VCC Immigrant Entrepreneurs Sew Face Masks to Fight COVID-19
Six participants of a Vancouver Community College (VCC) entrepreneurship program have turned their business skills to volunteerism in the fight against COVID-19.
In The News
At BC Colleges, we want to acknowledge the successes of our colleges, especially excellence in teaching and community building. We celebrate the many milestones, projects, collaborations and announcements from our colleges on our website, in our monthly newsletter, and throughout our social media channels.
Read about the latest news and activities happening at colleges throughout BC in this month’s What’s New at BC Colleges? e-newsletter.
Okanagan College Culinary Arts Alumni Steps In to Reopen Soup Kitchen
A Red Seal Chef, who was laid off due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, has found new employment at Penticton’s soup kitchen, which reopened on Friday following a four-day closure.
Province Boosts Emergency Funding Supports for Students
Students attending British Columbia's 25 public post-secondary institutions, who are experiencing emergency financial pressures, will benefit from a one-time investment of $3.5 million in emergency financial assistance.
Camosun College Manufactures over 9,000 Medical Grade Face shields for Island Health Workers
Camosun Innovates, the applied research and innovation arm of Camosun College, is contributing their expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities in the fight against COVID-19.
Coast Mountain College Donates Personal Protection Equipment to Northern Health
Coast Mountain College employees from three different campuses gathered together most of its available medical supplies including much needed eye protection, masks and gloves to hospitals in Smithers, Terrace and Prince Rupert this week.
Okanagn College Student and Printshop Owner Supports Business Community
People helping others is a sign of the times, especially if Okanagan College student Bryan Carlton has anything to say about it.
College of the Rockies Donates First Aid Equipment to Hospitals in Need
To support the efforts of our region's front-line responders and workers, College of the Rockies has donated first-aid stock and healthcare supplies, including gowns, gloves, and masks.
Emergency Bursaries Available at Vancouver Community College
VCC Foundation is making non-repayable emergency funding available for part-time and full-time Vancouver Community College (VCC) students who need financial assistance due to being impacted by COVID-19.
Langara College Nurses Donate Protective Gear to Vancouver General Hospital
Supplies include much-needed gloves, masks, protective clothing and other medical equipment
An Update: How B.C.s’ Public Colleges Are Responding To COVID-19
As providers of post-secondary education and training to thousands of learners throughout the Province, we take seriously our role in reducing the spread of COVID-19, and keeping our students, faculty, staff and communities safe.