Herzing College Toronto News & Events

TORONTO, ONTARIO (February 9, 2012) – Herzing College Immigration Consultant diploma program received accreditation from the Immigration Consultant of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), which enables graduates to take the ICCRC exam and become Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants.

“The Immigration Consultant program is designed to help students become qualified to work in the growing immigration management field and help immigrants or refugees to successfully transition into their new Canadian homeland,” said George Hood, campus president of Herzing College – Toronto. “Immigration consulting is a rewarding career that allows individuals who have an interest in the legal field to begin working in law firms and corporate legal departments after six months of training and education.”

“As immigrating to Canada becomes more complex, it is essential that people wanting to work in the immigration field receive formal training to provide them with the credentials and skills necessary to succeed in this exciting field,” Hood added.

To qualify for the Immigration Consultant diploma program, applicants must have a high school diploma or mature student status, and they must successfully complete a police check, an aptitude evaluation and an entrance interview. A two-month internship is included in the program to provide students with practical experience before they graduate.

Applications are now being accepted for students interested in beginning the program in March 2012. To learn more or register for classes, students are encouraged to call 800-NEW CAREER (800-639-2273) visit www.herzing.ca/toronto or email info@tor.herzing.edu.

About Herzing College – Toronto
Serving the local community since 1968, Herzing College – Toronto boasts state-of-the-industry classrooms and labs to provide a real-world, hands-on learning environment, consistent with its “career-focused, convenient, and caring” educational mission. Its 14,000-square-foot facility is specifically designed to prepare students for dynamic careers in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. Information about Herzing College – Toronto is available at www.herzing.ca/toronto.

About Herzing College
Herzing College encompasses four campuses located in Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; and Winnipeg, Manitoba. Herzing College is part of the Herzing Educational System which also encompasses 12 physical locations and Herzing University Online in the United States. Founded in Canada in 1968, Herzing College serves approximately 1,500 students per year, offering career-focused, convenient, and caring education for diplomas in the fields of technology, business, healthcare, design, and public safety. All Herzing College locations in Canada are approved by provincial authorities, which review the approvals periodically. The Toronto, Ottawa, and Winnipeg Campuses are also accredited by the Canadian Education and Training Accreditation Commission. More information about Herzing College is available at: www.herzing.ca.

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.

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:

• 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!”