Business Degree Gives North Island College Alumna a New Career and Lifelong Connections
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NIC alumna Andrea Smith says her experience at NIC didn’t just change her career – it changed her entire life.
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.
CNC Web and Graphic Design students launch virtual year-end showcase
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The creative work of College of New Caledonia (CNC) Web and Graphic Design (WEGD) diploma students is on display for the community at a year-end digital showcase.
Langara College Nursing Students Gain Valuable Pandemic Experience at Clinics
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Langara College Bachelor of Science in Nursing students are gaining valuable experience while contributing to the collective fight against COVID-19.
Coast Mountain College Spotlight: Never Too Old to Learn
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When Verginia Johnson decided to go back to school, it had been decades since she sat inside a classroom. At 53 years old, she was inspired by her youngest son to take control of her life.
Okanagan College Doing its Part to Reduce Emissions
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As the world’s leaders gather on Earth Day 2021 to discuss steps to battle climate change, Okanagan College is pointing to recent statistics that demonstrate how far its energy savings efforts are advancing B.C.’s sustainability agenda.
VCC baking students claim top spots at 2021 Skills Canada provincials
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Congratulations to Vancouver Community College (VCC) baking and pastry arts students for claiming two golds, two silvers, and one bronze medal in the Skills Canada BC 2021 provincial competition held virtually on Sunday, April 18.
Selkirk College Takes Lead in Canada’s Effort to Create a Better Planet
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Adding a vital voice to the concerted worldwide effort to create a more sustainable and just planet, Selkirk College is leading the way amongst Canada’s post-secondary institutions by showing that strong local efforts can contribute to global goals.
College of New Caledonia Research Aims to Extend Northern Growing Seasons
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In a greenhouse at the College of New Caledonia’s (CNC) Quesnel campus, researchers have dug into a number of solutions potentially extending the growing season in northern climates.
Northern Lights College Salon Program a Cut Above
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Northern Lights College’s salon program is now taking clients, offering fresh cuts and colouring to the community.
College of the Rockies Student Gets Support for a Life Changing Decision
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At the age of 40, and after a decade of working in the logging industry, Jesse Isaac was looking for a new career path.