The role of BC Colleges is to provide British Columbians with advanced skills and education for employment. With 11 community colleges in close to 70 campuses and learning centres throughout BC our breadth of coverage allows students to study close to home and family. This also provides colleges with a unique regional perspective and first-hand knowledge about the needs of local communities so that they can offer programs that meet the unique social, cultural and economic needs of each region. BC Colleges serves people and communities with a diverse range of programs - from Adult Basic Education and foundation, through to career, technical, trade and applied baccalaureate programs. These programs provide relevant opportunities and pathways to employment or further education. The result? BC Colleges is the primary supplier of the well-educated, highly skilled workforce needed to ensure the future economic and social prosperity of BC. Our system of community colleges is crucial to building sustainable communities and maximizing individual potential throughout BC. BC Colleges is mandated to offer programs in the following categories: 1. Undergraduate degree programs in applied areas; 2. University transfer studies and associate degree programs; 3. Para-professional, career, technical and applied studies; 4. Trades and apprenticeship; and, 5. Developmental education, including programs for students with disabilities