CULINARY / WINE

Niagara College

Winery and viticulture technician and wine business management Leading-edge programs in Ontario wine country

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Variety of programs in culinary arts and hospitality industry management.

Holland College

Culinary arts Two-year program in one of Canada's most prestigious culinary schools. Also offers a degree program in culinary operations.

George Brown College

Culinary management Two-year chef-training diploma one of the renowned programs at the high-profile chef school.

Vancouver Community College

Culinary arts Range of programs, including a specialization in Asian cuisine.

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)

Culinary arts Well-regarded two-year program in a state-of-the-art new facility.

Assinibione College

Culinary arts Two-year diploma involves broadcast theatre, where media production students produce segments for TV and Internet with student chefs.

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Bakery and pastry arts Only college in Canada to offer this diploma over two years instead of one. Specialty courses include sugar work artistry, chocolate arts and wedding cake design.

Okanagan College

Oenology and viticulture Two-year winemaking program in B.C. wine country, after which students can transfer to bachelor's program at Brock University.

TOURISM / HOSPITALITY

Fanshawe College

Concierge services Unique post-grad program trains hospitality program graduates in global issues and cultural literacy.

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Hospitality and tourism management Newly revamped program features classroom innovations including training delivered via WebCT in a blended learning environment.

Bow Valley College

Events management One or two-year program training in organization of special events and conferences.

Lakeland College

Adventure tourism and outdoor recreation Trains students in interpretation, guiding and outdoor living skills and business, leadership and service expertise.

Red Deer College

Hospitality and tourism management Two-year diploma program prepares students for careers in the industry.

Algonquin College

Outdoor adventure naturalist Two-year diploma co-op program compressed into three terms training students as nature interpreters, adventure and ecotourism leaders.

College of the Rockies

Mountain adventure skills training Intensive nine-month program offers intensive training in outdoor adventure activities as well as the business and risk management aspects of the adventure tourism industry.

Adventure tourism business operations Diploma program trains students in business, communication, operations management, technical field skills and leadership skills.

Holland College

Commercial diving Nine-month program trains in skills for commercial diving, burning/welding, maintenance and inspection.

LEGAL / LAW ENFORCEMENT

Loyalist College

Customs border services Two-year program prepares graduates for entry-level positions with customs brokerages, private business, and freight forwarders and for positions as officers with Canada Border Services. Includes courses on the justice system, human behaviour, law, and import/export practices.

Centennial College

Community and justice services Two-year program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system and community services. It covers criminology, offender profiles, gangs, youth culture and the law and clients with mental health disorders.

Sheridan Institute of Technology

Investigation — public and private Two-year program trains students in forensic investigative techniques for use in law enforcement and business fields such as insurance.

Mount Royal College

Criminal Justice Four-year BA program combines theory and workplace learning in training for law enforcement, community outreach and victim services.

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Forensic science technology Program for health-care and law-enforcement workers.

Okanagan College

Criminal and social justice Two-year program leads to careers in government, policing, criminal investigation, and private and public investigation.

Lethbridge College

Correctional studies Four-year bachelor's degree program teaches skills in community justice, ethics, behavioural management, victimology, management and leadership.

EDUCATION / SOCIAL WORK

Fanshawe College

Autism and behavioural science Training for careers as autism specialists in agencies and school boards, or as private providers of behavioural therapy.

Lambton College

Autism and behavioural sciences One-year graduate program for students who have a diploma or degree in a related area and wish to acquire a specialization in treatment of autism.

Grande Prairie Regional College

Teacher education north Joint bachelor program with the University of Alberta and Grande Prairie Regional College, to train teachers to work in schools in remote northern communities.

St.Clair College

Early childhood education A five-year program in conjunction with the University of Windsor, allowing students to work concurrently on their ECE diploma, a bachelor of social sciences and bachelor of education.

Centennial College

Child and youth worker Three-year program of training as a mental health professional to provide treatment and counselling to disturbed and at-risk children and adolescents. Graduates gain two years of university credit towards a BA in child and youth work through agreements with Ryerson University and the University of Western Sydney.

Medicine Hat College

Addictions counselling Unique four-year baccalaureate program trains students for careers in public and private agencies, education and law enforcement.

Douglas College

Youth justice Unique in B.C., the two-year program trains specialists to work with troubled teens and support their rehabilitation.

Dawson College

Community recreation leadership Three-year program that trains students to work in leisure and recreation. It focuses on teamwork, outdoor and environmental education, communication techniques, promotion and fundraising.

Langara College

Library and information technology Two-year program prepares students for careers in all types of libraries and information centres, including public, academic, school and specialized areas such as medical, legal, corporate or government.

Lakeland College

Sign language interpretation An 18-month program with University of Alberta to train students in sign language for careers in business, education, religious settings, courtrooms, conferences and performing arts.

John Abbott College

Information and library technologies Three-year programs leading to careers in corporate, government, database, website organizations, libraries and archives.