A successful post-secondary journey requires an inspiring beginning. Two women who have assisted learners through early steps at Selkirk College are being recognized with Board of Governors awards for their efforts to help build remarkable futures. Ktunaxa Nation Elder Anne Jimmie and retired Nursing Program instructor Joanne van der Ham are the 2022 recipients of the annual honours. Jimme is the
In the age of multi-device information access at your fingertips, a freshly renovated computer lab at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus Library is urging students to explore the lifeblood of post-secondary learning. Made possible with funds provided by Columbia Basin Trust through its ongoing support of enhancing student experience, the new $100,000 computer lab has added more work stations, the
With almost 3,000 students and staff active in the Selkirk College community, the life-and-times of the regional post-secondary is very much a reflection of broader society. Expanding horizons and building tangible futures is the focus, while overcoming challenges and vanquishing obstacles is what ultimately creates exciting outcomes. After all our society has been through in the last two-plus
Have your child cared for while you take Selkirk College Upgrading courses. Parents Learn, Children Play FREE onsite child minding FREE light breakfast and snacks provided Upgrading courses, fully funded Improve learning skills Upgrade for your Adult Dogwood or college Support from friendly instructors Start anytime, classes & self-paced Fun Crafts and Storytime activities for you and your
Co-op education is a process of education that formally integrates students' academic study with periods of related work experience with an employer. A co-op work term is four-months long and aligns with the regular semester schedule. It allows you to access experiential learning in your field of study by applying your studies in a real employment setting. Co-op work terms are paid positions with
First-year students: Field School for this program is last two weeks of April. School of Environment and Geomatics Student Conference last Wednesday of term (April). Application Deadline: Completed applications will be received until the end of August 31, however, it is strongly suggested to apply early to our programs to avoid disappointment, as our programs can fill by early spring. Find out
First-year students: Field School for this program is the last two weeks of April. The School of Environment and Geomatics Student Conference is the last Wednesday of term (April). Application deadline: Completed applications will be received until the end of August 31, however, it is strongly suggested to apply early to our programs to avoid disappointment, as our programs can fill by early
First-year students: Field School for this program is the last two weeks of April. The School of Environment and Geomatics Student Conference is the last Wednesday of term (April). Application Deadline: Completed applications will be received until the end of August 31, however, it is strongly suggested to apply early to our programs to avoid disappointment, as our programs can fill by early
Your Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) Certificate serves as your prerequisite for entry into the Child & Youth Care Specialty and Early Childhood Care & Education Specialty. The Social Service Worker Human Services Diploma Specialty can be taken by ECCE certificate graduates—additional bridging courses are required. Please note that students planning to transfer into a degree program at
Locally and around the world, new strategies to protect human rights and promote peaceful conflict transformation are in action. Trained Peace Professionals Unarmed Civilian Peacekeeping (UCP) involves the use of trained peace professionals who use the principles of nonviolence to provide direct physical protection to civilians in a variety of contexts. Some of the strategies used include
Your Social Service Worker (SSW) Program certificate serves as your prerequisite for entry into either of the following Human Services diploma specialties for a total of two years study at Selkirk College. These specialties are Child & Youth Care Specialty and Social Service Worker Specialty. Please note that students planning to transfer into a degree program at another post-secondary institution
Your Education Assistant & Community Support Worker (EACSW) certificate serves as your prerequisite for entry into the following Human Services Diploma Specialty for a total of two years of study at Selkirk College. These specialties are the Child & Youth Care Specialty and the Social Service Worker Human Services Diploma Specialty. These can be taken by EACSW certificate graduates - additional