CNC launches Entrepreneur Mentorship Program

The College of New Caledonia is launching an Entrepreneur Mentorship Program this fall to connect students with business leaders. The program will include practical learning opportunities, one-on-one mentorship, and industry engagement to prepare students for successful careers or entrepreneurial ventures. “Learning is most powerful when students have opportunities to connect what they are studying in […]

The College of New Caledonia will be expanding its DRIVE Program in Quesnel through new funding from the Government of British Columbia’s Community and Employer Partnerships program. The DRIVE Program trains students to become commercial drivers, and offers participants industry certifications and licensing supports. It is fully funded to help remove barriers to training and […]

The College of New Caledonia has launched a new Health Sciences Discovery Pathway for learners interested in health care careers. The program is a tuition-free preparatory program that will help learners build their confidence, academic readiness, and awareness of career options before they enter into a competitive health science program. When it launches in Fall […]

Students in College of New Caledonia’s Job Education Training Program launched a 3D printing microbusiness to develop their creative and entrepreneurial skills. The JETSTREAM 3D Maker Lab offers students the opportunity to develop their skillsets in entrepreneurship through hands-on experiences with emerging technology. Students participate in all aspects of the process, participating in product design, […]

Castanet reports that the closure of satellite campuses across British Columbia is harming access to higher ed. The article discusses the impact of the potential and actual campus closures in towns such as Barriere, Clearwater, Fort St James, Nelson, and Williams Lake. Community leaders such as Fort St James Mayor Martin Elphee and Clearwater Mayor […]

The College of New Caledonia and HEC Montréal have each launched new business programs. CNC has announced that it will offer a Business Administration Program, starting Fall 2026. The program will award learners a certificate after their first year and a diploma after their second year. HEC Montréal created three microprograms in the areas of […]

Three colleges have announced further operational changes to address deficits and improve their financial sustainability. Camosun College reportedly needs to cut up to $9M from its budget after seeing its international enrolment drop by 60% over two years. Camosun President Lane Trotter said that the college is working with unions to explore options such as […]

The College of New Caledonia has partnered with the Prince George Kodiaks, a junior football league team, to create postsecondary opportunities for the players. This partnership will include tuition support for players and joint recruitment campaigns. Additionally, the partnership will offer CNC students practical learning experiences, including placements within the football club for CNC kinesiology […]

College of New Caledonia has issued a warning to students and employees about a cybersecurity incident that may have exposed some personal information. In a notice, the college explained that there is no evidence that personal information has been misused, but that data such as names, phone numbers, emails, and student/employee ID numbers may have […]

Coast Mountain College, the College of New Caledonia, Northern Lights College, and the University of Northern British Columbia have partnered with Northern Health on a regional campaign to address healthcare staffing shortages. The campaign promotes related programs offered by the four institutions in areas and emphasizes how local training can lead to rewarding careers with […]