Education Outcomes

• Northern BC college students reported over 90% satisfaction with their education overall.
• 85-90 % of recent Northern BC college graduates believed the topics they studied are relevant to their careers.

Employment Opportunities

• Many industries are based in the Northern heart of province, allowing students to jumpstart their careers upon graduation.
• More than 80% of recent graduates report entering into full time jobs upon graduation.
• The region has the highest full time employment rates in the province.
• There are a projected 55,000 new jobs and job openings between 2015-2025.
• Northern BC is home to leading industries in the province, such as:
  • Mining
  • Clean energy
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Oil and gas
  • Forestry
  • Agriculture
  • Tourism

Your Education on Your Terms

• There are few waitlists at our institutions, putting you directly into the program of your choice on your terms.
• Many course credits can be transferred from one BC post-secondary institution to another.
• Your choice of a college is not locked-in: you can use the BC Transfer system to change colleges or universities without losing credit for the courses you have completed.

Welcoming and Affordable Communities

• If you live in the North, you can study close to home.
• If you’re from elsewhere, you’ll fit right into the welcoming small-town atmosphere.
• The cost of living in smaller towns can be a fraction of the big city.
• Northern communities offer all of the comforts of home with none of the lineups or wait lists; each community offers excellent recreational facilities, programs, dining and entertainment.

Student Focused Studies

• Northern institutions are smaller:  you’ll get to know your professors, teaching staff, advisors and other students personally.
• Academic standards are high and courses are academically equivalent to those at the larger institutions.

Career Track Learning Opportunities

• Technical and trades training courses are aligned to local needs: successful grads have strong job prospects.
• Some colleges have specialized centres for career training in fields including Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Mining, and Clean Energy.
• Each institution offers unique co-op opportunities and the chance to get hands-on learning experiences under your belt.
• Proximity to industry and with a smaller pool of graduates, you benefit from accelerated career opportunities.