Faculty of Access & Continuing Education Archive
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…Métis students caring for the community’s future with support worker
From a BC government news release: Sixteen Métis participants in the Lower Mainland have the opportunity to create a brighter future for themselves, their families and their community, with the launch of the Métis Community Support Worker program. “This partnership, between the University of the Fraser Valley and Métis Nation British Columbia, is helping Métis…Learn more about evidence-based decision making in UFV course
When you’re trying to make a decision, do you rely on hunches, conventional wisdom, or your previous experience? Or maybe even flipping a coin? Have you ever tried applying a more formal, evidence-based approach? The University of the Fraser Valley invites people tasked with decision making in their work or personal life to explore the…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…A meaningful career as a nursing unit clerk
Editor, server, cook, swim instructor, dance instructor — the list goes on. Kier was ready to trade in a parade of unrelated temporary jobs for a long-term career. "I had a lot of work that was unpredictable and spontaneous, so I was looking for something that would provide more stability in my life, as well…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…Advanced Medical Office Assistant helps implement Advance Care Planning program
Article submitted by Cari Borenko Hoffmann Have you ever been afraid a medical crisis could leave you too sick to make your own healthcare decisions? Planning for your future health care needs — a process referred to as Advance Care Planning (ACP) — can help you ensure you receive the medical care you require in…Valentine’s date ideas that turn up the heat
Bored with the boxes of chocolate and candlelit dinners that are the norm for Valentine lovers everywhere? Forget the roses and instead turn up the heat with your significant other in the professional kitchen at the Trades and Technology Centre in Chilliwack. This year, UFV is offering a Valentine Baking class , where you can…Adding certification to experience as a medical office assistant
Shirlana Julian is the oldest in a class of 17 medical office assistants in training. Unlike her classmates, who take the UFV Continuing Education’s Medical Office Assistant (MOA) program to launch a career in the field, Shirlana has worked in this role for two years already. Now she would like to become a certified MOA…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…Métis students caring for the community’s future with support worker
From a BC government news release: Sixteen Métis participants in the Lower Mainland have the opportunity to create a brighter future for themselves, their families and their community, with the launch of the Métis Community Support Worker program. “This partnership, between the University of the Fraser Valley and Métis Nation British Columbia, is helping Métis…Learn more about evidence-based decision making in UFV course
When you’re trying to make a decision, do you rely on hunches, conventional wisdom, or your previous experience? Or maybe even flipping a coin? Have you ever tried applying a more formal, evidence-based approach? The University of the Fraser Valley invites people tasked with decision making in their work or personal life to explore the…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…