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Early Childhood Educators are in high demand and wages starting at $25 for new grads reflect the important work they do. Study in St. John’s, Corner Brook or online this fall!

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Therapeutic Recreation

Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of seniors, persons with disabilities, or those with chronic conditions or major illnesses improve their quality of life through the transformative power of play, recreation, and leisure?

Turn your passion to change people’s lives for better through sport, play, and recreation with Academy Canada’s Therapeutic Recreation program.

Out Therapeutic Recreation program will give students a broad knowledge of topics such as aging and chronic illnesses, mental illness and addictions, and issues/challenges with respect to living with a disability.

Students will also learn about the importance of leisure, recreation, and play, and how it promotes self-esteem, independence and satisfaction in a person’s life.

Therapeutic Recreation graduates will also have an opportunity to transfer their credits towards a Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation degree program with Douglas College.

Upon graduation, employment opportunities are available in hospitals, recreational facilities, extended care homes, and private residences.

What are you waiting for?

Turn your passion for changing the lives of persons with disabilities, those battling illnesses, and seniors through play, leisure, and recreation into a rewarding career with Academy Canada’s Therapeutic Recreation program today.

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“Microcredentials” Program

Are you new to Skilled Trades and want to learn more about exciting career opportunities it has to offer?

Are you new to the Construction Industry and want to get ready for it?

Academy Canada in partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador are proud to offer 100% funded micro-credential training to support individuals entering the construction sector.

Whether you’re a job seeker looking for a fresh start or an employer seeking to help new hires improve their skills, this initiative is designed to fill labour market gaps and strengthen our province’s construction workforce.

For more information or to register, please click here.

Connection Hub

Not sure how to start your career path?

Deciding your path isn’t easy. That’s why our Connection Hub is here to help.

Take advantage of our career resources, program information, and available experts to make your journey a little clearer. Our goal is to help you succeed, so don’t be afraid to reach out.

Click here to visit our Connection Hub page.

SpacesShared

Are you a new or existing student looking for housing while training for a better career?

SpacesShared is an homesharing technology platform that pairs students looking for homes with seniors needing an extra companionship.

To learn more about SpacesShared, please click here.

Careers That Work.
We Can Help.

Academy Canada is Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest independent career college.  For more than thirty years, we have been offering 35 amazing one and two year Diploma programs from campuses in St. John’s and Corner Brook. We also deliver Adult Basic Education at 13 Learning Centres across the province. Give us a call, we'd love to help you get your career started today!

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