Are you looking to explore new interests and learn new skills with a group of like-minded people? Become a lifelong learner! Learning in Retirement Based in Nelson. Greater Trail Life-Long Learners Based in Trail.
Expand on your skills and grow your career with courses in the trades, hospitality and tourism, cannabis and ski resort operations. Trades Advance your career with courses in barbering, BC codes, refrigeration occupations and more. Hospitality & Tourism Build on your hospitality training or get started with courses in food safety and more. Ski Industry Courses Explore up-to-date industry training
Stay active and engaged with the natural world through courses on environment and sustainability, gardening and an array of outdoor pursuits. Gardening Learn the basics of gardening, find out how to plant for pollinators and more. Recreation & Leisure Browse courses on bike maintenance, wilderness navigation, mushroom foraging and more.
Explore opportunities for financial support as you gain a new skill, bolster your experience or advance your career through professional development. Craig Andrews Community Education (CACE) Bursary StrongerBC Future Skills Grant
Haleluya Hailu Coming from a family of immigrants, I was taught from a very young age that nothing is too far out of reach if you work hard enough for it. Growing up, my parents tried their best to push me out of my comfort zone, involving me in the arts and community theater and cultivating my passionate love of poetry and jazz. Moving to Nelson, I’ve never felt so uncomfortable. I was out of my
Conversations & Connections I joined Selkirk College in 2022, excited to continue a legacy of offering community-based post-secondary education that prepares students for successful, meaningful futures. Conversation and collaboration are very important to me, and I'll be connecting with the students, employees and community members who make Selkirk College a vibrant hub for education, innovation
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality
Upgrade your skills and take your career to the next level with a short-term course. You could be eligible to receive up to $3,500 to help cover tuition fees for select short programs. The next intake for StrongerBC future skills grant-eligible courses is fall 2024 . Learn more about the future skills grant . Do I Qualify? You could be eligible for a future skills grant if you: Are a Canadian
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada believes that for Canada to flourish in the 21st century, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians follows ten principles. Read What We Have Learned: Principles of Truth and Reconciliation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. The Principles 1 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity for the college community to come together in the spirit of reconciliation. Indigenous students were invited to submit a custom graphic for an orange shirt to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. This year's shirt was designed by Payton Maffioli, a Métis student in the Recreation, Fish & Wildlife Program
Research Support Fund The Research Support Fund assists Canadian post-secondary institutions and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes with the expenses associated with managing the research funded by the three federal research granting agencies. A Tri-Agency Initiative The Research Support Fund is a tri-agency initiative of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Stay with us while you are in the Kootenay region! Our accommodations suit budget-conscious individuals and groups for short- and long-term stays from June to mid-August. Castlegar Summer Stay Nelson Summer Stay
Learn the basics and beyond in first aid and safety training. Let our trained instructors take you through the basics and beyond of how to keep yourself, your family and your co-workers healthy and safe in any situation. Our courses include Red Cross and WorkSafeBC certifications, avalanche training, firearms and hunting, and first aid for mental health. This category also includes wildfire
Are you 50 or older? Have a curious mind? Want to explore new interests and learn new skills with a group of like-minded people? Would you like to meet new friends, and have some fun at the same time? Nelson and Area Learning in Retirement Society is a non-profit organization run by seniors for seniors, working in partnership with Selkirk College. Who We Are Learning in Retirement (LiR) offers our
The Mir Centre for Peace builds cultures of peace through learning and dialogue. Our lecture series, trainings, workshops, films, research and collaborations with community organizations help advance peace and justice both locally and in our wider world. Visit the Mir Centre for Peace
Rural communities, industries and businesses face unique opportunities and challenges. We help solve these real-world challenges by bringing together highly specialized expertise, cutting-edge technology, research infrastructure assets and enthusiastic students. Here at Selkirk Innovates, we call on collaboration to solve problems and make life better. From rural homelessness and economic
At this time, this program is not accepting applications. If you would like to be notified if space opens up, please submit an expression of interest. Expression of Interest How to Apply 1 Submit an online application and payment using EducationPlannerBC Apply to Selkirk College Follow the prompts to submit an official application and required application payment. Once you have received an
Our Accessibility Commitment 2023–2025 aims to enhance and grow our work to meet our values of community, access, respect and excellence. This commitment develops a framework for future plans. Help Us Improve If you have faced accessibility challenges, we want to know about it. Your feedback will be considered as part of the continuous improvement of our accessibility efforts. Some feedback may be
2024 February 5 - Winter 30 Week Program begins. August 29 - Winter 30 Week Program ends. September 3 - Fall 36 Week Program begins. 2025 May 22 - Fall 36 Week Program ends. February 3 - Winter 30 Week Program begins. August 28 - Winter 30 Week Program ends. Find out about college-wide important dates .
A Community of Care Selkirk College is for everyone. We strive to create a culture of compassion that considers physical health and wellness, mental health, acceptance, social justice and belonging. We're here to support you and help you succeed–in and out of the classroom.
Have questions about Tuition & Enrolment Certificates? Read our frequently asked questions. What is an eligible program/course? A minimum of three weeks and 10 hours each week OR a minimum of three weeks and no less than 12 hours per month. Please note that courses must be at a post-secondary level, and that Academic Upgrading and English Language Program courses are not eligible. Learn more about
Building Remarkable Futures: Strategic Plan 2019-2024 is the culmination of community consultation, employee engagement, student input and the core values that have steered the regional college for more than 50 years. Read the Strategic Plan Together, We Build Remarkable Futures With the mission statement that “Together we build remarkable futures,” Selkirk College commits to its pledge of