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Posted on September 23, 2020

Future-proof your career with 蜜桃传媒 technology programs

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Did you ever try to imagine what a COVID-19 lockdown would be like without technology? From online shopping to virtual meetings to Netflix and Instagram stories, digital technology has played a crucial role in keeping us connected and our society functioning over the past months.

The COVID-19 pandemic has also  in countless fields. Most of these advancements are here to stay, which means new jobs are also in the making. 

The Government of BC鈥檚  places technology development and education at the core of a 鈥渞esilient economy, 鈥 and 蜜桃传媒 (蜜桃传媒) Continuing Studies interim dean Claire Sauv茅 sees this future fast approaching. 鈥淭here are a lot of great opportunities right now to join this growing workforce; to re-skill or up-skill in technology,鈥 she says. 鈥淭hese are directly employable skills.鈥

Check out some of 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 newest courses and programs designed to help you embrace the technology of today and be ready for tomorrow.

New Microsoft Azure credentials

蜜桃传媒 is proud to be the first public college in B.C. to offer Microsoft credentials in cloud computing 鈥 today鈥檚 leading trend for scalable, flexible storage and business operations that has proven to be an immense benefit during COVID-19.

Learn more about the new  at 蜜桃传媒 by attending an upcoming info session or the Technology session at our Experience 蜜桃传媒 virtual open house on Oct. 6 and 7.

Digital business 

From restaurants to clothing boutiques, businesses small and large have turned to the digital world during COVID-19 to keep their products and services front of mind and available to customers. Part-time 蜜桃传媒 courses like  (CMPT 1426), Facebook for Business (LERN 1420), and Solving Fit for Online Customers (FASH1125) offer expert, practical advice.

Learn more about these courses and more by attending the Business session at our Experience 蜜桃传媒 virtual open house on Oct. 6 and 7.

AR/VR Design and Development

While still a great option for 鈥渆scaping鈥 into a fantasy world or video game, virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies are also behind many key advancements (and jobs) in technical trades training, health care simulations, industrial design, and more. 

Learn all about 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 new VR/AR Design and Development program offered in partnership with Vancouver Film School by attending the Technology session at our Experience 蜜桃传媒 virtual open house on Oct. 6 and 7.

Associate of Science in Computing Science

New high school grads or those seeking comprehensive training in computing science can now complete two years of university-level credits at 蜜桃传媒. Unlike first- and second-year lectures at major universities, 蜜桃传媒 classes are kept small, with students benefitting from individual attention and support. Students can obtain an associate鈥檚 degree for entry-level technician or programmer jobs, or advance into the third year of bachelor鈥檚 degree programs at the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, or other institutions. 

Learn more about this and 蜜桃传媒鈥檚 many other post-secondary pathways by attending the University Transfer session at our Experience 蜜桃传媒 virtual open house on Oct. 6 and 7.


Let's talk about your future! 蜜桃传媒 with a 蜜桃传媒 program advisor by phone or Zoom to ask questions and plan your studies.