Herzing College Toronto News & Events

News & Events at Herzing College in Toronto

Congratulations, Mr. Mayor
George Hood and Rob Ford. George Hood, President of Herzing College Toronto,
congratulating newly elected Mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford.

New Diploma Program Offers Course of Study in Immigration Law

Graduates interested in the field of immigration can enroll in a six-month, 24-credit diploma program at Herzing College – Toronto’s Eaton campus and develop the skills needed to work in the important, growing immigration industry.

In the Immigration Consultant Diploma program, students train with experienced instructors to become consultants in law firms, legal departments, and more. The program features free use of internet, career development support, and field trips to courthouses, law libraries, and various law firms. It is accredited by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

“Our program offers an exciting new career opportunity for anyone interested in this field,” said George Hood, president of the Toronto campus. “We know this will be a very popular program.”

Anyone interested can call 800-NEW-CAREER or info@tor.herzing.edu.

Education’s Doors Open to Motivated Mississauga Woman

Admissions advisor Tim Bulmer watched a CBC TV spot featuring 18-year-old Rachel Chen. Chen talked about how she hoped to attend college but could not pay the $80 application fee, much less tuition. With the blessing of his boss, Herzing College president George Hood, Bulmer surprised the woman with good news.

Herzing College waived the application fee and assisted the young woman in applying for a loan. The college is helping with additional funding that has allowed Rachel to successfully enroll in Herzing’s accredited Paralegal program.

“Rachel is a smart, determined young lady. We are committed to assisting Rachel and helping her achieve her career goal,” said Hood.

The Toronto Observer wrote an article about it. Read it here.

A Social Worker Justifiably Named Angel
July 2011 – Toronto

Activist Inspires Students to Action

To highlight the “Populations at Risk” module studied recently by the Community Service Worker students at Herzing College-Toronto, instructor Joanne Goodyear invited a real life community advocate to campus to demonstrate how even one person can instigate change.

Social Worker Angel Freedman spoke to the class from noon to 1:45 pm on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, and shared a small snapshot of her very busy life:

Activist Inspires Students to Action
  • Organizing separation and divorce groups
  • Individual and group counseling
  • Parenting workshops

Freedman told the students how she teams up with local car dealerships and holds car care clinics, important because women learn emergency preparedness and basic car maintenance, all for the cost of one non-perishable food item which Freedman turns around and donates.

The students heard about her additional work at:

  • Pathways Home Base for Youth in Crisis
  • Blue Door Shelters
  • The Krasman Centre – A Place to be Label Free

Freedman talked about her most recent initiative which began with the Sandgate Women’s Shelter in mind, but soon became a vehicle that to this day is driving needed supplies to several nonprofit organizations. Appalled after discovering that items dropped off the collection boxes in her neighborhood were being sold to homeless shelters, Freedman went into action.

“I [mistakenly] thought the clothing was going to people who needed it the most for free!” she said.

First Freedman stopped donating clothing to drop boxes. Secondly she spread the word. Then she put out her own call to friends, family, and the community for clothing and household items which trickled in -- slow at first and then in rapid succession. Soon Freedman was parking in her driveway because her garage was filled. Finally she began giving everything she collected to the local shelters.

She drops clothing and items off at least once per week. Her efforts are making a difference.

“Angel has been very helpful in providing clients with household items,” said Laura Sheldon, Community Support Worker with Citizens for Affordable Housing. “This is a wonderful program.”

At Herzing, Freedman talked about her views on feminism, ageism, sexism, the challenges in the LGBT community, politics and much more. She engaged her audience in lively discussion and answered questions. And through it all she encouraged the Herzing students to keep looking for ways to be involved in their community.

“Being at Herzing College was one of my very favorite days,” Freedman said.

“Those students were very engaged.”

Freedman’s enthusiasm continues to reverberate in her community and beyond.

She said that plans are in the works right now to open “Angel’s House,” a homeless shelter and drop-in centre. The target opening date is 2013.

With her dedication, stories and energy, Freedman captivated a potential new army of advocates at Herzing College. The students presented clothing they collected prior to Freedman coming to campus.

“Angel Freedman is such a powerhouse against street youth homelessness and advocacy,” said student Aaron Lau. “She speaks with such charisma, depth and knowledge. She is truly a force to be reckoned with!”

Where the jobs will be in 2011
Feb 2, 2011

Tech whizzes: Technology dominates our lives nowadays, meaning there’s a need for workers well-versed in that realm, in particular Web designers and developers of mobile applications and games.

“Technical skills are always in demand,” says Biljana Carter at the University of Toronto’s Employment Centre.

Companies these days are also looking to add social media gurus to their ranks, she says. “We’ve seen an increase in demand for social media experts from organizations keen to establish an online presence or gain new business.”

With most firms running marketing campaigns through Twitter, Facebook, Linked In and other social media networks, “the whole social media-interactive area is just booming,” notes Dianne Hunnam-Jones of professional staffing agency Robert Half International.

In the agency’s latest Professional Employment Report, 12 per cent of 270 chief information officers surveyed said they plan to increase hiring in the first quarter of 2011.

Full Article - http://www.thestar.com/article/907923--where-the-jobs-will-be-in-2011

Law Society of Upper Canada Accredits Herzing College Paralegal Program Enabling Graduates to Become Licensed Paralegals
March 24, 2010

Herzing College’s Paralegal diploma programs in Toronto and Ottawa are accredited by the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC), making graduates eligible to apply to take the Paralegal Licensing Examination through LSUC. The exam is required in order to practice as a duly qualified licensed Paralegal in Ontario.

“Our campus is ideally located in the Toronto Eaton Centre in the centre of downtown’s law district, surrounded by court offices and several large law firms which afford our Paralegal graduates various internship and job opportunities,” said George Hood, campus president of Herzing College - Toronto.

The Herzing College one-year Paralegal diploma program includes a 120-hour internship that is a requirement to write the licensing exam. The program provides both theory and practical skills covering all areas where Paralegals are permitted to practice, such as small claims court, advocacy, highway traffic, tribunals, and landlord and tenant law. Graduates are qualified to work in law firms, government offices, corporate legal departments, or become self-employed.

“What I liked best about the Herzing Paralegal program were the teachers and staff,” said J. Wayne Pitterson, Duly Licensed Paralegal and Herzing College graduate. “They were able to relate to students and portray the feeling that they truly cared, allowing myself and others to reach for the stars with a vast array of knowledge of the program. This was KEY for me,” he added.

Herzing College -Toronto campus also offers a Law Clerk diploma program that provides students with the education to work both as a Legal Assistant and a Law Clerk.

See the full release at CNW web site www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2010/24/c4529.html