BUSINESS CAREERS VARIED
Graduates of the Business Program find work in both private and public sector organizations. Many have secured employment with government agencies in roles such as economic development officers, start up business consultants and budget officers.
Others have secured employment in private companies in roles such as office managers, bank loan officers and sales representatives. Many more have started up their own business, helping drive a trend of self-employment and entrepreneurship which is becoming the backbone of Canada’s economy.
A Business Diploma can also be used as leverage for higher education. Algonquin College has several articulation agreements with Canadian Universities that allow graduates to pursue a degree. Other graduates may take additional courses within a college environment to earn Advanced Diplomas or Applied Degrees in areas such as Human Resources and Supply Chain Management.
Salaries within the Business sector can vary depending on the size of the operation. However the flexibility of a Business Diploma provides a multitude of employment opportunities that will create opportunities for advancement, good pay and benefits, and career satisfaction for graduates.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW BUSINESS GRADUATE SUCCESS STORIES:
Cyndy Phillips: Business Graduate 2004
Economic Development Officer
Town of Petawawa
“My job allows me to work with many different groups of people.
Every day brings something different. Some days I may be working to promote tourism and business development and others I’m assisting the town with its beautification projects."
Read Cyndy's complete profile here.
 Jason Blaine: Business Graduate 2000
Country Music Recording Artist
Nashville, Tennessee
"Anyone who has tried to start their own business knows what a difficult road it can be. You have to be really committed. Taking the Business Program has really helped me, particularly with giving me the encouragement and confidence to fulfill my dream. The program focuses on entrepreneurship, and that's what I'm doing."
Read Jason's complete profile here. Visit Jason Blaine's website here.
 Bartley Neville: Business Graduate 1992
Broker of Record, Century 21 Neville
"As a student director, my position with the Students' Association helped me apply the budgeting, scheduling, and marketing skills I learned in my program. The small intimate classroom settings provided an environment that allowed me to excel in my education".
Read Bartley's complete profile here.
LINKS TO BUSINESS AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Community Futures Development Corporation
The Upper Ottawa Valley Chamber of Commerce
Enterprise Renfrew County : Helping Your Business Grow
The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association
Ministry of Small Business and Consumer Services
Canadian Youth Business Foundation - CYBF
Canada Business - Government Services For Canadian Entrepreneurs
Business Planning - Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC)
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE BUSINESS PROGRAM, CONTACT:
Kim Mantifel, Program Co-ordinator
613-735-4700, Ext. 2769
or Apply on-line at: Ontariocolleges.ca
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