Working professionals are headed back to school in British Columbia. Colleges and universities are training professionals to compete for some of the best jobs in Canada. British Columbia boasts Victoria as its capital and Vancouver as the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Canada. Along with an ethnically diverse population, British Columbia is experiencing more and more diversity in its local industries. In the coming years, British Columbia college graduates are expected to have some of the best job opportunities in the area.
British Columbia College Graduates Experience Lowest Unemployment Rate in Past 30 Years!
With the slowing of the lumbering industry, British Columbia has experienced problems with unemployment. However, recent statistics reveal that British Columbia is now enjoying a 30-year, all-time low in unemployment at 4%. Although the economy still relies heavily on natural resources, British Columbia college graduates are now finding employment in more diverse industries, such as:
- British Columbia Retail.
- British Columbia Service.
- British Columbia Construction.
- British Columbia Tourism.
- British Columbia Film Production.
British Columbia boasts Largest Film Production Center in Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia is now the largest film production center in Canada. It is also the 3rd largest film production center in the world, behind New York and Los Angeles. Famous actors from British Columbia include Michael J. Fox, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Kim Catrall. British Columbia university graduates are taking advantage of the industry and finding jobs in graphic design, fashion design, engineering, and management.
Growing Tourism Industry Creates More Jobs for British Columbia College Graduates
Millions of tourists now visit British Columbia every year. Over 200 airports throughout the region provide access to outdoor recreation spots, such as:
- White water rafting.
- Skiing.
- Hiking.
- Biking.
- Kayaking.
British Columbia is also the upcoming host site of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Graduates of British Columbia colleges and universities are securing jobs in the tourism industry, including management, business, marketing, and sales positions.
Working professionals are utilizing the flexible degree options offered by schools, such as University of Phoenix, Kaplan University, and Capella University. University of Phoenix offers campus courses in Vancouver in addition to online degree programs. To request more information about earning a degree in British Columbia, prospective students may click on any school of choice. Additional links to colleges and universities in British Columbia are also available through College-Pages.com, the leading education and career resource website.
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At Lincoln College Online, our goal is to combine the best features of online learning with the quality experience of a traditional college education. So you'll get the convenience, flexibility and value of an online college and the academic excellence and personalized attention of a bricks-and-mortar college.
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You can start now to make your dream career a reality at Sullivan College of Technology and Design, the region's respected academy for training technical and creative professionals. For half a century, we've shaped the people who've shaped the design and technology industries, with career-focused programs designed to prepare students for success much sooner than traditional colleges.
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