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Q&A: How one Therapeutic Recreation alum finished off her last semester during the pandemic – and landed a job!

Emma Martina learned the value of therapeutic recreation at a young age. Now a grad of the diploma program, Emma is using her skills to bring healing and hope to others.

Posted on March 9, 2021 by

4 ways the Career Centre can help you plan for your dream job

Looking for advice and guidance on what direction to take in your career? The Career Centre can help you choose the right path and achieve your goals.

Posted on April 9, 2020 by

Build your career – without leaving home

While in-person services have been suspended due to the pandemic, the Career Centre is offering workshops, coaching and more online.

Posted on February 21, 2020 by

Make the most of the Career Fair March 3-5

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Pro tip: prepare ahead of time to get the most out of your visit.

Posted on December 11, 2019 by

Three-day training program will help you find work after graduation

Learn how to spruce up your resume, sharpen your job-search techniques, discover how to tap into the hidden job market and more on Dec. 17-19.

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

Why volunteer? It’s good for your mind, body and soul – and your career

Here are four great reasons (and one great example) of how volunteering will improve your life – and your community. Bonus: We’re hosting a Volunteer Fair Sept. 24 & 26!

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Building an IT career with Co-op

Computer and Information Systems student Manupreet Kaur is ready to embark on her dream career with work experience gained from her Co-op work term.

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Framing the world with a different pair of glasses

A successful career can mean different things to different people. For Dispensing Opticianry grads Sara Moshurchak and Dana Dempsey, success means bringing creativity and customization to producing unique eye wear in an industry dominated by mass production.

Posted on October 1, 2018 by

Looking to make bank? Attend a finance recruitment event.

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Find out how Douglas College’s Indu Deivendran landed a job just a few months after attending a recruitment event.

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

Just A Story About Picking Careers…

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I tried thinking my way into a career path once. Not just tried; my face was scrunched up, it felt like my bedroom was shaking, and I think my hair even went blond for a moment. I was adamant on deciding everything I ever wanted in life right then and there. If I just concentrate hard enough, I thought, then I’ll be able to find whatever answer there is hidden deep inside me. Wouldn’t that have been nice? Not knowing what I wanted to be was a confusing thing, especially for my… Read More

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In honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, Bachelor of Social Work student Aly Hillaby talks about the significance of the month of June and her experience at Douglas as an Indigenous student.
To honour the 215 Indigenous children who lost their lives while attending residential school in Kamloops, Douglas College and @thedsu6 have affixed local trees at both campuses with 215 orange ribbons. The ribbons will remain until Jan. 9 — exactly 215 days.
Hey Summer 2021 grads! We know you’ve missed out on your convocation, but we still want to celebrate you and your accomplishments! We’re packing up your credentials and shipping them to you along with a few extra congratulatory items. Keep an eye out for your grad box!
When Brenna Robert learned about the Psychiatric Nursing program at Douglas College – and that it offered designated seats to Indigenous students – she knew she’d found her calling.
Douglas College is deeply saddened by the recent findings on the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Our sympathies and thoughts are with the individuals, families and communities affected by this reminder of the atrocities perpetrated against the Indigenous peoples of Canada.
Ted Venema had never even heard (pun intended) of the hearing health field till he was 30. Now, the Hearing Instrument Practitioner instructor has dedicated decades to educating his students and the public on the importance of protecting our eardrums.
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