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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The collaborative effort is part of the German Apprenticeship Training Exchange (GATE), a pioneering initiative fostering cross-cultural understanding and professional development within the trades and technology sectors.
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In celebration of the National Day of Work-Integrated Learning, Langara College Co-op & Career Development is proud to name fourth-year business student Nitika as the 2023 Co-op Student of the Year.
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As we know, skilled tradespeople are in demand. Over the next 10 years, most skilled trades expect between 2,000 and 3,000 jobs openings. Surpassing even those impressive numbers are Carpenter (8,440 jobs) and Automotive Service Technician (5,120 jobs).
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Approximately 100 students and 20 employers participated in Coast Mountain College’s (CMTN) recent career fair on March 19. There was something for everyone, with representatives from industries including finance, construction, law enforcement, social services, health, mining, environmental consulting, and more.
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The Camosun College Enactus team took first place at the regional competition in Calgary on March 14 and 15, 2024. The social enterprise team wowed the judges in the Alumni Innovation and Impact Challenge category with their socially relevant meal kit project designed to help tackle food insecurity on campus.
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The house our Enhanced Carpentry Foundation students are building had its blower door test and passed with flying colours!
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CNC’s trades and technologies team is excited to set a new course for student success while strengthening relationships with industry partners.
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snəw̓eyəɬ leləm̓ Langara College is pleased to release its first equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) framework. The framework outlines Langara’s EDI work over the next three years (2024-27), and details the actions Langara is committed to taking in the immediate future and beyond.
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When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at Okanagan College, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at OC after graduation.
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NIC Fest is an opportunity for people to explore upcoming training and program opportunities or learn about ways they can learn close to home. NIC Fest is taking place on multiple campuses this month. This free event is open to the public and includes campus tours and face-to-face time with faculty, also giving job seekers a chance to network with regional employers.
