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.
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Cairam “Khai” Allam's journey to the world of skilled trades began after she moved to Port Alberni and decided she wanted to work for local firm Canadian Maritime Engineering — which has partnered with NIC to offer apprenticeships through the Welder Foundation Harmonized Enhanced program.
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The recent discovery of the remains of 215 children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School has led many in the CNC community to reflect and ask, “What can I do?”
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Donated garden sheds were constructed by College’s Introduction to Construction students Two Cranbrook organizations, the Cranbrook Food Bank and Community Connections (organizers of the Community Garden) received the gift of a garden shed, thanks to students in College of the Rockies’ Introduction to Construction program.
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Medical lab assistants are front-line healthcare workers responsible for collecting human blood, body fluids, and confidential information used by physicians to diagnose medical conditions. Demand for this profession is strong and growing.
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When Saige Girouard arrived at Okanagan College to have her photo taken during a grad experience event this week, she took home much more than a snapshot. She left with provincial recognition of her outstanding efforts to bring people together.
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Students in the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program at Langara College are collaborating online with peers around the globe to develop intercultural competence.
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When it comes to mental health and wellness of post-secondary students, staff and instructors are often the first point of contact for those seeking help.
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Helping to shape the lives and minds of children is a privilege that appealed to Tara Pfaff as far back as she can remember.
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Students are not the only ones to benefit from three major construction projects at Coast Mountain College.
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Tapping into an underutilized prescription for strengthening healthcare in rural British Columbia, a pair of Selkirk College Nursing Program students have laid the groundwork for bolstering healthy communities through communications-focused social media.
