POST-SECONDARY PROGRAMS FOR CAREERS

Do you know the career you want to pursue but unsure of which program to take? Keep on scrolling to see amazing programs in Atlantic Canada and beyond for your career! 
Teacher
University of New Brunswick - Concurrent Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education 
  • The BA/BEd at UNB Saint John attracts students who want to accomplish two goals: receive the training and skills required to become an elementary school teacher (kindergarten to grade 5) and acquire a Bachelor of Arts (BA), all at the same time.
  • www.unb.ca/academics/programs/education/education_sj.html
​Queen's University - Concurrent Education
  • Popularly known as Con-Ed, Concurrent Education is a program for high school graduates with a passion for teaching and learning. From your very first day at Queen’s, you will work on two degrees: one in Arts, Science, Music or Fine Art (Visual Art), the other a Queen’s Bachelor of Education. You may even decide to do your first-year at the Bader International Study Centre in East-Sussex, England.
  • www.queensu.ca/admission/programs/concurrent-education

Nurse
(Practical Nurse) New Brunswick Community College - Practical Nursing
  • Practical Nurses are focused on providing quality care and support. They work in collaboration with doctors and registered nurses as important members of the healthcare team in a number of specialized areas, including: medicine, surgery, geriatrics, obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health and community nursing. Our clinical training will equip you with firsthand experience caring for patients at all life stages and will inspire you to cultivate a rewarding nursing practice. With the increasing aging population and the continuous need for care, skilled Practical Nurses are in demand.
  • nbcc.ca/programs-courses/program-details?baseCurriculumId=42984651-dc81-485d-832e-b2790f23b46f
(Registered Nurse) St. Francis Xavier University - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • StFX Nursing offers a Traditional 4-Year program over four calendar years (no intersessions) that includes eight semesters of study and an April graduation. This option primarily targets students entering directly from high school. The program offers diverse clinical experiences in community health, mental health, acute care, maternal and child care, pediatrics, and international service learning opportunities. This diversity creates a dynamic learning environment that produces graduates who understand the complexity of nursing practice and the multi-level interventions required to address the needs of patients, families, communities, and populations.
  • www.stfx.ca/academics/science/nursing

Engineer
Dalhousie University - Bachelor of Engineering
  • With an Engineering degree from Dalhousie you will be equipped with the problem-solving skills you need for lifelong exploration in a field that answers some of today’s most pressing concerns. You'll also gain a solid foundation in math and sciences—essential for success in any engineering career. The first two years, which will be completed in Halifax or Truro, are dedicated to core classes in maths, sciences and engineering sciences and design. Your third year will mark your transition into your discipline - which you can choose to partner with co-operative education. Placement in a specific discipline is competitive and based on academic performance in the first year. The elective classes taken in second year depend on the discipline selected.
  • ​​www.dal.ca/academics/programs/undergraduate/engineering.html
University of Waterloo - Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering)
  • The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo combines North America’s best engineering and architecture programs with a hands-on, immersive learning experience that will take you beyond the classroom. You’ll gain valuable work experience in our world-renowned co-op program, develop your skills in state-of-the-art facilities using real-world processes and technology, and learn from cutting-edge startups in the heart of Canada’s most entrepreneurial region.
  • https://uwaterloo.ca/engineering/undergraduate-students/programs-and-options​

Administration
New Brunswick Community College - Administrative Professional Eastern College - Business Administration
  • The Business Administration diploma program offers training on the latest technical and accounting software as well as an 8-week field placement for students to gain hands-on experience in the real world. As a Business Administration graduate, you will qualify for positions such as: Office Administration, Bookkeeper, Executive Office Assistant, and Business Applications Specialist.
  • www.easterncollege.ca/programs-courses/business/business-administration/

Aesthetician/Cosmetician/Nail Technician
Majestany Institute - Aesthetics/Medical Aesthetics/Hair Styling/Nail Technology/Cosmetology/Lash & Brow Technology
  • ​Majestany Institute provides the opportunity for a lifetime career in one of the fastest growing industries in North America by offering high quality instruction and learning environments combined with programs that are not available anywhere else. We are the leaders in the industry! This is the most exciting and rewarding world of Aesthetics / Medical Aesthetics, Nail Technology, and Hairstyling. Students will be fully prepared to enter the beauty industry with complete confidence in their skills. We offer specialty programs periodically throughout the year. Majestany Institute is conveniently located in Fredericton and Saint John, New Brunswick.
  • www.majestany.ca/
L'Institut Jon rayMond - Aesthetics/Medical Aesthetics/Hair Styling/Gel Nails/Cosmetology
  • ​This bilingual hairstyling and aesthetics beauty school offers several excellent programs. Their partnerships with leading brands such as Make Up Forever, Matrix, Laboratoire Dr Renaud, CND, Pivot Point, Silhouet Tone, and MICHA Lashes not only gives students access to the latest products and beauty technology, but offers the graduates potential career opportunities in spas, specialized boutiques, prestigious hotels and even aboard cruise ships. L'Institut Jon rayMond is located in Moncton, New Brunswick.
  • www.jonraymond.com/programs/

Engineer
Dalhousie University - Bachelor of Engineering
  • With an Engineering degree from Dalhousie you will be equipped with the problem-solving skills you need for lifelong exploration in a field that answers some of today’s most pressing concerns. You'll also gain a solid foundation in math and sciences—essential for success in any engineering career. The first two years, which will be completed in Halifax or Truro, are dedicated to core classes in maths, sciences and engineering sciences and design. Your third year will mark your transition into your discipline - which you can choose to partner with co-operative education. Placement in a specific discipline is competitive and based on academic performance in the first year. The elective classes taken in second year depend on the discipline selected. ​​www.dal.ca/academics/programs/undergraduate/engineering.html