Technology Program at Camosun College Gets National Recognition
Camosun’s Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (Renewable Energy) program is now the first in the college to receive accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
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.
New North Island College President Launches Draft Strategic Plan
NIC’s new president, Lisa Domae, PhD, kicked off her first official day by releasing the College’s draft strategic plan for consultation.
College of the Rockies installs electric vehicle charging station
Move reaffirms College’s commitment to sustainability Sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are important goals for our communities. To further this initiative locally, College of the Rockies has installed a new two-vehicle electric vehicle charging station.
Electric Vehicles Maintenance Training Powering up at Okanagan College
More automotive technicians in B.C. can upgrade their skills to work on electric vehicles (EVs) through the expansion of the EV Maintenance Training program at Okanagan College and other institutions in the province.
College of New Caledonia Student Fulfilling a Childhood Dream of Becoming a Registered Nurse
Mariell Nequinto is enrolled in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program, which sees students take their first two years at the College of New Caledonia and their second two at the University of Northern British Columbia. She’s nearing the half-way mark of the program. And, so far – even with the COVID-19 pandemic altering the delivery of course material – her experience has been exceedingly positive.
Camosun College Manufacturing Solutions Assist with Vaccine Deliveries
Creative designs and inventive manufacturing solutions from the applied research arm of Camosun College are assisting with the safe delivery of vials containing the COVID-19 vaccine to communities throughout British Columbia.
VCC Alumni Making the Grade in Auto Collision and Refinishing
It takes years to learn a trade. Most Vancouver Community College (VCC) trades apprentices alternate between studying and on-the-job training for four years before fully starting their careers. It’s a major journey and a huge accomplishment. But what happens next?
Northern Lights College Provides Training for Frontline Workers
Twelve indigenous students are set to graduate March 26 from Northern Lights College’s Supportive Care Assistant Program, qualifying to work as front line workers.
Langara College Instructors Awarded BCcampus Grants for Open Educational Resources Development
Two Langara College instructors, Mirabelle Tinio and Rochelle Grayson, have each been awarded grants of $10,000 by BCcampus.
North Island College Researching Kelp Habitat Banks for Forestry Sector
NIC’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI) is working with M.C. Wright & Associates Ltd. and BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to plant kelp at various log storage and handling marine sites on Vancouver Island.