Interested in going to school to become a Personal Fitness Trainer but are not sure how to pay for the course? Here are some suggestions.

First of all, check out our website for information regarding student funding. In addition to government student loans and grants, you may also be eligible for scholarships.

Here are just some examples of scholarships.

Are you a woman who would like to be recognized for her outstanding sport and community contributions? If so, then you can apply for the Stacey Levitt Women and Sports Memorial Scholarship ($500).

Have you been out of high school for at least 3 years and have done some upgrading? If so, then you may be eligible for the Adult High School Equivalency Scholarship ($500).

Are you graduating from high school this year and have contributed to your community in some way? If so then you may be eligible for the Premier’s Citizenship Award, Queen’s Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal ($5,000) or Alberta Centennial Scholarship ($2,005).

Also, Crowsnest Pass High School ($1,500), Carmangay School ($2,500), Sexsmith Secondary School, ($500, $1,500) and Olds High School ($1,000) all have their own scholarships.

Are you of Aboriginal descent? Have a look at the Aboriginal Health Careers Bursary, where approximately $200,000 per year is given out to Aboriginal students enrolled in a health field at a post-secondary institution.

Many of these scholarships and bursaries have deadlines in May and June, so don’t delay, apply today! Plus, don’t forget to check with your or a relative’s employer to see if they offer scholarships. Many do. Even McDonalds.

Lastly, if you’re on Employment Insurance (EI), then you may be eligible for a program called Fee Payer. Click here for information and an application form.

Today our soon-to-be Personal Trainers learnt about how to adapt their personality styles to suit those of their clients. They practiced molding their communication style and delivery so that no matter who they may be dealing with; a strictly-business CEO or a chatty school girl, they’re always connecting with their clients and getting results.

This will help them to generate sales, build stronger relationshiops, communicate, motivate, develop loyalty and design more effective programs for their clients. Stay tuned to see what our students will be learning next.

I don’t know about you but I love having my voice heard. It’s empowering. What’s even more empowering is knowing that others share my voice. That I’m not alone.

One of the greatest audiences I’ll ever get the opportunity to share my voice with is my country – Canada. This is why I’m voting in the election on May 2. What’s even greater, is that if many others share my voice then perhaps that will help shape our beautiful country. Can’t think of anything more empowering than that.

Some other reasons why someone may choose to vote are the platforms that each candidate represents. For instance, many aspiring personal trainers out there are also aspiring to have their own studio one day or at least a small company of some sort. If that’s you, then get out there and support the party that will support you in your business endeavor. Some parties will grant tax credits to parents that invest in their childrens’ health and fitness. Are you in support of that? If so, then vote for them. Not sure who the parties are or what they represent? Do your research. We’ve even made it easy for you by including links to major parties’ sites. Here they are: NDP, Conservative, Liberal, Green, Bloc Quebecois. Good luck and see you at the polls.