Careers and Technical
Programs
Putting students
on the road to success
Graduates of Careers and Technical
Programs enrich society through:
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Health Care and Social Services
Animal and Environmental Services
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Building and Architecture
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Business and Design
Computer and Electrical Engineering
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Arts, Music and Communications
Forget the stereotypes, break the
gender barriers.
Women can also work in
construction, engineering,
aeronautics, and computers
AND
Men can work in Nursing, Respiratory
Therapy, Education and Counselling.
Careers and Technical Programs
Myths and realities:
setting the record straight
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Myth #1: Technical programs are not for
students with good grades.
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This is simply not true!
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The reality is that technical programs
require individuals with a strong
academic foundation in reading and
writing, math and sciences.
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Myth #2: University is the
only path to a good career.
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Achieving a Technical DCS
is also a ticket to a good
future, given the high
demand, good pay, and
travel opportunities
involved.
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Myth #3: Technical Programs
don’t lead to university.
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Tech programs do lead to
university studies in nursing,
engineering, design, business
and education, to name but a
few.
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In fact, some programs get
advanced university standing,
which can cut the time to get a
Bachelor’s Degree by 1 to 2
years.
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Myth #4: Technologist’s work is
dirty, noisy and unpleasant.
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Reality!
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There is no doubt that the work
of technologists is “hands-on”
work – but it’s designer handson work.
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Many people work in the
technologies because handson work can be far more
rewarding than a job that is
theoretical.
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Myth #5: Many Tech jobs are not
for Women.
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Reality!
Most technologist’s work requires
dexterity, good hand-eye
coordination and attention to
detail – all attributes that women
equally possess along with men.
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Companies are looking for female
technologists to balance their
workforce and demonstrate
diversity and inclusion.
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Myth #6: Tech programs
are harder for women
because people think
men are better in
science/construction/
computers.
Reality!
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science to become computer, electrical, or building
engineers as well as doctors and dentists.
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Tech programs also lead to careers as project managers,
sales reps and other positions that require “people skills”
which women often excel at.
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Myth #7: There are no
women in your class so it’s
hard to fit in and guys don’t
take you seriously.
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Reality!
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Women often do better
than the young men in tech
programs because they
work hard. It doesn’t take
long for the men to take
the women seriously.
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Myth #8 Some technical
programs aren’t meant for
men.
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Reality!
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Men are also needed in
areas traditionally serviced
by women. Society needs
young men who are nurses,
respiratory therapists,
special care counsellors or
early childhood educators.
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Myth #9 There is no
professional status in being
a technology graduate.
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Reality!
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Many technologists belong
to professional orders such
as the OIIQ, OPIQ, OTPQ,
OTTDQ, OPTMQ and
OTIMROEPMQ, which all
possess a code of ethics
and are legally recognized
by the government of
Quebec.
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Myth #10: A technologist’s job
is a dead end job.
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Reality!
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The Careers and Technical
Programs offer not just jobs, but
careers!
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There are many chances for
advancement to supervisory and
management positions, to the
possibility of owning your own
business.
Meet some graduates of
Vanier Careers and
Technical Programs
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Giovanna Arcuri
Graduate of OST:
Micropublishing &
Hypermedia
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Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art
History Cooperative Program
Concordia University
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External Liaison Officer at
Vanier College
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Potapov
Respiratory and Anaesthesia
graduate
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works in the ICU of
the Jewish General Hospital
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Building Systems
Engineering Technology
Graduates
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Whitley Ntekiah: works at
Enertrak in Laval.
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Karina Bagryan:
Concordia University
Building Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree
Cooperative Program
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Haritos Kavallos
Graduate of Computer Science
Technology
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Bachelor of Computer Science,
Software Systems, Concordia
University
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Masters of Arts, Educational
Technology
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Business Certificate, Business
Administration
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Coordinator for the new Learning
Commons, Library, TASC and STEM
Centre at Vanier College
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Nicolas Cotter
Environmental & Wildlife
Management graduate
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Double Bachelor degree in
Outdoor Recreation, Parks &
Tourism and Natural Science from
Lakehead University, Ontario
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Park Warden with Parks Canada
Law Enforcement Branch
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Jonathan Kaspy
Professional Music and Song
Techniques graduate
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Bachelor of Music Humber
College
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Master of Music Sound
Recording McGill University
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Recording engineer, mixer and
producer
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Places that hire graduates of Vanier
Careers and Technical Programs
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colleges, cegeps, schools
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facilities
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What skills are needed to be successful?
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Generally, a career in technology requires traits and
talents such as:
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Good literacy
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Ability to solve problems
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Good communication skills
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Aptitude for technology
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Creativity and imagination
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Attention to detail
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Mathematical and analytical skills
Careers & Technical Programs
Animal Health
Technology
Environmental &
Wildlife
Management
Careers & Technical Programs
Architectural
Technology
Building Systems
Engineering
Technology
Careers & Technical Programs
Computer Science Technology
Computer Engineering
Technology
Industrial Electronics
(Electrical Engineering)
Careers & Technical Programs
Business Administration:
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Accounting & Management
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Insurance & Financial Advisory Services
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Marketing
Office Systems Technology:
Micropublishing & Hypermedia
Careers & Technical Programs
Nursing
Respiratory &
Anaesthesia
Technology
Careers & Technical Programs
Early Childhood Education
Special Care Counselling
Careers & Technical Programs
Professional Music &
Song Techniques
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Vanier Careers and
Technical Programs
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first step on the road to a
career and success.