Author Acknowledgments

I am so grateful to Holly Ashbourne, Library Technologist – eLearning and Digital Skills, for many hours of copy editing, copyright proofing, accessibility compliance, suggestions and support on the first edition of this text. I could not have done this without you!

Many thanks to Nancy Weatherhead, Professor of Health Office Administration and Medical Office Practices, who created the career development course that guided and informed this OER. I am so fortunate to work with you!

Thank you, Alice Michaud, Manager, myCareer Services, Conestoga College ITAL and Tao Cruikshank, Career Advisor, myCareer Services, Conestoga College ITAL, for providing me with resources.

A special note of appreciation to my partner in creating the second edition of the resource, Rachel Stuckey, MA, Instructional Designer – OER, Conestoga College ITAL. Your help, guidance and encouragement have been tremendous!

Thank you, Kimberlee Carter, Open Educational Resource Consultant, for advising and getting me started on this undertaking, and for showing me the importance of OERs in our college system.