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As the president and CEO of Vancouver Community College (VCC), Ajay’s journey from humble beginnings to transformative leadership serves as a beacon of inspiration for the VCC community and beyond. As the sole South Asian president among British Columbia's public post-secondary institutions, Ajay's commitment to diversity and inclusion is exemplified through VCC's innovative Campus Plan, which has secured substantial investments for the institution's future. Beyond his academic pursuits, Ajay's dedication to community and culture resonates throughout his work.

Entry into an exciting and rewarding career in the industrial sector is only a short program away at Selkirk College. Teck Trail Operations is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc/lead smelting and refining complexes. To make it function on a daily basis, the intricate operation requires a community of dedicated employees with a wide variety of trades, skills and education.

High school students interested in pursuing a tech career will soon get a head start with the new experiential Technology Exploration Dual Credit (TekX) program.

A stroll through a College of the Rockies Open House sparked Mackenzie Nelson’s journey to discovering her true passion. Her curiosity was piqued when she discovered there was a Criminal and Social Justice (CRSJ) program at the College and she was keen to learn more.

The oil and gas industry is evolving, and so must the training of its workers. With demand for field operators outstripping the availability of trained workers, Tourmaline Oil (“Tourmaline”), Canada’s largest natural gas producer, has turned to a valuable training provider – Northern Lights College – for a solution.

A new student group on Camosun College campuses, Enactus brings together students from a variety of programs and backgrounds to work on social enterprise projects and build leadership, networking and problem-solving skills.

Northern Lights College is excited to announce that $450,000 from the Peace River Regional District’s (PRRD) Health-Related Services Grant-in-Aid has been approved to develop an Allied Health Care Strategy at Northern Lights College (NLC) to enhance our health programming.

CNC Quesnel is preparing to welcome students back into high-demand programs in modernized facilities. Quesnel students will benefit from power engineering 4th class and apprentice welding programs in 2024.

Climate change is impacting many aspects of our daily lives, including how we spend our leisure time and where we choose to travel. Students in Camosun College’s Hospitality and Tourism Management programs will have the opportunity to explore the impacts of climate change facing the industry at the second Annual Hospitality and Tourism Student Sustainability Summit.

Nine Okanagan College School of Business students are preparing to compete at the 2024 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C). Hosted at Queen’s University in Kingston from January 12 to 14, the three-day event is Canada’s largest and longest-standing undergraduate case competition.