The College Advantage

BC's colleges have an outstanding reputation for developing the highly skilled, adaptable, job-ready talent required by British Columbia's changing economy.

BC's colleges offer individualized attention, flexible programming and innovative delivery models to achieve a globally recognized education that leads to work or further education.

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Learners are attending courses annually in...

  • Business and Management:  24,460+
  • Adult & Upskilling:  17,890+
  • Healthcare:  13,750+
  • Engineering and Applied Sciences (STEM):  11,020+
  • Early Childhood Education:  2,270+

Plus, a wide range of programs involving applied use of digital technologies, including GIS and Data Collection Technologies, Core Skills for Data Literacy, Advanced GIS, Digitizing, and Spatial Analysis, Web Design, Video Game Prototyping, Computer Aided Design for Advanced Manufacturing and Drone Technologies – Application & Operations.