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.
The idea of a hacker usually conjures up an image of a dark web cybercriminal for many people, but the mainstream notion of a hacker can be misleading. In addition to malicious hackers, there are also ethical hackers who use the same skills to test and improve the security of…
The following is an article from the Ottawa Business Journal discussing cybersecurity and the role that Willis College and Industry are playing in filling the talent gap.
For successful entrepreneurs, having a great idea is only the beginning. In the time between coming up with a brilliant concept and establishing a profitable business with long-term prospects, a lot can go wrong. Even the best ideas can struggle to gain a foothold in today’s competitive marketplace if they…
When it comes to developing a new app, it can be difficult to know not only where to start, but also how to see your project through to a fully realized launch. There are many working components that influence the planning and execution of a functional app which both suits…
Pursuing a career as a personal support worker (PSW) is a very humbling professional choice. By providing assistance to those who require care due to old age, injuries, or illnesses, you have the opportunity to make their lives easier, enjoyable, and more fulfilling. One way in which PSWs can do…
Technology has a growing impact on many aspects of our daily lives, altering the way we communicate, work, and commute. New developments and innovations are also rapidly expanding into healthcare, with a recent Canadian Medical Association study reporting that over 51% of Canadians embrace the use of tech and artificial…
The computer and internet age have changed the way that we think about crimes against businesses. What used to involve an office break-in can now be carried out thousands of miles away in a bedroom. Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and cause catastrophic damage to businesses if they’re not…
In a world of increased automation, skilled people remain vital in offering leadership and sensible decision making for businesses. Fine margins are all that separate a company from its competitors, so there’s little room for wasteful use of resources. That’s why project management is so valuable. Those fulfilling these responsibilities…
Story from Ottawa Business Journal One of Ottawa’s largest career colleges is leaving its longtime downtown location and heading east to the St. Laurent Centre. Willis College, which trains upwards of 300 students annually and has some 50 employees, has been at its current location on O’Connor Street, between Slater…
It is estimated that by 2021, global cyber crime will cost an average of $6 trillion, doubling the 2015 figure. With hacking risks compromising networks of all sizes, cyber security expertise is in high demand around the world. In Canada, this demand exceeds the number of cyber security professionals –…
