In memoriam: Jim Kassen, 1945–2019, Northern Lights College’s Longest-Serving President Tag: Northern Lights College
Jim Kassen, former president of Northern Lights College, passed away on November 19, 2019. He was 74.
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.
Northern Lights College to Receive Funding to Expand Health Care Assistant Training Tag: Northern Lights College
The Province of BC has announced that it is taking action to further increase the number of qualified health care assistants to continue improving care for seniors.
Northern Lights College Farm Residence, Ready for Residents Tag: Northern Lights College
NLC has a new kind of O.K. Corral for students. In addition to campus housing at Northern Lights College, rodeo team athletes can also reside on the College Farm located directly across from the Dawson Creek Transfer Station East on Hwy 49.
Northern Lights College Nursing Degree Program coming to the Northeast Tag: Northern Lights College
The first nursing degree program in the Northeast will ensure more patients in the region can access care that will improve their quality of life, while students can pursue health-care education and training closer to home.
The Government of Canada Donates Surplus Coast Guard Helicopter to Northern Lights College Tag: Northern Lights College
The Government of Canada is supporting the development of well-trained, skilled personnel to serve the aerospace industry of the future, by donating surplus Coast Guard assets to colleges and universities across Canada. These donations are helping to support aircraft maintenance training in Canada, providing practical and hands-on experience to students.
Northern Lights College Students Put Spotlight on the Missing and Murdered Tag: Northern Lights College
Red is a sacred colour for indigenous nations, believed to be one that helps a spirit find its way home.
Northern Lights College Bursary Provides Support to Students Entering Trades Tag: Northern Lights College
During the TransCanada Economic Summit, Kiel Gidden, TransCanada BC Public Affairs Manager, presented Kim McPhedran, executive director of the Northern Lights College Foundation, with a $50,000 donation to the TransCanada Pathway to Pipeline Readiness Trades Bursary.
Northern Lights College: Brothers from India ‘Living the Dream’ Tag: Northern Lights College
When two brothers left their small farming community in India to study at Northern Lights College, it would be a truly life-changing experience.
Adult Learners in Fort St. John Get Literacy Skills Tag: Northern Lights College
Literacy programs in Fort St. John are giving adult learners the opportunity to connect with their community, calculate interest on a car loan, read labels and fill out forms.
New Trades Facility Gives NLC Students Skills to Build a Strong Future Tag: Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College's new trades training centre, which opened for classes in September 2018, is providing students with hands-on learning using industry-standard equipment to gain the tools and skills necessary for a career in the skilled trades.