Specialized Post-Secondary Programs

Information Technology Applications and Technical Support

51 week program. The graduate will have the essential skills required for entry-level positions in office administration, hardware/software support, or web page design and support. This program would be of interest to recent immigrants with IT backgrounds needing certification and experience.

Location:

Conestoga College Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener

Eligibility:

Women with landed immigrant status. Academic requirement Grade 12 math or equivalent.

Cost:

Tuition may be funded through Ontario Women’s Directorate based on Eligibility requirements. Contact Connie Boyd for details.

Availability:

Call for dates. Please contact Connie Boyd at cboyd@conestogac.on.ca.

Pre-Health Bridge to Practical Nursing Diploma For Internationally Trained Health Professionals

The program enables applicants with international credentials (diploma or degree) in a health discipline to qualify for accelerated completion of Conestoga Colleges Practical Nursing Diploma.

The program will have 15 weeks of full-time pre-health education, including language preparation for the health care sector. This program is funded by the Government of Ontario.

Location:

Conestoga College Doon Campus, 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener

Eligibility:

International Diploma or Degree in a healthcare discipline and Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7 required.

Cost:

Tuition funded through the Government of Ontario.

Availability:

September 2009, May 2010, May 2011.

Contacts:

For more information, please contact Jane Richards at jprichards@conestogac.on.ca.