of Abbotsford begins construction on a new courthouse facility. Parking for UFV’s Clearbrook Centre is being moved across Veteran’s Way, west of The Reach art gallery (see map, below). Courthouse construction is expected to take two years. Access to…Talented Public Relations duo promote local businesses
“I remember the first time I met you,” says Reece Mack, PR coordinator at Jelly Marketing to his colleague, account manager Hudson Lee. “You were late for class,” he adds, teasingly. The two young professionals met on their first day in UFV Continuing Education’s Public Relations program in October 2016. Since then, they’ve become fast…UFV Legal Admin Assistant program helped oil and gas worker
When the bottom dropped out of the oil and gas industry in 2014, Kyla Giesbrecht felt the impact. She wasn’t the stereotypical labourer on the rigs. She was an administrative assistant supporting one of the oil and gas companies, but like many others, she lost her job. It was time for a career reboot. She…A journey from dirt to blossom
When talking about her second career in floral design, Shirley Burns likes to say that she’s still digging up dirt. Throughout a 30-year career in the security and investigation field, Shirley had certainly perfected the art of digging up buried secrets. But even though she was at the top of her game, the former executive…Sinking her teeth into a new career with UFV’s Dental
Manveer Takhar returned to Canada with one goal in mind: giving herself the chance at a better future. She was coming home to Mission, the town she grew up in before family commitments took her to India for seven years. She was leaving Ludhiana — India’s largest city north of Delhi — to live with…Opportunities for self-improvement and skill development abound with UFV Continuing
Going back to school isn’t just for kids. UFV Continuing Education offers many opportunities for adults to learn new skills and improve their effectiveness on the job and in life in general. Check out the Fall 2017 Continuing Education course offerings here. Continuing Education manager Susan Francis recommends keeping an open mind when looking into…UFV presents Literary Cafe at Harrison Festival of the Arts
UFV’s Literary Café at the Harrison Festival of the Arts offers an intimate opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the west coast’s brightest writers and poets. Join us on July 10 for an evening of summertime stories that celebrate nature in beautiful British Columbia. This year we introduce a vibrant mix…Getting a competitive edge with a Public Relations credential
Tori Thistlethwaite had completed her English degree and was ready to jump into a career. But in the competitive job market, she needed to differentiate herself from other job seekers. Originally exploring journalism, Tori looked at UFV’s Public Relations program as a way to gain more flexible expertise that would give her an edge in…UFV Inspirational Leadership award: Liana Thompson brings people-centred approach to
She’s been an opera singer, a lifeguard, and bookkeeping instructor. She is a mountain biker, a mother, and a mentor. In all of these endeavours, she has been or still is a leader. And it’s that leadership quality that has earned UFV Director of Continuing Education Liana Thompson the UFV Inspirational Leadership Award for…Convocation 2017: Friends and families celebrate as thousands graduate from
Families and friends from throughout the Fraser Valley and beyond cheered as graduates crossed the stage at UFV’s Convocation ceremonies on June 6 and 7 at the Abbotsford Centre. More than 2,300 students earned 2,700 credentials during the 2016/17 academic year, including the first graduate of UFV’s new Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program, Alicia…Teacher Ed offers summer institute for current teachers
The Teacher Education department at the University of the Fraser Valley is once again offering a Summer Institution in Teacher Education (SITE) between July 10 and July 28, 2017 at the Abbotsford campus. We have an exciting lineup of courses tailored specifically for the needs of practising teachers. If you are looking for a student-centred,…UFV offers conference for administrative professionals
Develop and enhance your administrative skills! Gain the building blocks to manage your career successfully and prepare to take the next step. This conference is perfect for administrative assistants in any field, including health, law, education, business, and more. We have a great line-up of sessions to help you enhance and grow your skill set…Coding program offers hands-on experience in tech sector
Want to gain industry experience and improve your coding skills? UFV has teamed up with the Ministry of Advanced Education to offer short-term training to prepare recent graduates for jobs requiring coding-related skills. The one-month program begins May 1 and will be offered at UFV Five Corners in downtown Chilliwack. Thanks to special one-time government…New year, new you! Enhance your skills and knowledge with
If turning the calendar to a new year makes you think of self-improvement, look no further than UFV Continuing Education. You can improve your employment skill set right here in the Fraser Valley. UFV CE offers hundreds of courses and programs each semester. “We are especially interested in making UFV employees aware of the many…Food service worker launches a new career in welding
A leap into the unknown “I knew if I didn’t make a change I would regret it for the rest of my life.” Evander Boudreau could no longer ignore the fact that it was time for a new direction. “I lost the passion for my work,” he says. “To be honest, not enjoying my job…Legal Administrative Assistants who love their jobs
Do you love an intellectual challenge? Enter the legal profession. Pawanpreet Gill and Melissa Solomon, two recent graduates from UFV Continuing Education’s Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) program, have found a stimulating work environment at a full-service law firm, Lindsay Kenney LLP, based in Langley and downtown Vancouver. However, both took a few detours on the…Senior administrator gears up for growth with HR and Management
We’ve all heard it said: networking is critical to career success. For employees who work remotely — such as Denise Parker, a senior administrator who runs the West Coast operation of a weatherproofing company headquartered in Toronto — networking opportunities are gold: they keep career stagnation at bay. Networking events are one way to meet…Nurse entrepreneur finds niche in foot care
Nikolas Croker first heard about nursing foot care while studying to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). “My first reaction was to wonder why anyone would need a foot care nurse,” Nikolas recalls. “But the more I learned, the more I realized how critical this type of care is.” In older adults, diabetes causes nerve…Permanent parking changes coming to UFV Clearbrook July 4
Permanent parking changes are coming to UFV’s Clearbrook Centre beginning Wednesday, July 4, as the City of Abbotsford begins construction on a new courthouse facility. Parking for UFV’s Clearbrook Centre is being moved across Veteran’s Way, west of The Reach art gallery (see map, below). Courthouse construction is expected to take two years. Access to…Talented Public Relations duo promote local businesses
“I remember the first time I met you,” says Reece Mack, PR coordinator at Jelly Marketing to his colleague, account manager Hudson Lee. “You were late for class,” he adds, teasingly. The two young professionals met on their first day in UFV Continuing Education’s Public Relations program in October 2016. Since then, they’ve become fast…UFV Legal Admin Assistant program helped oil and gas worker
When the bottom dropped out of the oil and gas industry in 2014, Kyla Giesbrecht felt the impact. She wasn’t the stereotypical labourer on the rigs. She was an administrative assistant supporting one of the oil and gas companies, but like many others, she lost her job. It was time for a career reboot. She…A journey from dirt to blossom
When talking about her second career in floral design, Shirley Burns likes to say that she’s still digging up dirt. Throughout a 30-year career in the security and investigation field, Shirley had certainly perfected the art of digging up buried secrets. But even though she was at the top of her game, the former executive…Sinking her teeth into a new career with UFV’s Dental
Manveer Takhar returned to Canada with one goal in mind: giving herself the chance at a better future. She was coming home to Mission, the town she grew up in before family commitments took her to India for seven years. She was leaving Ludhiana — India’s largest city north of Delhi — to live with…Opportunities for self-improvement and skill development abound with UFV Continuing
Going back to school isn’t just for kids. UFV Continuing Education offers many opportunities for adults to learn new skills and improve their effectiveness on the job and in life in general. Check out the Fall 2017 Continuing Education course offerings here. Continuing Education manager Susan Francis recommends keeping an open mind when looking into…UFV presents Literary Cafe at Harrison Festival of the Arts
UFV’s Literary Café at the Harrison Festival of the Arts offers an intimate opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the west coast’s brightest writers and poets. Join us on July 10 for an evening of summertime stories that celebrate nature in beautiful British Columbia. This year we introduce a vibrant mix…Getting a competitive edge with a Public Relations credential
Tori Thistlethwaite had completed her English degree and was ready to jump into a career. But in the competitive job market, she needed to differentiate herself from other job seekers. Originally exploring journalism, Tori looked at UFV’s Public Relations program as a way to gain more flexible expertise that would give her an edge in…UFV Inspirational Leadership award: Liana Thompson brings people-centred approach to
She’s been an opera singer, a lifeguard, and bookkeeping instructor. She is a mountain biker, a mother, and a mentor. In all of these endeavours, she has been or still is a leader. And it’s that leadership quality that has earned UFV Director of Continuing Education Liana Thompson the UFV Inspirational Leadership Award for…