Courageous Dialogues: Moving Beyond Polarization is a project that aims to build skills, capacity and willingness to understand how we as a society have come to be so divided on so many issues of social concern and what we can do to overcome these divisions. Now Recruiting Participants for Focus Groups Students! Are you tired of biting your tongue during difficult conversations? Do you experience
Our program supports your development of the knowledge, skills and values necessary for the practice of professional nursing in a complex health care system. The program is designed to educate nurses to work with individual clients, families and communities from a health-promotion perspective. You will learn the importance of understanding the client’s experience of health and healing and how to
High school students can get a jump start on their trades training through Youth Train in Trades. Don't wait to build your experience and skills! What is Youth Train in Trades? Youth Train in Trades (YTT) is a dual-credit program, which means that students in Grade 12 can work on the Level 1 of technical trades training while earning credit toward their high school graduation. Offered through
Instructor, Practical Nursing Amanda moved to the Kootenays in 2002, with her husband and it has been "home" ever since. As an alumni of Selkirk College this is where her passion for gerontology began. Since graduating in 2011, Amanda has worked in several areas of the West Kootenays. Her experience includes working with seniors in complex care environments with a strong focus on palliative care
Instructor, Health Care Assistant and Practical Nursing Rochelle was born and raised right here in the Kootenays. She has also lived on the coast, up north and in Alberta. Rochelle started her health care journey as a Health Care Assistant when her children were young. She went on to complete my LPN in Calgary and then returned to the Kootenays to work in various settings within Interior Health
Students are responsible for maintaining their immigration status and obeying Canadian immigration regulations while studying in Canada. Check your immigration documents (study permit, Co-op work permit and/or temporary resident visa) to make sure they are accurate and up to date. Plan to renew them at least six months before they expire. A valid permit allows you to remain in Canada while you
Instructor, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ben is a graduate of the Selkirk College Nursing Program (2012). Upon graduation Ben was offered a permanent position on Unit 57 (Hematology/Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplant) at the Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. Ben spent his early career in this unique but demanding clinical area in various roles: charge nurse, nurse clinician, and
From high school-level education, university transfer and degree programs to trades, arts and heavy industrial training, we have a program that is right for you. We offer a variety of options for students just starting their post-secondary journey or returning as a mature student. Complete your credential here or transfer your credits toward furthering your education. 2026/27 Academic Calendar
Professional Cook 1 September 14, 2026: Classes start, program runs for 28 weeks (14 weeks in the fall, 14 weeks in the winter) Professional Cook 2 September 14, 2026: Classes start, program runs for 14 weeks Professional Cook 3 January 5, 2026: Classes start, program runs for 6 weeks Find out about college-wide important dates.