Willis College offers a career-focused approach to adult education, enabling graduates to transition into careers in business, technology, and healthcare. Over the years, this adult private career college has played a major role in seeing more than 150,000 graduates, leading successful lives in Canadian communities and around the world.
Tearing down the barriers to Women in Cyber Security By Rima Aristocrat, President and CEO of the Willis Cyber Academy and Willis College, Ottawa. Why are only 11% of Canadian cyber and network security professionals women? There’s absolutely no logical reason for it, and I can prove that. Before…
It’s an established business principal that the fair management of individuals working in an organization translates into a more productive and motivated workforce. In fact, a recent survey indicated that 67% of US workers valued “respectful treatment of all employees” as “very important”, beating out all other considerations in their…
When working with elderly clients as a personal support worker (PSW), social activities can offer terrific benefits. For one thing, it’s never too late for someone to learn new skills, whether it be a musical instrument, a sport, or another interest. What’s more, such pursuits also offer the opportunity to…
You may say a purchasing agent is a specialist at shopping, but there is way more to this position than simply purchasing goods for companies. Purchasing agents make sure supplies are ordered in a timely manner to ensure supply chain continuity, monitor inventories, and figure out ways to improve supply…
Ransomware has only been on the scene for a few years, but it’s developed quite the reputation. A 2017 ransomware attack notoriously locked down Britain’s National Health Service, as well as companies like FedEx, Honda, and a number of other influential organizations around the world. This attack left crucial files…
Thanks to Canada’s ageing population, it’s no surprise that entering a career as a personal support worker (PSW) means enjoying stable employment. For many PSWs, though, the experience goes far beyond the security and convenience of a regular pay check. They see the work that they do as an opportunity…
Budding entrepreneurs know that coming up with a good idea is just the beginning. The hard part is taking that idea and turning it into something real. For even a great concept to make it in the market, a tremendous amount of planning and refinement is necessary. If the idea…
A cooperative education combines in-class learning and practical work experience. Completing a co-op placement prior to graduation can greatly benefit your future career by allowing you to develop your skills, build your resume, network, and increase your chances of landing a full-time position quickly after finishing your studies. If you’re…
Going through the interviewing process to land the perfect job can be grueling. You need to be prepared for the questions typical of any interview, but also for industry-specific questions. With a skills shortage in IT and security, network security is becoming a hot job market for well-prepared and qualified…
Whether you are just starting your career or are trying to make a change after years in the workforce, deciding to attend college is an important step in your professional development. Deciding on which program is right for you, however, can be somewhat difficult when there are so many possibilities…
