The thing about the future is, it’s gonna happen.

Supposedly, Bill Gates once said, “Who in their right mind would ever need more than 640k of ram?”

I imagine if you asked him, he would say he was merely referring to the requirements of the available software and hardware of the time, not prophesying. Regardless, it serves to illustrate a point when it comes to predicting the future: as William Goldman said of Hollywood, “Nobody knows anything.”

Why is this important? There’s a simple pip of certainty in that apple of doubt. What matters is not whether you know what the future holds, but whether you are prepared for it.

The beautiful thing about tomorrow is that it’s going to happen regardless of your or my opinion, and neither of us can foretell its events. But we know what we do today will have some effect on it, and those of us who take action to put ourselves in better positions than yesterday will find we greet the bracing air of the new day with our heads held high and our feet pointed in the right direction.

Whether learning new skills or upgrading ones you currently have, if you’re looking to the future in these uncertain economic times, some form of training is a very good bet. Visit your local Academy of Learning campus to find out more about what your future can hold in store for you.

Great Turnout for Info Sessions!

We were thrilled to see how many new faces came by our campuses to find out what Academy of Learning can do for you. Our Info Sessions in Calgary, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Edmonton were all wonderful opportunities for us to reach out to our communities and for people to visit us and understand how Academy of Learning can open doors to new careers for anyone.

If you missed out on the Info Sessions, please don’t feel like that was your only chance. Call your nearest campus, or go to our website www.academyoflearning.ab.ca and fill out an inquiry form, and one of our Admissions Advisors will get back to you to set up a time to get together and go over all the possibilities we have for you. It’s amazing how many people don’t know the available options we have for mature students, high school grads, second or third careers, single parents, skills upgrading, and many more.

Come by Academy of Learning to find out the answers to your questions today.

Info Sessions This Week!

Celebrating its 25th year providing Canadians with the skills they need for employment, Academy of Learning is opening its doors to the public for an Info Session. There will be refreshments, special presentations of all our programs, tours, and opportunities to meet with instructors, facilitators, admissions advisors, and student support personnel. We are also holding a draw for a $1000 tuition credit at each campus.

Ten-time Consumers’ Choice Award-winner Academy of Learning offers full diploma and certificate programs in office administration, business, accounting, health care, information technology, hospitality, web and multimedia, and legal administrative assistant. With a long history of success in graduate employment, Academy of Learning proudly looks forward to keeping the Alberta economic engine revving with much-needed, highly-skilled people from all walks of life.

All our full-time programs qualify for student loans and Alberta Works funding. Anyone wanting more information is welcome to the Info Session to see what Academy of Learning has to offer. Families are welcome. Everyone is welcome!

The Academy of Learning Info Sessions will be held from 4 to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 15, in Medicine Hat; Wednesday, March 16 in Red Deer and Calgary; Thursday, March 17 at the Downtown Edmonton and West Edmonton Mall locations; and from 10 am to 3 pm, Saturday, March 19 at the Edmonton South location.

Academy of Learning Career and Business College    www.academyoflearning.ab.ca
Medicine Hat – #115, 3030 -13th Avenue South East – 403-526-5833
Calgary – #260, 495 – 36th Street North East – 403-569-8973
Red Deer – 2965 Bremner Avenue – 403-347-6676
Edmonton South – #154, 6325 Gateway Boulevard –  780-433-7284
West Edmonton Mall – #1434, Near Entrance 58 – 780-496-9428
Downtown Edmonton – #301, 10205 -101 Street (Edmonton City Centre Mall, 3rd Floor, North End) – 780-424-1144

Education: The way of the future!

Why is education so important? Education is very important for our lives! Why do you think from a very early age parents tell their children that school is extremely important, especially if one is to obtain a good quality job? Because education matters!

Today’s modern societies and economic machines demand educated individuals who have the skills necessary to ensure that bridges get built, planes get flown, people get adequate medical attention, computers work like they are designed to, and pretty much that everything else in the world works and flows like it is supposed to!

One can never underscore the importance of both primary education as well as post-secondary education.  The great thing about post secondary education in today’s world is that there are so many options available! Whether you are looking to upgrade your current status or are wanting to dive right into a new career, options are available!

Those who have any sort of post-secondary education are at an advantage, as people with skills are always in high demand! There are many options available to help you achieve success and get the education you deserve!

Check out the Academy of Learning website for our training options today!

www.academyoflearning.ab.ca

Congratulations to Calgary Academy of Learning Grads!

Academy of Learning Calgary hosted it’s annual Graduation ceremonies last Friday, October 22,  and was a real treat for all those in attendance at the event.

Grads were able to relax in the inviting atmosphere and mingle with fellow graduate classmates as well as with their respective facilitators. Pictures were taken at the start of the ceremony, which was then followed by lovely speeches from Academy of Learning management, with dinner afterwards.

After a splendid dinner, the graduation ceremony took place seen each grad proudly receive their graduation certificates/diplomas.

The evening was a fun filled event which celebrated the success of each individual student whom all achieved something truly amazing.

Calgary grads, we salute you! Congratulations once again!

What is the best way to learn anyways?

Welcome to our blog! Make sure to check back frequently for exciting content about Academy of Leaning as well as the world of learning in general!

We all have ideas in our heads about what we think the right learning experiences should encompass. Is it all about gathering as much knowledge in the shortest amount of time? Or should it be slower paced and more relaxed, letting the student learn at a pace that does not lead to burnout?

In reality, the best way to learn is probably a good healthy combination of the two processes. One should never outpace themselves to the point that the knowledge and information they are trying to process simply goes in one ear, and out the other. That would be a waste of time and no good for anybody! Rather, a person should look inside themselves to determine what their balance is.

For example, let’s say you are taking an online course whilst at the same time, going to physical classes. It would be foolish to study the online class while you are in your own class, would it not? Prioritization is the key to success. You have to get both classes done, so why not study the online class at home, while you are at home, so your mind can be 100% when you are in your physical class.

This is all common sense really, but some sense you should really think about. Remember that Academy of Learning is the leader in offering asynchronous learning, and we have lots of experience in helping students and professionals achieve their dreams and goals! Make sure to check out our website at www.academyoflearning.ab.ca to find a campus near you!

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Welcome to the Academy of Learning Alberta’s Blog!

Academy of Learning Alberta is able to:

• Close gap between formal education and the realities of the working world
•  Fulfill the needs of learners by developing customized programs for each student
• Meet the requirements for convenient and effective training at an affordable cost

There are many reasons for Choosing AOL including:

• Integrated Learning^TM System
• Instructor Led Courses
• Short effective Courses

The Career Programs offered through the Academy of Learning Alberta are:

• Accounting
• Business
• Customer Service
• Healthcare
• Hospitality
• Information Technology
• Insurance
• Legal Administration
• Office Administration
• Web Design

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