It’s been a banner year for Berdj Garabedian, who’s currently working towards his Graduate Diploma in Translation at McGill’s School of Continuing Studies. In June he was the recipient of the McGill Associates Prize in Translation (French-English), and this fall he was awarded this year’s Network of Translators in Education (NTE) Merit Scholarship.
Joanne is a Montreal success story: born and raised here, she grew up speaking English and French, and took a few Spanish language courses. “I’d always loved school, and I worship languages, so I started considering translation. I believe in trusting your instincts and using your talents to their full extent.”

Andrea Emrick was part of the very first cohort to receive the Certificate of Proficiency in Written French – Workplace Communication (Online).
“I was looking to work in a French environment, and I think I could do that now. For anyone that would be hesitant or skeptical of taking an online course, this is it.”
Stephanie Jonah is a Cree woman from Waskaganish who works as a project administrator.
Although she loves her job, she’d been looking for an opportunity to return to school and pursue higher education. “I’m always trying to learn,” says Stephanie, “but I don’t want to leave my job.”
She found exactly what she was looking for when she discovered McGill’s online courses in Business Management and Entrepreneurship for Indigenous People.
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What better way to learn about starting your own business then from someone who’s already done it? Whether you’re lucky enough to have a successful entrepreneur as a teacher, a mentor, or within your network, the advice they can offer is invaluable.

McGill instructor Jay A. Hewlin was the common denominator in a recent collaboration by two of his former students. “My workshops have a lot of dialogue and positive back-and-forth. The bottom line is that this is a success story, and the potential is always there for another.”
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Few would be surprised to know that when transitioning into a new labour market, local credentials can be an asset. But when there’s so many options to choose from – online courses, credit courses, and part-time workshops, to name a few – how do you know what’s right for you?
There are many different reasons for rebuilding your resume. You may be pursuing a promotion, looking to transition into a new industry, or starting over with a completely new career.
No matter your motivation, even the most experienced job hunter can benefit from some professional resume advice. Emilie Nketiah, the Career and Transition Advisor at McGill’s School of Continuing Studies, is willing to help.
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