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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Selkirk Innovates houses over $2 million in specialized equipment . Our equipment, combined with the technical expertise of our creative, skilled and passionate staff and students, supports our partners in developing and advancing their products and services. 3D printers FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 5+ x Ultimakers 10+ x Ender 3 v2 3 x TronXY Large Format 3D Printer Intamsys FunMat Pro 410 SLA
Visit our facilities to meet your applied research and innovation needs, collaborate with creative minds and access over $2 million in specialized, cutting-edge equipment. Where Innovation Happens Selkirk Technology Access Centre A hub for advanced technologies in Trail. Applied Research & Innovation Centre A hub for applied research in Castlegar.
We're setting goals to improve our environmental sustainability—and making sure we meet them. Measuring our progress helps us understand where we’re at, plan for the future and see that we’re making a real difference. Tracking Our Progress There are a few ways that we stay on top of our commitment to environmental sustainability. Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System The
Welcome Spaces & Learning Spaces Indigenous learning spaces, facilities and dedicated ceremonial spaces help promote intergenerational transfer of knowledge, skills and stories. Fostering Cross-Cultural Understanding By offering a base for community dialogue and cross-cultural understanding, these spaces support our vision of a resilient, dynamic and equitable future. The Gathering Place The
Relationships, Experiential Learning & Programming We are committed to the intentional process of establishing and maintaining respectful and right relationships with Indigenous governments, organizations, families and learners. Memoranda of Understanding In recognition of the importance of building long-term relationships with the First Nations people of the Southern Interior and West Kootenay
Guided by Five Fundamental Commitments Our mission is to provide personal experiences that build confident and imaginative learners who are ready to thrive in their community and in our dynamic world. As we develop, implement and operate programming, supports and operations, we are guided by five fundamental commitments: Equity, diversity and inclusion Reconciliation Research and innovation
Thank You, Peace Builders! Haleluya Hailu Peace & Human Rights Award Hayley Sluyter Myler Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship Alex P. Relkoff Scholarship Mir Centre for Peace Grant Michelle Durning Maurilia Coc Macs Memorial Scholarship