Career Services
It’s time to turn your career training
into a successful career
Discover how our Career Services team supports you to transform your diploma training into a successful career. From practicums to job search and interview preparation, we equip you with the tools necessary for job market success. Complete your program with the confidence and skills to pursue your dream job.
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One-on-One Practicums
All Sundance College programs more than 32 weeks in length include an unpaid practical work experience, or practicum. Career Services will coordinate with you to organize your practicum.
Practicums provide very important benefits that set you apart from other job applicants:
ExperienceYou will have relevant work experience in your new career field before you graduate. This helps you break into or transition into your new career.
Resume BuilderA practicum helps build your resume with experience relevant to the career you want to pursue.
ReferencesYour practicum supervisor becomes an important reference for you in moving your career forward.
EmploymentYou may obtain employment through your practicum employer. In our experience, up to 50% of our students have.
Job Search and Interview Preparation
Students come to Sundance College to get jobs and to move their careers forward in new directions. A key component of supporting this transition for students is assisting them in applying for and preparing for job interviews.
Sundance College offers free career services to support students with:
- Developing resumes and employment marketing materials
- Job search planning, strategies and support,
- Applying for jobs,
- Role-playing experience so you are prepared to walk into job interviews.
For Employers
Career Services provides assistance with employer referrals and introductions. Employers contact the college looking to hire entry-level staff who are newly graduating from their programs with the requisite knowledge and skills needed to capably perform the job requirements.
Sundance staff have an excellent track record of working with numerous employers, matching hiring criteria and recommending students for interviews. We invite any employee with a practicum or career opportunity to fill out this form. A Career Services team member will be in touch by the next business day.
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Students come to Sundance College to get jobs and to move their career forward in new directions. A key component of supporting this transition for students is career services.
Sundance College offers free career services to support students with:
- Developing resumes and employment marketing materials,
- Information on career fairs, recruiters, online services & job-boards,
- Job search planning, strategies and support,
- Employer referrals and on-campus recruiting,
- Preparing for job interviews.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I balance my studies with my work and family commitments?
Many of our students and graduates have work and family commitments that they balance with their studies. You will study only one course at a time instead of 4 or more. This allows you to immerse yourself and increase your knowledge retention and academic success.As well, our flexible learning model allows you to study around your other commitments. And you can take your program online.For more tips on finding the right work-life balance during your diploma program, read our blog ‘Achieve Work-Life Balance: Tips from College Graduates’.I want a new career but how can I pay for a college education?
Most students need financial assistance to pay for college. There are several financial aid options available to help you fund your college education at Sundance College. These include government student loans, grants, bursaries, scholarships, flexible payment plans, and employer sponsorships. To explore these options and find the best solution for your needs, visit Financial Aid.
Is Sundance College accredited?
In Canada, regulated career colleges are approved and licensed by provincial Ministries of Advanced Education to provide diploma programs. In addition, some individual programs may be accredited or approved by a third party body. For example, our Addictions and Community Health Professional program is approved by the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation.
Can I transfer credits from another institution?
If you’ve earned credits from an accredited institution, let your admissions advisor know right away. These credits might count toward your Sundance College program, pending eligibility based on a review of course content. If eligible, you may be able to apply up to 50% of your credits to a Sundance College program.