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Katie Comrie

Katie has lived in the area for over 15 years and considers Castlegar her "new hometown." She and her daughter regularly explore all that the Kootenays have to offer and enjoy many outdoor pursuits. Katie has been an educator in the public school system for 20 years and brings the accompanying knowledge and expertise to her position as Healthy Campus coordinator. She completed her masters of

Resources & FAQs

The College Readiness Tool (CRT) is an adaptive assessment. This means that the questions are chosen for you on the basis of your answers to previous questions. This technique selects just the right questions for your ability level. Because the test works this way, you must answer every question when it is first given. You can change your answer to a particular question before moving on to the

Amanda Sigurdson

Amanda graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in 2021. Her nursing career has primarily focused on mental health. Her background includes nursing in geriatric psychiatry, expanding to acute inpatient psychiatry and psychiatric emergency services on Vancouver Island. In the West Kootenay, she gained experience working in opioid antagonist treatment. In her spare time, Amanda

Martin Tagseth

Martin Tagseth received his first formal art education in Alberta, earning a Fine Art Diploma from Red Deer College in 1989. He then traveled to Halifax, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1991. Tagseth’s studies next took him to The Ohio State University where he received his MFA degree.and finally to Norway’s Insstitutt Keramisk

Robin DuPont

Robin’s education in the field of ceramics has been wide-ranging and includes educational training from four institutions, in three different countries. With a completed BFA from Alberta College of Art and Design in Calgary, AB, Canada, Robin also studied at Kootenay School of the Arts, in Nelson, BC, Canada, at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia and completed his MFA

Chess Club

Monday, January 29, 2024 | 3pm - 5pm
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Castlegar, Gymnasium U17

Stem Cell Registration Event

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 | 10am - 1pm
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Castlegar, The Pit

Frequently Asked Questions - Practical Nursing

What is the admission process? Acceptance to the Practical Nursing Program is based on a first-qualified basis given that the applicant meets all the requirements. What exactly does “first qualified” mean? To be considered “qualified,” you’ll need to submit the following items: Selkirk College Application Form PNP application form Requisite Skills and Abilities declaration form English language

Application Information

The next intake starts January 2025! Applications will be accepted starting February 2024. 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 acknowledgment letter with an assigned student number, please follow Step 2. The program

Assessment Services

External Exams External exam services are available to anyone attending an institution or professional organization other than Selkirk College. College Readiness Tool This tool is designed to assess your readiness for post-secondary and help you prepare for a successful educational experience. Typing Tests Zoom tests qualify as in-person for employment purposes, such as Interior Health, Fraser

Childcare Services

Students can access two childcare centres, one on our Silver King Campus in Nelson and one on our Castlegar Campus. Supporting Families Nelson Childcare Operated by Kootenay Kids, this centre can accommodate infants, toddlers and 3-to 5-year-olds. Castlegar Childcare Operated by Kootenay Family Place, this centre can accommodate infants, toddlers and 3-to 5-year-olds.

Viewbook

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Past Projects

The International Youth Internship Program was a partnership with Bow Valley College in Alberta and College of the Rockies. The program, which was funded through Global Affairs Canada , aimed to offer all post-secondary graduates in Canada the opportunity to gain professional experience through international development work.

Awards

Thank You, Change-makers! Every year, we present Selkirk College Environmental Sustainability Awards to a student and an employee who have made significant contributions to environmental sustainability. We thank them for their outstanding leadership in encouraging a culture of sustainability campus and in our community. Student Recipients Avianne Clempson 2021/22 Avianna hosted TEDxSelkirkCollege

Tales of SROAM Success

Since its humble beginnings as an upstart one-year program on Nelson’s Silver King Campus in 1980, the Ski Resort Operations & Management Program (SROAM) has become a foundational post-secondary educational training ground. Found in every corner and crevasse of the outdoor industry, 40 years of SROAM grads make a daily difference throughout the Kootenays, across the country and around the globe

Remembering Dr. Myler Wilkinson

December 4, 2020, marked the passing of Dr. Myler Wilkinson, former instructor of Peace Studies and English at Selkirk College. Born April 5, 1953, in Vancouver BC, Myler was a lifelong athlete and friend, with an infectious smile, ready jokes and glowing interest in every person he met. Myler's life took him throughout the world as an accomplished scholar and a visionary educator as he shared a

Work-Integrated Learning

Win-Win Partnerships Get a leg up launching into the workforce with experiential and work-integrated learning opportunities. Work integrated learning is an approach that allows students to apply their education in real-world settings through different types of partnerships with industry and community-based organizations. Our partners get access to highly motivated student talent and help grow a

Nursing Student Life

What Does Life as a Nursing Student Look Like? Everyone's educational experience is a little different, but there are certain characteristics that we celebrate about learning here. Third-year Selkirk Nursing Program students Kara and Jennifer provided this information as part of a project they worked on in partnership with Interior Health in 2020/21. Small Class Sizes and a Supportive Community