There are the time and financial commitments, and of course, the necessary discipline needed when contemplating a post-secondary journey.
But what about the background noise?
Will a robot be doing my job in five years? Will my industry even exist in a generation? Will the rebound?
For prospective students at (WCC), guesswork is taken out of the equation so you can focus on what matters most – finding work.
Many of WCC’s programs have job placement rates hovering around 97 per cent within three to six months after graduation. That’s because WCC focuses on practical training and immediate employability, with programs that are distinctly career-oriented, results driven and finished in under 10 months.
It’s a program model based around four key tenets:
• curriculum development with direct input from employers
• mandatory practicums or internships
• real-time job leads and exclusive employer hiring events
• in-house support through the career services team
So, what can grads expect?
WorkBC projects between 2023 and 2033, with healthcare, education and technical roles topping the list. Industry partners have also shared data with WCC staff that point to industry-wide needs for early childhood educators, healthcare assistants, massage therapists, pharmacy techs and more.
Here’s how to get your foot in the door.
Registered Massage Therapy Program
This prepares students with the skills and knowledge to write the provincial board examinations set by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.
Delivered over six semesters, this path can land grads between $60 and $80 per hour while working in any number of different settings: private practice or spas; fitness companies or sports teams; long-term care facilities or within teaching opportunities.
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
A daycare supervisor, preschool helper or early childhood assistant – dozens of options are available for those who complete WCC’s .
This curriculum is designed for people who want to work with young children in child care centres, preschools, day camps and with any other childcare services. WCC’s training helps grads along a path that is at once inclusive, learning-rich and integral to a child’s well-being.
Health Care Assistant Program
Make a real difference in patients’ lives with hands-on training for BC’s most in-demand front-line health care roles. Fewer careers can nourish the soul of both the patient and the practitioner than WCC’s .
This is a pathway designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line caregivers and respected members of the healthcare team.
Upon completion, grads can work in any level of continuing care: home support, assisted living, complex care, special care units and acute care.
Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
If you’re detail-oriented and want a career in health care without years of schooling, becoming a pharmacy technician could be your path. Western Community College’s prepares students to work in hospital, community, or long-term care settings across B.C.
You’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to assist pharmacists, ensure safe and accurate medication distribution, and support patients with their treatment plans. The program also emphasizes real-world skills, like inventory management and regulatory compliance, setting grads up for success in a growing field.
Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
If you're someone who likes precision, routine, and meaningful behind-the-scenes work, this role might be a fit. Western Community College’s can prepare you in under a year for work in hospitals, clinics and private labs across B.C.—with grads earning around $30 an hour.
Students learn how to safely collect blood and other specimens, manage lab data, and support diagnostic teams with critical pre-analytical tasks. It’s a fast-track into healthcare that plays a big role in patient outcomes—without needing years of school.
Community Support Worker Diploma
The is a program designed to lend a hand to those who need it most: seniors, those with developmental challenges or others living with trauma or addictions.
Community support workers support clients and their families or caregivers to promote independence through assistance in their activities of daily living. This program provides the knowledge and skills to students to serve as community support workers in different community settings.
“WCC’s admissions advisors use labour market data, WorkBC forecasts and employer partnerships to guide students toward stable, high-growth fields,” says Karanvir Sekhon, director of marketing and international admissions. “And we collaborate with more than 100 local employers – critically important partnerships that inform the curriculum and directly lead to job opportunities for graduates.”
There are the time and financial commitments, and of course, the necessary discipline needed when contemplating a post-secondary journey.
But what about the background noise?
Will a robot be doing my job in five years? Will my industry even exist in a generation? Will the rebound?
For prospective students at (WCC), guesswork is taken out of the equation so you can focus on what matters most – finding work.
Many of WCC’s programs have job placement rates hovering around 97 per cent within three to six months after graduation. That’s because WCC focuses on practical training and immediate employability, with programs that are distinctly career-oriented, results driven and finished in under 10 months.
It’s a program model based around four key tenets:
• curriculum development with direct input from employers
• mandatory practicums or internships
• real-time job leads and exclusive employer hiring events
• in-house support through the career services team
So, what can grads expect?
WorkBC projects between 2023 and 2033, with healthcare, education and technical roles topping the list. Industry partners have also shared data with WCC staff that point to industry-wide needs for early childhood educators, healthcare assistants, massage therapists, pharmacy techs and more.
Here’s how to get your foot in the door.
Registered Massage Therapy Program
This prepares students with the skills and knowledge to write the provincial board examinations set by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia.
Delivered over six semesters, this path can land grads between $60 and $80 per hour while working in any number of different settings: private practice or spas; fitness companies or sports teams; long-term care facilities or within teaching opportunities.
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
A daycare supervisor, preschool helper or early childhood assistant – dozens of options are available for those who complete WCC’s .
This curriculum is designed for people who want to work with young children in child care centres, preschools, day camps and with any other childcare services. WCC’s training helps grads along a path that is at once inclusive, learning-rich and integral to a child’s well-being.
Health Care Assistant Program
Make a real difference in patients’ lives with hands-on training for BC’s most in-demand front-line health care roles. Fewer careers can nourish the soul of both the patient and the practitioner than WCC’s .
This is a pathway designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line caregivers and respected members of the healthcare team.
Upon completion, grads can work in any level of continuing care: home support, assisted living, complex care, special care units and acute care.
Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program
If you’re detail-oriented and want a career in health care without years of schooling, becoming a pharmacy technician could be your path. Western Community College’s prepares students to work in hospital, community, or long-term care settings across B.C.
You’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to assist pharmacists, ensure safe and accurate medication distribution, and support patients with their treatment plans. The program also emphasizes real-world skills, like inventory management and regulatory compliance, setting grads up for success in a growing field.
Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
If you're someone who likes precision, routine, and meaningful behind-the-scenes work, this role might be a fit. Western Community College’s can prepare you in under a year for work in hospitals, clinics and private labs across B.C.—with grads earning around $30 an hour.
Students learn how to safely collect blood and other specimens, manage lab data, and support diagnostic teams with critical pre-analytical tasks. It’s a fast-track into healthcare that plays a big role in patient outcomes—without needing years of school.
Community Support Worker Diploma
The is a program designed to lend a hand to those who need it most: seniors, those with developmental challenges or others living with trauma or addictions.
Community support workers support clients and their families or caregivers to promote independence through assistance in their activities of daily living. This program provides the knowledge and skills to students to serve as community support workers in different community settings.
“WCC’s admissions advisors use labour market data, WorkBC forecasts and employer partnerships to guide students toward stable, high-growth fields,” says Karanvir Sekhon, director of marketing and international admissions. “And we collaborate with more than 100 local employers – critically important partnerships that inform the curriculum and directly lead to job opportunities for graduates.”
