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April 4, 2012 - Upcoming Events at CDI College
Find out what's taking place at a CDI College campus near you! From open houses to program launches, keep up-to-date with all CDI events right here. More
March 22, 2012 - Explore Career Training Options for Today’s Job Market at CDI College Open House
More than two thirds of all new jobs created in Canada between now and 2015 will require post-secondary education, according to Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. More
February 2, 2012 - CDI College Launches Optimal Resume Service
CDI College has teamed with Optimal Resume, an online resume building service, for student and alumni use free of charge. Starting February 1, 2012, students will be able to use the service to easily create, customize and distribute resumes. More
December 21, 2011 - CDI College Rings in the New Year with a Party Rock Anthem
This New Year, CDI College is sharing the spirit of transformation that comes from finding a new career with an online video and contest. More
November 16, 2011 - CDI College Holds Fall Blood Drives Across the Country
CDI College staff and students in Calgary City Center and Canadian Blood Services join forces for a fall blood drive on November 16 & 17, 2011. The Canadian Blood services’ Life Bus shuttle service will be on campus to drive participants to the blood donation clinic. More
October 31, 2011 - CDI College holds its Fall Graduation Ceremony on October 25, 2011
CDI College held its Fall 2011 graduation ceremony for students from the Burnaby, Vancouver and Richmond campuses on October 27, 2011. The Michael J. Fox theatre in Burnaby, British Columbia, was full of emotion and joy as students from business, healthcare and technology programs received their hard-earned diplomas and certificates in front of their friends, family, faculty and honored guests. More
October 26, 2011 - CDI College in Victoria Helps You Fight the Flu with a Free Vaccination Clinic
Even though you’re following all the good advice to boost your immune system, you can always use some extra help to stay healthy. Have you heard about the free flu vaccine clinics at CDI College in Victoria? More
October 13, 2011 - Best eBooks for the iPad
The iPad provides a vast number of conveniences for studying and learning, as well as preparing for future employment and business decisions. Many of the books in the iTunes store are inexpensive or free and allow iPad users the ability to read and study anything they choose. And, the best part is, your eBooks travel wherever you do! More
September 27, 2011 - Helping the Environment, One iPad at a Time?
So how does the iPad fit into the category of environmentally-friendly products? Check out a few of its green features. More
September 23, 2011 - Top Ten Reasons to Use eBooks
Tired of lugging around a heavy backpack full of textbooks? Now you can easily carry an entire library of books right in your pocket. Check out our top ten reasons why you should consider going digital with eBooks! More
September 16, 2011 - Turn Your iPad into the Ultimate Student Organizer
With the lazy days of summer behind us and classes now underway, it’s time to get organized. Luckily, there are now various apps to help turn your iPad into the ultimate organizer. More
September 9, 2011 - Top 5 Education Apps You Need to Have
Learning on your new iPad extends beyond your class notes and eTextbooks. In fact, iPad apps are the hottest tools for discovering new subjects or for organizing aspects of your school and social life. More
September 7, 2011 - iPad Functionality Makes the Workplace Run Smoother
It’s no coincidence that many tech-savvy offices have adopted iPads into their workplace. As early adopters of the technology, many companies see the benefit of providing a tool that allows their staff to be more mobile, and more efficiently do their jobs. More
September 6, 2011 - Open House at CDI College Shows Students How to Compete in High-Tech Marketplace
CDI College campuses across the country will open their doors to the general public on September 14, 2011 for an informative evening about the latest career training strategies. The nationwide open house offers insight into innovative learning techniques for today’s increasingly high-tech workplace. More
September 2, 2011 - Check-In and Win at the CDI College Open House!
Join us for a fun and informative night at a CDI campus near you - and spread the word through social media. Simply check-in to a CDI campus during the open house and you’ll be entered to win big prizes like a $100 iTunes gift card. More
August 31, 2011 - iPads Provide Both Learning and Career Focused Benefits
Graduation is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. Year after year students go through the same emotions - excited to finish college yet terrified of starting a new career in the real world. CDI College’s initiative to introduce iPads in the classroom not only provides students with a new and advanced tool for learning, but also prepares them for a fast-paced and dynamic future career. More
August 29, 2011 - CDI College Part of Largest Post-Secondary Initiative in North America to Introduce iPads in the Classroom
This fall, new students at CDI College can cross textbook shopping off of their back-to-school lists. Starting September 1, 2011 approximately 1,000 incoming students will be part of the largest post-secondary initiative in North America to receive Apple iPads in the classroom as their primary learning tool. Over the next year more than 6,000 new students will be part of this iPad initiative. More
August 24, 2011 - CDI College Continues to Support Canadian Blood Services Across the Country
The motto for Canadian Blood Services is, “Blood. It’s in you to give.” And that’s exactly what staff and students at CDI College campuses across the country did this summer. More
July 21, 2011 - CDI College Introduces iPads and e-textbooks at Campuses across Canada
As of September 1, 2011, students at CDI College campuses across the country will be training for new careers using iPads and e-textbooks. All students who enroll in one of the college’s business, healthcare or technology programs this fall will receive an iPad when they commence their studies. More
December 3, 2010 - Affordable Gift Guide for Students on a Budget
Everyone knows that college are sometimes strapped for cash and gift giving for the holidays can sometimes put a dent in the budget. Here are a few budget friendly gift ideas for students that family and friends will love. More
December 2, 2010 - Stay Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
As the weather turns colder and we stay indoors, people often catch colds. No one wants to get sick. While there is no way to cure the common cold or flu, there are some helpful hints to staying healthy. More
December 2, 2010 - Facebook Tagging Contest at CDI College Offers Big Cash Prizes
We want to know which CDI campus you call home, or which location you're thinking of applying to. To make things a little more interesting, we've got $600 in prizes up for grabs for those who participate in our Facebook tagging project. More
December 1, 2010 - The Ultimate Winter Fitness Guide
Now that the cold months are here, it is easier to stay inside and be inactive. Add the holiday season with Christmas and New Years into the mix, and it's even easier to gain that unwanted weight. In fact, the average person gains one pound per year. Cold weather is no excuse to stay inside and be lazy. More
November 29, 2010 - More Canadian Families Turn to Their Local Food Bank This Holiday Season
More and more Canadians are struggling to put food on the table every day, and are turning to their local food bank to feed their families. More
October 28, 2010 - Build Your Resume with Volunteer Work
Can volunteer work really help your career? Of course it can. Work is work and a potential employer is not concerned with how much you received in compensation for your experience, but rather how it will help their business. Skills like teamwork, negotiation, organizing, communication and administration make you a better rounded more employable individual and if these skills were gained through volunteer experience, add them to your resume. More
October 22, 2010 - Tell Us Your Story and Have Dinner on Us!
We're looking for some CDI College alumni to tell us about their college experience at CDI. If you submit an entry, you'll be eligible to win one $75 gift card to the Keg, one of two $50 gift cards to the Cactus Club or one of ten $10 Starbucks coffee cards. More
October 13, 2010 - The Best Brain Foods for Students
As busy students on the go, it's imperative that those quick snacks you grab are healthy snacks, not only for your body, but for your mind as well. Here are a few brain foods that will help keep your mind alert, energized and of course, healthy. More
September 20, 2010 - Find CDI on Twitter or Facebook and Win a Free Coffee
CDI loves social media and wants you to join in for a free coffee. Become a CDI Facebook fan or follow us on Twitter between September 7-21, 2010 and you'll be automatically entered to win a $20 Starbucks gift card. More
September 13, 2010 - Where to Get Money for College
Perhaps one of the biggest hurdles for adult learners is finding the time and money for college. Here are some tips and ideas on how to find the money for college. More
August 18, 2010 - Use Your Career Training to Pay Off Student Loan Debt
Paying for school comes at a price, but pursing a well-rounded career training program will provide you with the technical and communications skills you need to stand out among the rest of the competition and start living the life you want. More
August 3, 2010 - CDI College to Hold Nationwide Blood Drive
During the week of August 16-20, 2010 staff, students, family and friends of CDI College will join forces to donate blood and raise awareness about the need for blood and bone marrow donors across the country. More
April 13, 2010 - Creative Ways to Make Money for College
CDI College highlights creative ways to raise funds for college tuition
Vancouver, BC - April 13, 2010 - You've been accepted into your diploma program, now you just need to figure out how to pay for your college tuition. Like many students, you've probably been dreaming up get-rich-quick schemes to make money for college.
Have no fear. With a l... More
January 19, 2010 - CDI College Rallies to Help Haiti
College teams up with local radio stations and Red Cross to raise much-needed relief funds
Winnipeg, MB - January 20, 2010 - As rescuers continue to comb the rubble in Haiti for signs of life, the city of Port-au-Prince begins its slow recovery from the 7.0 earthquake that shook the island on January 12, 2010. Since the disaster, donation... More
December 16, 2009 - CDI College Sponsors Family in Need
Winnipeg single mom able to celebrate holidays thanks to college’s generosity
Winnipeg, MB (PRWEB) December 16, 2009 – Christmas is a time to celebrate and spend time with loved ones, but for some Canadian families, financial hardships make getting into the holiday spirit tough. To ease the burden of buying gifts and other holiday exp... More
December 11, 2009 - CDI College Cares!
When you think of CDI College of Business, Technology, Health Care - What comes to mind?
You may think about the fantastic educational institution just south of Winnipeg Square, a block from Portage and Main. You may also think about the great teaching and administrative staff, the incredible programs and the excellent hire rate. You may even thi... More
November 24, 2009 - College Students Hope to Spread Goodwill over Holiday Season
CDI College holds charity campaigns across Canada throughout December
Vancouver, BC - November 24, 2009 - With the holiday season about to kick into high gear, charities across Canada are trying to meet the higher demand for services in the face of a decrease in the number of donations caused by the unstable economy. In a collective spirit of goo... More
November 2, 2009 - Open House at CDI College Helps Canadians Find New Career
Campus locations across Canada to welcome public on November 18th
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) November 2, 2009 - On November 18, 2009, CDI College campuses across the country will open their doors to the general public for an informative evening about career training. The open house offers a fresh look at the careers with the most potential in the curr... More
September 15, 2009 - CDI College Addresses Childhood Malnutrition
Vancouver, BC – September 15, 2009 – CDI College has joined the fight against malnutrition. Dr. Peter Chung, CDI’s Executive Chairman, announced that the career college has donated $20,000 to First Steps, a Vancouver-based humanitarian organization that provides soymilk to young children in North Korea. “First Steps i... More
August 11, 2009 - CDI Grad Turns to Education to Help Others
Abbotsford, BC - August 11, 2009 - Kris Armstrong remembers the day his life changed. Tired of working 10 hour shifts driving a Zamboni, never seeing his children, Kris decided to turn his life around.
"One day on the way home after a bad day at work, I called my wife and said 'I just quit my job and I don't know what I'm going to do now,... More
June 30, 2009 - Inspirational Speaker Kevin Brooks Supports New Counter Attack Initiative
June 30, 2009 - Almost a decade ago, Kevin Brooks awoke in a hospital bed, clinging to life, paralyzed from the waist down. Kevin had spent the night partying and drinking with friends and had chosen to drive home - with his best friend Brendan as his passenger. Brendan didn't survive the crash.
Ever since that fateful night, Kevin has taken his ... More
June 8, 2009 - Choosing the Right College for Professional Development
One of the most important decisions in a person’s professional development is choosing the right college. In order to make the right choice, students need to ask the right questions to determine whether the school will meet their needs. First and foremost, find out if the school is accredited. If so, that means the curriculum meets the educa... More