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Admission Woe for Canadian Colleges Continues

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Over the last two years, international students, especially from India, China, Vietnam and the Philippines, have been facing difficulty in securing admissions at the community colleges in Canada. This discomfort can be attributed to rapidly growing numbers of international student from these countries against the limited capacity of the schools. Seats fill up quickly; in some cases, when community colleges decide to open the admission gate for specific courses, they fill up in moments. That was not the case some years ago.

Seeing this, one could start scratching his head and ask himself, “Where does this overnight demand come from?”

There could be multiple answers to such questions. Here is my perspective to this continuing dearth of seats for students:

Under the Student Partner Program (SPP) which was introduced by the Canadian Immigration Department almost a decade back, the numbers of Indian and Chinese students were going up every year. The scarcity of the place at the community colleges was firstly experienced in the year 2013. Some schools filled up in the blink of the eyes. However, not all the colleges were beneficiary of this boom but that was the cursor to the deteriorating situation. In the following year, international students started experiencing the same. This did not end there. The government of Canada decided to add other countries, such as Philippines and Vietnam not far long ago and replaced the SPP program with the Student Direct Stream (SDS). I believe this was the tipping point, and it looks like the situation is not going to get better in the years to come.

Ergo, we advise students to be early and fast in having their applications processed. There is a never-ending queue and if they are late in applying for the school, probably they will miss the bus.

CELPIP test arrives in India

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Paragon Testing Enterprises which is a subsidiary of University of British Columbia has finally decided to open a testing center in India by the end of Summer 2018. The first test center will be opened in the capital, New Delhi.

The CELPIP test center stands for Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP). The CELPIP is a 100% Canadian English test designed for permanent residence status. There are two designated tests accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration purpose – one is CELPIP and the other is IELTS General module.

The CELPIP test is developed by Paragon Testing Enterprises, a subsidiary of University of British Columbia. It is the first-ever Canadian English test which is designated by IRCC and mirrors the best in Canadian research. The test is designed to give prominence to Canadian English and accents as used in Canada.

The best part of CELPIP is it measures your functional language proficiency which is more relevant for day-to-day life. It focuses on test taker’s English abilities in a variety of different situations and contexts, such as how you communicate with your colleagues and others at workplace, interact with your friends, comprehend and respond to the written materials and understand news items. It is a complete measurement of your English abilities which include four modules of your language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

The CELPIP comes in two versions: the CELPIP – General test and the CELPIP – General LS test. Those who intend to immigrate to Canada can take the CELPIP General test to fulfill the requirement of English language proficiency for IRCC.

Canada – Top 10 jobs with a handsome pay

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The 10 most in-demand jobs in Canada

Current unemployment rate is 5.7% and inflation rate is 2.20%

Which occupation could assure me of a lifelong job security? Which occupations are trending now? These are complex questions. Oftentimes it is hard to find the right answer. We have no idea whether a particular occupation will remain in demand or increase demand in the future. A misstep could destroy the career and may put someone backwards only to switch it at a later stage. This article may help you find the right answer in the context of the Canadian labor market. Here are top ten unmissable jobs with the most potential (medical occupations are in exception):    

  1. Business analysts

Training needed: Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration with some background of IT work experience

Job outlook: Business dynamics never remain constant and bring challenges all the time, especially when every company is out there to go to any length in competition. All the businesses need to make use of technology at the optimum level so as they can stay ahead of challenges. From gathering details about consumer behavior to any other business analytics they bring in new software and technologies. However, it is a daunting task for mangers to make employees use these new features top-down. Business analysts make sure that how everyone uses such a new fancy piece of software. So somebody who has a knack of doing business analysis with the IT background puts this job in order.

Salary range: $73,000 – $87,000

 

  1. Account managers

Training needed: Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or ecommerce is required. There are various training programs and courses offered by financial organizations and institutes.

Job outlook: Employment in accounting job is considered one of the most recession-proof occupations. Because when you dream of having a startup or shutting down your existing corporation accountants are required to do your number job. An accountant is needed for several jobs including filing corporate taxes and managing company’s finances.

Salary range: $63,000 – $75,000

 

  1. Software engineers

 Training needed: Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering with practical experience for entry-level

Job outlook: It is estimated that this occupation will witness around 25 per cent growth in the decade to come yet. Technology surrounds us all the time and innovators and software application developers are never going to be out of demand. Not only is a solid demand that is on the table, but engineers in this occupation are paid high salaries. The breakthrough technologies and ongoing revolution in mobile device industry cements a stable growth in coming years. So get on the board and build the world of future.

Salary range: $83,000 – $99,000

 

  1. Geoscientists

Training needed: A bachelor’s degree in earth science or a related field is usually required with 4 years of work experience working in the same field.

Job outlook: British Columbia and Alberta where the earth excavation for fossil fuels and minerals are in full swings amid protests by some not-for-profit organizations and local people. Professional geoscientists make more than the median salary in some cases. It all depends upon the previous track record of the candidate and his contribution to discovery and business activities. The pay scale could go as much as $300,000 in some cases. The primary job of geoscientist is to help society meet its needs for natural resources.

Salary range: $36,000 – $75,000

 

  1. 3D animation professionals

Training needed: A university or college degree in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning is usually required. With the traditional degree, some years of work experience with creativity is prioritized.

Job outlook: if you are driven intrinsically to create something like ‘The Lord of the Rings’ or ‘Avatar’ or a memorable cartoon for next-gen children, then this occupation will test your creativity. Professionals in this industry think out of the box and more than your traditional degree your eccentric and wacko designs get thumbs up.

Salary range: $49,000 – $86,000

 

  1. IT project managers

Training needed: Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer systems engineering, software engineering, business administration or a related field is usually required

Job outlook: IT project managers enjoy high salaries in every part of the world. Job duties of computer geeks encompasses responsibility of leading the team that include software engineers, networking engineers, analysts and other techies through complex IT projects. Waterloo in Ontario province is called a ‘Silicon Valley’ of Canada where you see all types of multinational tech companies.

Salary range: $92,000 – $114,000

 

  1. Nurses

Training needed: Registered nurses hold a university, college or other approved registered nursing program.

Job outlook: It is one of the occupations which has never witnessed any slump to date. Registered nurses are in great demand and the same trend seems to continue for the years to come. Registered nurses are driven intrinsically and this occupation requires rich work experience with dedication.

Salary range: $58,000 – $78,000

 

  1. Veterinarian doctors

Training needed: With the provincial license, veterinarian practitioners are required to have a four to five-year university degree in veterinary medicine and completion of national certification examinations. Along with these basic academics, practitioners also hold a two-year pre-university study before they can move to a tradition undergrad degree in the same field.

Job outlook: Are you an animal lover who wants to make the world more compassionate? If yes, then there could be no better job for you than this. The good news is the employment opportunity in this sector is expected to grow by 19 per cent until 2026, quite faster than the average for all occupations. Go help your loved ones!

Salary range: $70,000 – $100,000

 

  1. Finance managers

Training needed: Minimum bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a related field is required. Some positions may require a master’s degree with finance concentration.

Job outlook: Canadian economy is one of the stable economies in the world. Its economic health performance was tested during the 2008 financial meltdown. It had a minor denting, but bounced back in line with other growing economies. Currently, the economic outlook is stable and expected to do well in coming years. So are businesses in Canada! There are openings for this role in all sized corporations. If you are passionate about numbers and overseeing the company’s financial health, get on the board and take your company ahead of others.

Salary range: $75,000 – $110,000

 

  1. Engineering project manager

Training needed: Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering with a master degree in business management or related vendor courses

Job outlook: The government of Canada is pumping money into infrastructure projects and housing sector to meet the existing demand and create job opportunities for their people. Their belief is simple: infrastructure propels the growth. Engineering project managers’ job duties include building stuff and managing people. Furthermore, project management consultancy (PMC) and engineering procurement & construction (EPC) are relatively new business practices which have given remarkable returns to those companies that adopt this system. Project efficiency and productivity increase with curbing in slippages to some extent. This has called for a fresh demand for such engineering project managers.

Salary range: $74,000 – $92,000