Tamwood International College Toronto Campus

This workplace readiness program is designed for international students seeking training in and knowledge of transferable soft skills for the international or Canadian workplace. Students gain the essential industry knowledge and skills in customer service, hospitality, and tourism to allow them to be successful in entry to intermediate level positions in a broad range of related employment settings; for example, hotels, motels, resorts, restaurants, convention centres and on cruise ships.

Program Outcomes
By taking this program you will acquire and be able to apply the essential skills and knowledge related to:

• Canada; National Culture and Cross-Cultural Communication, including: Skills working with different cultures, establishing first impressions, skills related to service industry standards.
• Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing, including: Public speaking skills, problem-solving skills, applying marketing techniques.
• Travel, Tourism, and Adaption, including: Taking orders, planning for meetings, handling special needs, writing effective communication.
• Managing Events, Attractions, and eTravel, including: Research skills, organizing events, delivering presentations, time management skills.
• Tourism, Trends & Impacts, including: Analyzing performance, setting personal and career-related goals, workshop planning.
• Tourism Based Businesses and Workplace Communications, including: Negotiation skills, management skills, interviewing, and feedback.

Co-op Work Experience
Diploma program students complete a 480-hour co-op education work placement that starts on completion of the six-month study term. Co-Op positions are typically entry level to get you working from the ground up. Work placements are available in: Vancouver, Whistler, Toronto and other areas in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. You will receive assistance and tools to help you find work and start earning income fast! Our work placement coordinators work with you to connect you with employers and great jobs and they stay connected and support you through your entire program.

Globalization and emerging technologies are ever-changing business opportunities and effective management styles. Learn the skills you need to succeed in business management in an international context. In this program, you will explore a broad range of business basics and management fundamentals. Courses include global business, workplace communications, finance, marketing, human resources, international trade, and project management.

Program Outcomes
This program fosters development of effective management skills including critical thinking, creative problem solving, communication, organization, and leadership. A special emphasis is placed on the communication skills required to succeed in the Canadian and International work environment, as well as learning to manage and lead in the increasingly multi-cultural and technology-driven marketplace.

Co-op Work Experience
Diploma program students complete a 480-hour co-op education work placement that starts on completion of the six-month study term. Co-Op positions are typically entry level to get you working from the ground up. Work placements are available in: Vancouver, Whistler, Toronto and other areas in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.  You will receive assistance and tools to help you find work and start earning income fast! Our work placement coordinators work with you to connect you with employers and great jobs and they stay connected and support you through your entire program.

In this digital age, the world needs more digital marketers. The Digital Marketing program focuses on the many channels of marketing in modern-day business and is taught by industry professionals to give you the skills and knowledge for success. Students will learn how to select the appropriate marketing channels, and generate and curate tailored content that is meaningful for their target audiences. Topics covered include digital marketing strategies, social media, search engine optimization, campaign management, e-mail marketing, content marketing, online advertisement, web analytics, principles of design and WordPress website management.

Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, you will have an understating of all aspects of digital marketing, digital communications, branding, web design, social media management, and marketing automation.

Co-op Work Experience
Diploma program students complete a 480-hour co-op education work placement that starts on completion of the six-month study term. Co-Op positions are typically entry level to get you working from the ground up. Work placements are available in: Vancouver, Whistler, Toronto and other areas in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.  You will receive assistance and tools to help you find work and start earning income fast! Our work placement coordinators work with you to connect you with employers and great jobs and they stay connected and support you through your entire program.