Seven public colleges in British Columbia will be offering a new micro-credential program that will support rural economic growth. North Island College is leading the development and delivery of the micro-credential, which will also be offered through Coast Mountain College, College of New Caledonia, College of the Rockies, Northern Lights College, Okanagan College, and Selkirk College. The 12-week program comprises six stackable courses focusing on boosting the economic development capacity of rural and remote municipalities, local government, and Indigenous communities. Students will learn about topics such as infrastructure and resource development, entrepreneurship, and market research and analysis. They will also complete a final project where they help design an economic development plan.
