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CTC EDUCATOR HONOURED WITH INAUGURAL EDUCATION AWARD
Posted on Submitted on Thursday, May 16th, 2013Press Release
April 25, 2013
CANADIAN TOURISM COLLEGE EDUCATOR HONOURED WITH INAUGURAL EDUCATION AWARD
OTTAWA – April 25, 2013 – Today, Gwynne Whitby-Thomas, an instructor of Travel & Tourism at the Canadian Tourism College was honoured as the winner of the National Association of Career Colleges’ first ever Educator of the Year Award. This new award is presented to an educator at a career college who has a passion for education, is inspiring to those around them and is a proven leader.
James Loder, Chair of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), presented the award during NACC’s 2013 Conference & AGM in Vancouver, BC.
“I was extremely impressed with the number of nominations received for this award. It illustrates how many talented educators are at career colleges in Canada,” said NACC’s Chief Executive Officer, Serge Buy. “Gwynne is a very gifted instructor, and our sector is lucky to have her.”
Ms. Whitby-Thomas demonstrated outstanding leadership, inspiration and passion for education.
“It was such an honour to be able to tell Gwynne that she has earned the inaugural Educator of the Year Award from the NACC,” said Kim Russell, President of Canadian Tourism College’s Surrey Campus. “Gwynne is a dedicated professional that exemplifies all that an outstanding teacher should be. Everyone at CTC is very proud of her. Well done, Gwynne!”
About NACC
Established in 1896, the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) is the oldest post-secondary association in Canada, representing almost 500 career colleges across the country. All NACC members meet the highest regulatory standards, ensuring the best possible education for their students.
Visit www.nacc.ca for more information. Follow us on Twitter @NACC_.
Please visit our YouTube channel for a video of Gywnne and her acceptance speech.
Alumni Award Winner - Chris Buckshaw
Posted on Submitted on Wednesday, Feb 20th, 2013GOVOLUNTOURING NAMES EL CAMINO VOLUNTOURS FIRST VISION AWARD WINNER
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, January 31, 2013 – GoVoluntouring is pleased to announce that El Camino VolunTours has won the company’s inaugural Vision Award established to recognize the partnership org
anization that best exemplifies GoVoluntouring’s core philosophies namely cooperation, leadership and sustainability.
The Vision Award acknowledges organizational commitment toward enacting change through positive contributions with in-destination economies, distinct cultures, and a respect for their environment footprint, while at the same time offering the traveler an inspiring and rewarding travel experience.
“I am thrilled to announce El Camino VolunTours as the recipient of GoVoluntouring's first ever Vision Award. Irrespective of scale and scope, their efforts in Latin America exemplify responsible voluntourism, and for that, we celebrate their accomplishments.” said GoVoluntouring Founder & President, Aaron Smith.
"We at El Camino VolunTours are honoured and delighted to receive the first ever GoVoluntouring Vision Award. Our goal has always been to change the way people travel. We strive to make a real difference in the lives
of, not only the people in Latin America connected to our projects, but also our VolunTourists. It has been a brilliant journey so far, and this award confirms that we are on the right path. Thank you so much GoVoluntouring!" said El Camino VolunTours
Founder Chris Buckshaw.
[PHOTO: El Camino VolunTours Founder Chris Buckshaw with the inaugural GoVoluntouring Vision Award]
About GoVoluntouring: www.govoluntouring.com
Flight Centre’s responsible travel division, GoVoluntouring, is a leading online community for volunteers, overseas teachers, and learners abroad. Its unique search filters allow users to perform detailed and custo
mizable searches from a huge database of projects and programs in over 100 countries around the world.
About El Camino VolunTours: www.voluntours.ca
Our goal is to connect people in developed and developing countries and to promote peace and understanding between the two. We make volunteering abroad on your holiday a simple process, accessible to most anyone, regardless of their skill set. Our VolunTourists return home changed, forever seeing travel in a different way. Our motto: Don't be a tourist, be a
VolunTourist!
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Media Inquiries:
Allison Wallace | Media & Communications Manager
604 202 0872
http://govoluntouring.com/and-2013-govoluntouring-vision-award-winner
Cast-A-Way Recruiting Session at CTC
Posted on Submitted on Tuesday, Feb 19th, 2013
CAST-A-WAY Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency will be hiring for positions out at sea- with interviews happening at your school in April!
We are seeking Guest Services Associates for Carnival Cruise Lines.
GSA’s are the "information center" of the whole ship. You will be dealing with check in/out, passenger questions, complaints and inquires. You will also be doing foreign exchange, banking services, opening and closing of shipboard accounts and providing safety deposit boxes for the guests.
To be qualified for this position you must:
* have at least 1 year recent experience working the front desk of a large/busy hotel or resort.
* be at least 21 years old
* able to commit to a 6 month contract at sea
* have boundless energy
* be flexible
* truly enjoy working with guests!
* always be smiling.
* bilingualism is an asset
Hotel Administration Coordinators for Carnival Cruise Lines.
Hotel Admin Support the Hotel Director in his/her daily administrative duties, attend and prepare minutes of Hotel Director’s meetings and Snr Management meetings, prepare all paperwork required for the ship’s clearance in ports and much, much more.
To be qualified for this position you must:
* have at least 1 year recent experience working in administration.
* be at least 21 years old
* able to commit to a 6 month contract at sea
* have boundless energy
* be flexible
* have extreme attention to detail
* possess excellent computer and communication skills and time management skills.
* be very mature minded
Boutique Sales Associates for Starboard Cruise Services.
Sales Associates work in the on board duty-free stores.
To be qualified for this position you must:
* have at least two years’ experience working in retail
* be at least 21 years old
* able to commit to a 6 month contract at sea
* have boundless energy
* be flexible
* previous experience in jewelry, liquor, duty-free is a plus
* promotional/microphone skills an asset
* Japanese and Dutch speakers are widely sought.
To apply for any of the above positions, please email your resume to
nicola@cast-a-way.com ASAP!
DON’T FORGET ABOUT THE CAST-A-WAY WORKSHOP
Have you ever wondered what cruise ships are really like? Would working on a cruise ship really be for you? Cast-A-Way’s Cruise Industry Familiarisation and Interview Skills workshops cover a wide range of topics like
* Which cruise lines may be the best fit for you?
* What is important to know when living and working onboard a cruise ship?
* What are interviewers looking for in a résumé and during the interview process?
* And much, much more!
Cash in on our many years’ experience on working on cruise ships and as recruiters for the cruise lines! To express interest in our April workshop, please contact tracy@cast-a-way.com for more details.
Important Dates:
April 2 - Cast-A-Way Workshop.
April 3 - Carnival Cruise Lines Guest Services Associate interviews
April 24 - Starboard interviews with Cast-A-Way
April 25 - Just Cruisin’
Open House Schedule for 2013
Posted on Submitted on Friday, Jan 4th, 2013Interested in attending our next open house?
Canadian Tourism College is pleased to announce the upcoming open house dates for 2013. We welcome you to join us, ask questions, and meet with our enrollment coordinators! If travel, tourism, hospitality, adventure, or an airlines career is in your future, we have a program for you!
March 6, 2013
April 3, 2013
May 1, 2013
June 5, 2013
Thank you for taking the time to fill in our Open House RSVP form.
We look forward to meeting you!
Weather Announcement
Posted on Submitted on Tuesday, Dec 18th, 2012Dear Students,
As many of you are aware, the lower mainland is forecasted for snow. Please visit this current web page for any announcements regarding college closures or any other updates, rescheduled or changes in class times etc. For future snow falls or inclement weather updates our website will be the the most current source for information.
Please don't hesitate to contact your respective campus if you have any questions.
UPDATE: December 19, 2012 6:37am - both college locations are open, please drive safe.
Morning updates will be up by 6:30am. If nothing is posted, classes will remain as scheduled.
Surrey 604-582-1122
Vancouver 604-736-8000
Enjoy the snow and please drive safe.
CTC Staff and Faculty
Graduation Nov 7, 2012 RSVP Today
Posted on Submitted on Tuesday, Oct 16th, 2012
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