CDI College provides the training you need for the career you want. The Career Buzz podcast explores what these careers are really like on the ground. CDI College programs are geared to place students directly in the workforce with the industry knowledge that they need. However, this transition can sometimes be intimidating. Hear from alumni, experts and professionals as they share stories of adaptation and innovation in a dynamic work environment. Whether you’re a current or future student of CDI College, this is a podcast worth listening to.
CDI College Career Buzz - Episode 7 – Social Services Worker
In this episode of CDI College Career Buzz podcast, Jennifer speaks with Social Services Worker program instructor Shakeel Khan. He talks about the importance of the role and how CDI College prepares students for a challenging but rewarding career. To learn more about the Social Services Worker program or to enroll, click here: https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-on-campus/british-columbia/programs-and-courses/healthcare/social-services-worker-professional/ (https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-on-campus/british-columbia/programs-and-courses/healthcare/social-services-worker-professional/)
8 May 2023
CDI College Career Buzz - Episode 6 – Practical Nursing
CDI College Career Buzz - Episode 6 – Practical Nursing
In this episode of CDI College Career Buzz podcast we discuss the Practical Nursing program with instructor and program co-ordinator Sudeshna Siwan. She talks about her journey in healthcare, becoming an instructor at CDI College, and how to start a career as a practical nurse.
To learn more about the Practical Nursing program, or to enroll, click here! (https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-on-campus/british-columbia/programs-by-campus/surrey/practical-nursing/)
20 Apr 2023
CDI College Career Buzz - Episode 5 – Dental Assistant
In this episode of CDI College Career Buzz podcast we discuss the dental assisting profession with alumni Gemma T. She discusses what it was like graduating from the Dental Assisting program, her motivations for attending, and how CDI College helped to shape and achieve her long-term career goals.
If you would like more information about CDI College’s
Dental Assisting program you can find it here: https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-on-campus/alberta/programs-and-courses/dental/dental-assisting/ (https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-on-campus/alberta/programs-and-courses/dental/dental-assisting/)
24 Feb 2023
CDI College Career Buzz - Episode 4 - Law Enforcement Foundation Alumni Brodi S.
In this podcast episode, Brodi S. joins us to discuss graduating from CDI College's Law Enforcement Foundation program, the benefits of attending CDI College, and how getting an education helped pave the way to starting a new career.
For more information about CDI College's Law Enforcement Foundation program, visit us here. (https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-on-campus/british-columbia/programs-by-campus/burnaby/law-enforcement-foundations/)
20 Jan 2023
Ep: 3 Accounting and Payroll Administration.
In this podcast episode, Jennifer speaks with Brian, a payroll compliance practitioner, about the importance of payroll and accounting roles in the business environment. He discusses how the PCP designation from the National Payroll Institute lets employers know that people in the field are certified and have the training and understanding to be compliant in the payroll field. If you are interested in starting your training in payroll and accounting, you can find out more about CDI College's Online program here: CDI College | Online | Career Training | Programs (https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-online/programs-and-courses/business/accounting-and-payroll-administration/)
23 Nov 2022
Episode 2 - Veterinarian Healthcare Assistant
Pets have always been popular in Canada, but the pandemic has caused a major pet boom in nearly all cities. How did this sudden increase in pet ownership affect the healthcare industry? In this episode of CDI College Career Buzz, Claudia, a Veterinarian Healthcare Assistant Instructor at CDI College, shares her insights about the industry and why it's the perfect time to get a career in caring for animals. Click here (https://www.cdicollege.ca/study-on-campus/alberta/programs-and-courses/healthcare/veterinary-health-care-assistant/) to learn more about CDI College's Veterinarian Healthcare Assistant Program.
18 Oct 2022
Ep 1: Making a Difference With Community Support Work
In this episode, we talk with Kelly Johnson, an addictions and community support program instructor. Kelly was one of the first graduates of this program! After completing her studies, she went into the field to work in transitional housing before returning to CDI College to teach.
Kelly shares intel about possible career paths for those taking this program, her favourite classes, and what makes a fantastic support worker. We hope you enjoy this episode!
For more information about CDI College and its programs, click here (https://www.cdicollege.ca/).
26 Nov 2021
Exploring Healthy Body Image With Diana Bedoya
This episode deals with body acceptance from a whole and healthy perspective. Diana Bedoya is a Senior Lecturer at Simon Fraser University where she has been the recipient of a Faculty of Science Teaching Fellow and Excellence in Teaching Award. She is a passionate educator, motivational speaker and the author of two nutrition textbooks. She teaches people to love and appreciate their bodies as a way of loving and appreciating themselves. Listen as she and Jennifer sit down to discuss the basic, actionable ways in which we can cultivate this self-love and self-acceptance both within and in our circles.
29 Oct 2021
Healthcare Professionals' Mental Health: Taking Care of Yourself to Take Care of Others
Hear from CDI College grad Carly, a Licenced Practical Nurse (LPN), talk about mental health for healthcare professionals. The news shows myriad stories of doctors and nurses going through burnout as the pandemic takes its toll on healthcare workers. Whether you are studying to become a nurse or are already one, in this episode, we talk about the challenges of finishing school, adapting to changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, looking for mental support through building relationships at work, and the importance of self-care as medical professionals. The most important ingredient, however, is a passion for your career field.
24 Sept 2021
Indigenous Mental Health: Trauma and Canadian Residential Schools
Trigger Warning: This episode contains accounts from the residential school system and can be triggering to listeners. Please exercise self-care and caution.
The Indian residential school system was a part of Canada's history from the 1600s all the way until the 1990s. Financed and designed by the Canadian government, its far-reaching tentacles of trauma and abuse disrupt the lives of indigenous people and communities even today. The residential school system was designed to break family ties and erase the culture of Indigenous peoples. An estimated 150,000 Indigenous, Inuit and Metis children were subjected to this debilitating system, with a large number of deaths going unrecorded.
Darlene Bodnariuk bore witness to those children and families when she was forcibly sent to a residential school near Onion Lake, SK. An incredibly strong and powerful soul, Darlene has risen above what she was ‘taught’ at the residential institution. Overcoming the shame that they imparted, she raised her own children with only love, she educated herself and achieved her Social Work degree, and currently works as the director of Child Welfare in Onion Lake, SK. She works to reunify families, bringing them together and speaking for them, because she knows the harm that comes from being disconnected. Darlene and her daughter, Tiffaney (campus director of CDI College Edmonton) join us in this episode.
Listen to Darlene's account as she shares publicly for the first time. Let us hold space for indigenous voices and really learn (and unlearn colonial conditioning) from their stories.
27 Aug 2021
Celebrities And Student Mental Health We're All Human. Everyone Experiences It!
Mental health counsellor and pastor, Sam Chung, joins us this month to discuss current issues in the world of mental health. The pandemic has opened doors in the field; virtual counselling has made it much more accessible to people all over the country and more people than ever have become aware and interested in exploring therapy options for themselves. We also discuss how famous athletes like Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka who have put their own mental wellbeing first, before performance and achievement, are setting a precedent for how attitudes are changing. As always, we pick Sam's brain for actionable and easy ways that students and employees can implement in their daily life. As a licenced counsellor of strong faith, Sam is able to give a very clear and useful perspective on how we can prioritize our emotional, mental and spiritual welfare.
30 Jul 2021
Men’s Mental Health: Does gender play a role in emotion?
While we no longer expect our men to be strong and silent anymore, male mental health is still a shadowy topic. Socially, those identifying as males face more barriers to express vulnerability. Dr. Ben (he/him) stresses the importance of awareness and expression in the mental health field. We ask him about his unique journey in life, growing up as one of 12 children in a large, hardworking family, going on to get 4 degrees and becoming a doctor. He goes beyond traditional medicine to integrate mental health and preventative practices into his healing work. Listen to episode 2 of CDI Colleges Pick Me Up Podcast as we uncover the truth about Men's Mental Health and what role gender plays in emotion.
22 Jun 2021
Mental Health: What is it, really? Back to Basics with counsellor Angela Leong.
In CDI College’s very first episode, Jennifer-Lee & counsellor Angela Leung dig into juicy topics like collective, generational trauma and the unique mental health struggles faced by first-generation Canadians growing up with immigrant parents. One of our favourite takeaways: “Crazy” is a cuss word! They include helpful tips for listeners about how to maintain good mental health as well as how to go about seeking professional help. Check it out, you’ll enjoy this one.
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