The Program
BEMC is a full-time program designed to prepare internationally trained media, marketing, and communications professionals to find a meaningful career in Ontario in the fields of broadcast media, videography, digital marketing, social media marketing, communications, PR and journalism and professional writing.
Program Goals
- In-depth understanding of media and communications landscape, practices,
and career opportunities in Ontario - Improved mastery of professional communication skills
- Greater capacity to work within the Canadian multicultural environment
- Employment supports
- Valuable personal and professional networks
- Guidance on personal rebranding
Program Location
Available anywhere in Ontario
Program Duration
6 Months
- 4 months in class
- 2 months placement
Next Cohort Start Date
October 2022
Info Session Date
Bi-weekly
Who Should Apply
Internationally educated professionals (IEPs) with post-secondary training and experience in media, communications, public relations, or related areas
Eligibility Requirements
- Post-secondary education in media, communications, public relations, or related areas
- Minimum of 2 years work experience outside of Canada in media, communications, public relations, or related areas
- Language proficiency of CLB 7 or equivalent in all domains (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
- Legal immigration status (Naturalized Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, and Refugee Claimant with Work Permit)
- Residence: Ontario
Program Components
- Certificate of courses related to media and communications delivered in partnership with Seneca College
- Classroom instruction on the Canadian media landscape, professional workplace communication skills, and advanced exploration of other communications sub-sectors
- Hands-on, supervised work placement opportunities
- Ongoing career coaching and guidance from an employment and placement counsellor
- Mentorship that will help build connections with hiring employers and support career development upon graduation
- Seneca College – Academic Partner – qualified College instructors and experts in the industry delivering two courses in the field of media. Receive a Statement of Recognition upon successful completion.
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