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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Makayla graduated from Victoria High School in 2019, having faced significant challenges with her mental health during those years, which made working and studying difficult. Determined to move forward, she worked hard to find employment and complete the admission process needed to begin her studies at Camosun in 2024.
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Selkirk College is pleased to announce the establishment of the Selkirk Ion-source Research Centre (SIRC)—a ground-breaking initiative made possible through a generous donation from D-Pace, a Nelson-based leader in the global particle accelerator industry.
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Vancouver Community College (VCC) Alumni Relations held a Red Seal Recognition event in September, recognizing graduates from across the trades education programs offered at VCC.
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In collaboration with the Rivershed Society of BC, Andrea Erwin from CNC’s Natural Resources & Forest Technology program led a workshop earlier this month on stream ecology and how invertebrates can be used as an indicator of stream health.
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Natalie Panattoni’s journey from education to accounting began at College of the Rockies. After switching programs, she completed her business degree and earned her CPA designation.
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With more than 500 new and returning Okanagan College (OC) trades and apprenticeship students attending the College this fall, a new online mentorship platform is now live, to connect students with mentors who can support them on their journey to a meaningful – and well-paid – career in the skilled trades.
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North Island College is marking its 50th anniversary with a digital exhibit and campus celebrations.
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Miss International 2005 winner, Lara Quigaman, transitioned from a successful career in the acting and beauty pageant industries to become an early childhood educator in Canada.
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The CMTN Foundation and Coast Mountain College (CMTN) are pleased to announce the first seven recipients of the Northern Learner Entrance Award. This is a new incentive for top high school graduates to pursue their first year of post-secondary education locally.
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Northern Lights College has upgraded our boiler lab thanks to Birchcliff Energy’s donation of a steam separator and valve for our Fort St. John Campus, a project worth $8,500.
