Archive for October 2018
Why You Should Study as a Home Support Worker or Personal Care Attendant
Why You Should Study as a Home Support Worker or Personal Care Attendant with Eastern Academy As the population of Canada ages, demand is only rising for home support workers and personal care attendants. Most families want to ensure their seniors can continue living at home. However, caring for a senior, or even for a…
Read More5 Reasons to Become a Child and Youth Support Worker
Start a Meaningful Career at Eastern Academy’s Child and Youth (with Addictions) Support Worker Program If you are searching for a fulfilling career that has a meaningful, lasting impact on the people you work with, consider training to become a child and youth worker at Eastern Academy. An at-risk or struggling child is in an…
Read MoreMargaret Squires Wins Two Awards at Canadian Payroll Association “Payroll Compliance Practitioner” Awards
Eastern Academy’s Margaret Squires won big during the Canadian Payroll Association’s “Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP)” awards. These awards are given to the top three students in their region, and top three students nationwide. Margaret won a Gold Medal as she had the top PCP exam marks in Atlantic Canada, and a silver medal for having…
Read MoreStudents Attend “Supply Chain Management Association” National Conference
Eastern Academy Supply Chain and Logistics students program were fortunate to receive an invite to attend the “Supply Chain Management Association” (SCMA) National Conference throughout the week from June 12, 2018 to June 15, 2018. Students worked diligently assisting SCMA with the set up, including filling bags for delegates, putting badges together, and assisting exhibitors…
Read More“Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker” Student, Matthew Alcott, Wins RBC and Health Care Foundation’s “Moving Lives Forward” Bursary
Congratulations to “Child and Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker” student, Matthew Alcott, on winning the “Moving Lives Forward” bursary from the Health Care Foundation and RBC! Matthew is turning his experience dealing with psychosis and mental health issues into an opportunity to help those dealing with similar issues. “Child and Youth Care with Addictions…
Read MoreA Fresh Start at Eastern Academy in St. John’s
A Fresh Start at Eastern Academy in St. John’s Are you ready for a fresh start? So are we! At Eastern Academy in St. John’s, we’ve renewed everything… from our website to our name, logo, brand and even our campus! Everything’s in place to welcome you with open arms. But enough about us! Are you…
Read MoreMake a Difference, Become a Child and Youth Care Worker
Make a Difference, Become a Child and Youth Care Worker Every day in Newfoundland and across Canada, there are thousands of at-risk children who are experiencing social and psychological problems at home and at school. Child and youth workers are in a prime position to offer the support and guidance that brings about the kind…
Read MoreTop 10 Dream Jobs that Require a Business Diploma
Top 10 Dream Jobs that Require a Business Diploma If you’ve ever thought about taking business programs or courses in St. John’s, Newfoundland there are a few things you should know about the career opportunities that come with education. The business world is only getting more specialized. To move up the ranks quickly, you will…
Read More10 Famous People that Started out Pursuing a Degree in IT
10 Famous People that Started out Pursuing a Degree in IT Information Technology, or IT for short, encompasses a range of fields, including computer science, business information technology, software engineering, web design and development, computer networking and more. Pursuing a degree in IT opens up a whole world of possibilities, and sometimes those possibilities will…
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