Your complete guide to upcoming NWC programs & courses

2020-21 COLLEGE

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03 WELCOME TO NWC 13 UNIVERSITY 22 COMPUTERS 04 BUSINESS 14 ADMISSIONS CHART 24 CUSTOMIZED TRAINING 06 HEALTH CARE & 16 ADULT BASIC SOLUTIONS COMMUNITY SERVICES EDUCATION 26 SCHOLARSHIPS 09 TRADES 20 SAFETY & INDUSTRY 27 APPLY NOW 12 DEGREES TRAINING

NWC is here to provide you with quality education and advanced skills needed to reach your career goals. Through partnerships with Polytechnic, University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan, NWC delivers a diverse range of programs with credentials that are recognized by employers across . • Unique campus settings where exceptional instructors and supportive staff help to make your educational experience a success. • We have a fully furnished, student residence at our Meadow Lake Campus. Apply today to secure your housing needs. • Contact us. We are here to help you. Seats are limited. Apply today.

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To enhance your employment opportunities, voluntary job placements and work experiences are incorporated into Saskatchewan Polytechnic programs. Job coaches support students through preparation and on-site support. NWC STUDENTS GET HIRED. Career Support Student Services

Are you just out of school or between jobs? Our Student Services staff are here to help WELCOME TO NWC Are you looking to make a career change? you reach your goals. We strive to build Come see our career counsellors to assist a supportive and fun learning community you with your career decisions and training and offer a variety of activities which have plans. They will help you reach your goals. included Welcome Day, Lunch & Learn, Our supportive staff can assist you with: Career Fair, Community Fair, Fitness • Resumé building Challenge, Family Swim Nights, and Family • Academic planning Bowling, among others. Students may seek • Financial assistance options individual support to address personal or • Job search skills academic barriers to success. Students may • One-on-one confidential career planning also contact student services for referrals to • Portfolio development outside agencies or access to tutors. Contact Student Services at the Campus at 306-937-5100 or at the Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5108.

Student Residence A great place to live! Fully furnished! Quality and affordable student housing is available at Meadow Lake Campus. The residences include a mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units to suit your budget. Family rates for 2 or 3 bedroom units are also available.

Visit www.northwestcollege.ca/ current_students/residences.html for an application form. For more information call the residence clerk at 306-234-5121.

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 3 www.northwestcollege.ca Your Success Matters!

Business Battlefords Campus The one-year Business certificate program gives you a well-rounded business foundation for entry-level positions. You’ll learn core business concepts: accounting, finance, management, computers, marketing, Office Administration human resources and more. Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus Office Administration is a one-year certificate program that provides Supporting Rural knowledge and skill development related to the business office BUSINESS Entrepreneurship environment. This program will have an emphasis on computer One project the Leoville Level 4 class applications. Instruction will completed was a Work Integrated Learning include projects that will give you (WIL) project with a strong emphasis on a hands-on understanding of the entrepreneurship. Students designed the demands and rewards of work in baby star blanket business case, created an office setting. and also marketed the blankets. Partnering with a quilt shop in , the students’ blankets were then sold to customers.This integration of real work made the learning outcomes more relevant to the students.

32 programs Offered Off-Campus 27% of Students Study Off-Campus

4 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection www.northwestcollege.ca MEGAN WRIGHT Hairstylist - Battlefords Campus Megan had an amazing year as a hairstyling student, finding herself winning silver at the Provincial Skills Canada competition in April. Megan then accepted the challenge of preparing 75% for a national competition, taking her first flight and attending the National Skills Canada competition in Halifax, Nova Scotia, without a coach on site. Megan rose to the occasion and of programs have won gold at nationals! A very proud moment for Megan, her family and the College. Receiving the Presidents Achievement Scholarship, valued at $1500, was also a big workplace accomplishment for Megan. Nominated by her instructor, Megan exemplified strong leadership skills, strength of character and a positive attitude, earning her this award. opportunites Megan is now enjoying her career in a dynamic and creative industry, working at Phase 4 in North , applying the skills she gained in the Hairstylist Program.

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 5 www.northwestcollege.ca Make a Difference Continuing Care Community Assistant Mental Health Battlefords Campus Battlefords Campus (Part-time) Meadow Lake Campus Add tools to help you support clients and patients, as well as promote mental health. This is a great professional development The Continuing Care Assistant program option for students to take on a part-time allows you to make a difference in someone’s basis. The program provides you with the life everyday. This program is a one-year knowledge and skills you need to work certificate program. If you enjoy caring effectively everyday with mental health and for others, the Continuing Care Assistant wellness issues. This can range through program might be right for you. You’ll work depression, addiction and trauma recovery. directly with clients in long-term care, home care, assisted living, and even special needs The program focuses on awareness and classrooms. You will help them with mobility, prevention, supportive intervention, treatment personal care, assisting them to eat their strategies, and advocacy and collaboration meals and medication monitoring. Your clinical with community partners. work experiences will give you a taste of different work settings and offer you a strong foundation as a health care support staff.

Part-time programs are available by modules in: • • St. Walburg •

Please refer to the College website for information on dates and tuition. HEALTH CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICES

26 Communities including 14

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Psychiatric Nursing Practical Nursing

Battlefords Campus Battlefords Campus Psychiatric Nursing is a two-and-a-half- Meadow Lake Campus year diploma program delivered through The two-year Practical Nursing blended learning via classes, labs and diploma program trains you to be practicums. Experienced faculty will help you link theory with practice to help clients a vital part of today’s health care with mental illness, psychiatric disorders and team. You will learn to provide developmental and/or cognitive difficulties compassionate, professional function at their maximum potential. You nursing care to a full range of will build a strong foundation in psychiatric patients from infants to seniors nursing practice, including health assessment in acute care, long-term care and and interventions; mental health challenges; within the community. You will counselling models and therapeutic get hands-on clinical experience relationships; family and community allowing you to grow into a partnerships; psychotropic pharmacology; confident nurse before entering and addictions and forensics. the job market.

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 7 www.northwestcollege.ca Early Childhood Education Battlefords Campus - Level 1&2 Early Childhood Education gives you the knowledge and skills you need to work in a variety of child care settings. The program integrates current research on early childhood education into all of your courses. You’ll receive well-rounded training in child and adolescent development and guidance techniques. You will receive hands-on experience developing programming for creative arts, language, cognitive, social and emotional development.

Contact the College for any questions you may have.

Youth Care Worker Certificate

Battlefords Campus North West College is offering the one-year Youth Care Worker Certificate program as it has transfer credit towards social work and justice studies degrees. The Youth Care Worker program will help you develop the skills you need to build healthy relationships with children, youth and families. You will get practical experience planning and implementing activities geared towards youth. You will learn about addictions, the criminal justice system, behavioural intervention strategies, therapeutic activities, and Indigenous awareness, among other topics making you a valuable support staff for youth in your community. HEALTH CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Saskatchewan Polytechnic 35 program offerings

8 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection www.northwestcollege.ca Hands on Training

Carpentry Meadow Lake Campus This certificate program will get you started in the largest trade in the construction industry. You’ll need good problem-solving skills, a TRADES solid work ethic and the ability to work on your own or as part of a team. When you graduate, you’ll be qualified for jobs with construction companies, general contractors and subcontractors, or in the maintenance departments of school boards, health districts, mining operations and government departments.

Electrician Meadow Lake Campus Electrician is an applied certificate program in a field that is in demand. You will acquire entry level skills training in electrical installations and perform maintenance duties according to industry standards. Trade time and academic credit may be available for Heavy Equipment graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Get started in this & Truck & Transport high voltage career today. Technician

Meadow Lake Campus Forest to Fork Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician is a one-year certificate program. Meadow Lake Campus It provides knowledge and skill development The Forest to Fork Program introduces in servicing, maintaining, testing, diagnosing students to three different post-secondary and repairing heavy equipment, trucks, choices including the Integrated Resource buses and transport vehicles. Graduates will Management Diploma, Retail Meat Specialist receive training for levels one and two of the Applied Certificate and the Professional apprenticeship for the Heavy Duty Mechanics, Cooking Certificate. Students will learn a and Truck and Transport Mechanics. NWC wide range of topics that will introduce them has an excellent lab, fitted with the latest to the ideas of food security, beginning with equipment, including computer simulation plant species in Saskatchewan and their uses, technology, giving our students the best processing wild meat properly and, finally, training possible. Get geared up for this to getting it on the table with proper cooking program today. techniques.

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 9 www.northwestcollege.ca TRADES Hairstylist

Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus Do you want to be a cut above? Hairstylist is a one-year certificate program. This program will provide you with practical experience in a salon while helping you complete your 1500 hour pre-employment program. You will learn how to perform techniques on hair, wigs, hairpieces, skin and nails, as well as salon management. The program provides an apprenticeship period of up to two years.

VALUES • Excellence • Invested Battlefords Campus Salon • Integrity • Innovation Salon Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-4pm

Open: January 14th - June 4th, 2020 Over $97,000 To book an appointment awarded in Call: 306-937-5101 scholarships

10 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection www.northwestcollege.ca Plumbing & Pipefitting

Meadow Lake Campus Plumbing and Pipefitting is an applied certificate program. This training gives you foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in plumbing installation, water supplies, waste systems and plumbing fixtures. This 17-week program will get you started on a career path in no time. Take

the plunge into this great trade. TRADES

Professional Cooking Welding Meadow Lake Campus Battlefords Campus Do you love to cook? North West College’s Professional Cooking is a one-year certificate Meadow Lake Campus program that offers the hands-on training Welding is a one-year certificate necessary to work as part of a culinary team. program where you will build The Professional Cooking certificate earns knowledge and skills in operating you a full year of apprenticeship towards welding equipment and performing becoming a journeyperson cook. This is your basic welding operations. You’ll first step toward becoming a Red Seal cook, get hands-on instruction in cutting an interprovincial standard of excellence processes, gas metal arc, as well recognized across Canada. This is an exciting as learning general shop practice career that has a tasty pay-off. and shop safety. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.

Take the Welding program to spark Try-A-Trade your career goals. Interactive Career Fair

Visit www.northwestcollege.ca for upcoming dates and information.

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 11 www.northwestcollege.ca Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)

Meadow Lake Campus In partnership with the University of Saskatchewan, North West College offers a full, four-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree program.

For more information, please contact North West College Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5100 or go to the college website at www.northwestcollege.ca

Supporting Your Road to Success

DEGREES Bachelor of Science in Edwards School of Nursing (BSN) Business – Direct Entry

Pre-Professional Year Battlefords Campus Start your Bachelor of Commerce with North Battlefords Campus West College. Complete your first year of With this pre-professional year you are programming here, with degree completion eligible to apply for the remaining three at the University of Saskatchewan main years of nursing education at the University campus. Take advantage of all the support, of Saskatchewan, leading to a Bachelor of scholarships and small class sizes this Science in Nursing (BSN). program provides.

The pre-professional year is foundational to the nursing program and will include courses in the humanities, natural, social and health sciences. It will prepare you to play a vital role as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the health care Pre-Social Work system. Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Regina should first enroll in the 30 credit hour 26 Pre-Social Work Program. The Pre-Social Work program requirements must be completed in University order for students to apply for admission to courses offered the BSW program. All Pre-Social Work courses are available at North West College.

12 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection www.northwestcollege.ca Get off to a fantastic start by taking your first year of almost any university program right here at the College.

North West College offers many university courses through face-to-face or distance learning; either televised or online. Contact Student Services for more information. UNIVERSITY Make the transition to university in an environment that fosters academic success. Through partnerships with the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan, NWC provides you with an opportunity to acquire your first year of classes for most degree programs. Students can enjoy interaction with professors in many face-to-face classes or participate in televised and online offerings.

All you need to do is go to the university’s website and fill out the application form.

https://urconnected.uregina.ca http://admissions.usask.ca

Once you are accepted, we will work with you to develop your program plan.

Please contact the Battlefords Campus at 306-937-5100 or the Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5100.

Continue your degree with

Low student to teacher ratio 12 to 1 in 1st year face-to-face courses

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 13 www.northwestcollege.ca PROGRAM FT/PT LENGTH LOCATION DATES Business Full Time 32 wks Battlefords Sept 1, 2020 - Apr 30, 2021 Carpentry Full Time 18 wks Meadow Lake Aug 31, 2020 - Jan 15, 2021 Community Mental Health Part Time 35 wks Battlefords Aug 25, 2020 - Jun 25, 2021 Continuing Care Assistant Full Time 32 wks Battlefords Sept 1, 2020 - Jun 12, 2021 Continuing Care Assistant Full Time 32 wks Meadow Lake Aug 31, 2020 - May 7, 2021 Continuing Care Assistant Part Time 34 wks Lloydminster Sept 3, 2020 - Jun 24, 2021 Continuing Care Assistant Full Time 32 wks Canwood Sept 14, 2020 - May 21, 2021 Continuing Care Assistant Part Time 34 wks St. Walburg Sept 4, 2020 - June 14, 2021 Early Childhood Education Full Time 38 wks Battlefords Sept 9, 2020 - Jun 11, 2021 Electrician Full Time 17 wks Meadow Lake Jan 11, 2021 - May 21, 2021 Forest to Fork Full Time 20 wks Meadow Lake Aug 24, 2020 - Jan 22, 2021 Hairstylist Full Time 45 wks Battlefords Aug 4, 2020 - Jun 25, 2021 Hairstylist Full Time 45 wks Meadow Lake Feb 3, 2020 - Jan 30, 2021

Heavy Equipment & Truck & Full Time 35 wks Meadow Lake Aug 31, 2020 - May 21, 2021 Transport Technician Office Administration Full Time 36 wks Battlefords Sept 1, 2020 - Apr 30, 2021 Office Administration Full Time 36 wks Meadow Lake Aug 3, 2020 - May 28, 2021 Plumbing & Pipefitting Full Time 17 wks Meadow Lake Sept 14, 2020 - Jan 29, 2021

Practical Nursing Full Time 76 wks Battlefords Mar 1, 2021 - Feb 9, 2023

Professional Cooking Full Time 35 wks Meadow Lake Aug 31, 2020 - May 21, 2021

Psychiatric Nursing Full Time 86 wks Battlefords Sept 1, 2020 - Dec 16, 2022

FT/PT varies Battlefords/ varies University Meadow Lake Welding Full Time 34 wks Battlefords Sept 1, 2020 - May 28, 2021 ADMISSIONS CHART Welding Full Time 34 wks Meadow Lake Aug 31, 2020 - May 21, 2021 Youth Care Worker Full Time 35 wks Battlefords Sept 3, 2020 - May 21, 2021 PROGRAMS BY LOCATION

Adult Education, Business, Community Mental Health, Continuing Care Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Hairstylist, Office Administration, Battlefords Campus Practical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Welding, Youth Care Worker Adult Education, Carpentry, Continuing Care Assistant, Electrician, Forest to Fork, Hairstylist, Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician, Meadow Lake Campus Office Administration, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Professional Cooking, Welding Ahtahkakoop Nation Adult Education Lloydminster Continuing Care Assistant PT Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation Adult Education Mosquito First Nation Adult Education Adult Education Moosomin Adult Education Canwood Adult Education, Continuing Care Assistant Pelican Lake First Nation Adult Education Cut Knife Adult Education St. Walburg Continuing Care Assistant PT Debden Adult Education First Nation Adult Education Duck Lake Adult Education Sturgeon Lake First Nation Adult Education Leoville Adult Education Adult Education Adult Education Thunderchild First Nation Adult Education

14 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection ADMISSIONS CHART 15 varies varies $75,500 $74,880 $71,320 $49,920 $49,920 $49,920 $49,920 $49,920 $56,240 $99,840 $53,300 $53,300 $93,600 $75,000 $75,000 $83,200 $75,920 $59,280 $99,840 $88,110 $88,110 $71,320 $31,200 - $31,200 - $31,200 - $35,360 - $58,240 - $29,120 - $66,560 - $37,440 - $37,440 - $23,280 $31,990 - $31,990 - $35,360 - $33,280 - $33,990 - $33,990 - $33,990 - $33,990 - $33,990 - $23,000 - $37,440 - $23,000 - $23,000 - $41,600 EARNING POTENTIAL 4 4 7 7 8 4 9 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 9 9 9 11 11 13 11 11 10 10 PAGE Applied Applied Applied Diploma Diploma Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate University Credit University CREDENTIAL LOCATION $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $75 $75 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $300 $350 $350 $300 $350 FEES varies North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | TBD TBD $800 $800 $700 varies BOOKS $1,750 $1,750 $1,700 $1,100 $1,815 $1,325 $1,325 $1,325 $1,325 $1,300 $1,000 $1,000 $2,500 $2,500 $1,200 per module per module $1,0000 Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus Meadow Lake Campus, Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus, Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus, Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus, Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus, Battlefords www.ed2go.com/nwrc Visit online. classes of hundreds offers Ed2go Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus, rural. On-reserve locations please locations On-reserve rural. Campus, Campus, Meadow Lake Battlefords coordinator at 306-937-5142 (south) Education Basic contact Adult dates, and regarding locations more information for (north) or 306-234-5116 at: www.northwestcollege.ca or visit the website Year 1 Year varies $4,000 $2,922 $6,186 $5,928 $5,928 $5,191 $4,200 $8,429 $8,260 $5,842 $4,168 $5,541 $2,835 $2,643 $4,196 $4,640 $4,640 $4,640 $5,189 $4,170 per module per module $12,518 TUITION PT PT PT PT FT/PT FT/PT

® Gr. 11 Gr. 11 Gr. Gr. 10 Gr. 12 Gr. Gr. 10 Gr. Gr. 12 Gr. 12 Gr. Gr. 10 Gr. Gr. 12 Gr. 12 Gr. Gr. 12 Gr. 10 Gr. Gr. 11 or GED or 11 Gr. Visit uregina.ca or usask.ca Visit uregina.ca a Math 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 Biology 30, Chemistry Math 30, a No admision requirements for PT for requirements admision No No admision requirements for PT for requirements admision No Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 70% average minimum overall 12 with a Grade one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 and 30 or Physics 30, Chemistry 30 one of Biology Grade 11 with Math 20, Foundations of Math 20 11 with Math 20, Foundations Grade Grade 11 with Math 20, Foundations of Math 20 11 with Math 20, Foundations Grade one of Social Studies 30, History 30 or Native Studies 30. Native Studies 30, History 30 or one of Social Grade 12 English Language Requirement Grade in English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Arts Language A30, English Arts Language English in ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADMISSION ® Gr. 12 for FT** for 12 PT) for req. (No admision Gr. * Program length varies based location varies length on * Program fee $35 application include do not ** Fees requirements. admission additional for the website to *** Please refer Tuition and fees subject to change to subject and fees Tuition www.northwestcollege.ca or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20 Math 20 and Apprenticeship or Workplace or Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20 or Pre-Calculus Math 20 and Apprenticeship or Workplace English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, a Math 30, a B30, Arts English Language English Language Arts A30, Gr. 12 with English Language Arts A30 & B30 A30 & Arts English Language with 12 Gr.

Must currently hold a certificate, diploma or degree diploma or certificate, hold a Must currently

U of Regina or U of Saskatchewan admission requirements. admission requirements. or U of Saskatchewan Regina U of

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Online General Interest Computers GED

Safety & Industry English as an Additional Language

Adult Basic Education Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following five subjects: five the following of 65% in average minimum overall 12 with a Grade Stepping Stones to Success

Many adults who did not complete a high school program have continued to learn through a variety of experiences encountered in everyday life. The purpose of the GED testing program is to provide an opportunity for these individuals to have their learning evaluated and recognized and used for work or post secondary studies. Although the GED test represents less of a time commitment than a high school diploma, it’s not academically easier. The test is graded on an equivalency scale compared to current high school students. Prepare for and write the GED with the help of one or more of the following supports: GED® College Supports Materials Assessment: The GED® study guide, available at the College Assess your readiness to write the GED and bookstore, is a valuable tool for students find out if the GED diploma is the right path preparing for GED® testing. The guide provides to meet your goals by taking part in the extensive review in all 5 test areas as well as regularly scheduled Adult Basic Education answers with full explanations. Cost: $25 intake testing process (see website for upcoming dates). No charge. GED® Math Tutoring GED® Exams Are your math skills rusty? A math tutor is The computer based GED® Exam is made up of 5 available to assist with independent preparation subjects: Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social for the mathematics test. Studies, and Science. Exams are $7 per subject. You can write one exam or multiple exams in one Battlefords Campus sitting. See www.GED.com to create an account. Dates: Feb 2020 - May 2020 Day/Time Mon/Wed 6:30-9:30 pm Battlefords Campus Tuition $100 (Create an account and book online). Day/Time Thur 8:30 am-4:30 pm Dates: Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 Meadow Lake Campus Day/Time Mon/Wed 6:30-9:30 pm (Create an account and contact Meadow Lake Tuition $100 Campus to book an exam). Day/Time Thur 8:30 am-4:30 pm Essay Writing Workshops or by appointment Do you need to refresh your writing skills? Sign up for an essay writing workshop with ® subsequent tutoring sessions to review and GED exam improve your essay writing skills. 196 (see website for upcoming dates).

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION No charge. modules last year Apply Now! Check out page 27 to learn how. Contact us for intake & assessment dates.

16 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection Tuition and fees subject to change www.northwestcollege.ca Level 1 - Literacy Level 3 - Adult 10

Level 1 Literacy programs are designed to help Level 3 courses (Communications, Social adult learners in their everyday lives as family Studies, Life/Work Studies, Mathematics and members, community members, and workers. Science) are designed for people who want to The focus is on those general skills, abilities, build on their knowledge and skills. Learners and aptitudes needed to function in day-to-day who complete Level 3 successfully go on to life. further education, training, or employment opportunities.

Level 2 - Pathways Level 4 - Adult 12 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Level 2 programs can be focused on academics Level 4 students are required to complete seven or employment readiness. They are designed 30-Level credits including: English (2 credits), to develop skills, attitudes and abilities to help Math (1 credit), Science (1 credit), Social students gain prerequisites for further training Studies (1 credit), and Electives (2 credits). or employment. They focus on enhancing skills Students may be eligible to receive a Prior such as technological literacy, communication Learning Credit as one of their electives if they skills, portfolio development and life skills. have 20 weeks of full-time work experience or have completed a course that is equal in weight Essential Skills for the and rigor to a 30-level course. Workplace (ESWP) ESWP programs focus on providing learners Adult Basic Education Schedule with enhanced literacy and numeracy skills, as well as incorporating employment information Apply early to secure your seat. and readiness (including work placements) into Contact campus for additional programs. The programs will assist participants to enter the workforce. dates and locations. LOCATION PROGRAM DATE Level 2 Sept, 2020 Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation Level 2 Sept, 2020 & Jan, 2021 Big River First Nation Level 2 Jan, 2021 Cut Knife Level 3/Level 4 Sept, 2020 Debden Level 3/Level 4 Sept, 2020 Duck Lake Level 3/Level 4 Sept, 2020 Leoville Level 3 Sept, 2020 Little Pine First Nation Level 2 Jan, 2021 Meadow Lake Level 2 - Post Secondary Prep Trades Aug, 2020 Meadow Lake Level 2/Level 3/Level 4 Sept, 2020 Level 2 Sept, 2020 Mosquito First Nation Level 2/Level 3 Sept, 2020 North Battleford Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4 Sept, 2020 Pelican Lake First Nation Level 2 Sept, 2020 Level 2 Sept, 2020 Sturgeon Lake First Nation Level 2 Jan, 2021 Sweetgrass First Nation Level 2 Jan, 2021 Thunderchild Level 2/Level 3 Sept, 2020

Tuition and fees subject to change North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 17 www.northwestcollege.ca English Language Training

If English is not your first language, this opportunity is for you.

Improve your English speaking, listening, reading, and writing while learning more about Canada and other topics useful for a more successful life in Canada

Classes are part-time, mornings or evenings, and are for beginner to advanced speakers. Permanent residents, temporary workers, and Canadian Citizens (8 years or less) are eligible to Did you know to become attend. a Canadian Citizen you • North Battleford need a Canadian Language • Rosthern • Spiritwood (Conversation Circle) Benchmark of CLB 4 in • Meadow Lake (Conversation Circle) speaking and listening • On-line

There are no fees. Applications are available online or at the Meadow Lake or Battlefords campus. Placement testing will be arranged to determine the best Road to IELTS placement for you. Complimentary access to Road to For further information, IELTS preparation program contact the EAL Coordinator at 306 937-5124 The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test developed by the world’s leading experts in language assessment on four key English language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Conversation Circle It is designed to assess the language ability of people who aim to study and work in, A Conversation Circle is an excellent immigrate to and integrate into an English- ADULT BASIC EDUCATION opportunity to practice English-speaking and speaking environment. listening skills, meet new friends and learn Contact Shelley at shelley.platten@ about culture and customs. This free program northwestcollege.ca for your FREE access is offered in many communities and provides code. participants a chance to learn in a welcoming environment. The Conversation Circle is open to adult Permanent Residents, Temporary Workers and new Citizens. Writing Workshop

Contact the EAL Coordinator to start a A writing workshop provides students an Conversation Circle in your community: opportunity to improve their writing skills [email protected] through feedback and practice. Continued tutoring is available to those who attend the writing workshop. (see website for upcoming dates). No charge.

18 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection Tuition and fees subject to change www.northwestcollege.ca ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

From Classroom to Career! Welcome to “Snack City”

A business run by Adult Basic Education students! “It was our hope giving them responsibilities everyday that aren’t just academic makes it more like the real world.” - Instructor Lesley Weiman Hours: 8:45am - 9:00am 10:15am - 10:30am 2:00pm - 2:15pm Get firsthand experience of what it is like to run a business: • Budgeting • Customer Service • Management • Business Plan Preparation • Timetabling • Basic Accounting

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 19 www.northwestcollege.ca Safety Tickets and Training

Most safety ticket classes offered monthly at both Meadow Lake and Battlefords Campus. Check website for dates and details. • Common Safety Orientation • H2S Alive (ESC) (Energy Safety Canada) ESC • Hours of Service/Fatigue • Confined Space (ESC) Management • Elevated Work Platform • Managing Food Safety • Fall Protection (ESC) • Oilfield Driver Awareness (ODA) • Fire Extinguisher Training • Skid Steer Operator Level 1 • Telehandler Operator Training • First Aid/CPR “C” AED/ • Transportation of Dangerous CPR Recertification Goods (TDG) • Global Ground Disturbance • WHMIS

Safety tickets SAFETY & INDUSTRY TRAINING 905 in 2018-19 If you require training in a course not listed, please contact the College.

20 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection Tuition and fees subject to change www.northwestcollege.ca Do you like a challenge? RECRUITINGNOW Do you like to encourage others? Do you want to create change? Do you have a mentor? The Community Builders

Are you ready to lead? If you want to: The Community Builders mentorship • Influence Others team is looking for students at NWC • Inspire Others who want to make a difference in their • Become a Leader in your Community & School school and community while enhancing • Create Change their leadership skills. Students will have • Join a Team opportunities to participate in various • Build your Confidence leadership opportunities and events This job is for you! throughout the year. Ready to begin your Leadership journey?

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 21 Enhance Your Computer Skills

Computers for the New User Online Classes Ed2Go offers hundreds of This course is for learners who are classes online. Enjoy your completely new to computer use. Students training at your own computer, will learn about computer parts, kinds for at a time convenient for you. computers, basic functions, storage devices, Check out the selection of where and how to create and store files and online programs at folders and how to access the internet. www.ed2go.com/nwrc

ABCs of Computer Managing Data with Spread- Literacy sheets, Databases and More

Discover your computer’s capabilities This course is designed to give learners a and become familiar with the Windows more advanced proficiency in Spreadsheets environment and file management. (with focus on Microsoft Excel), and an

COMPUTERS Develop proficiency with the internet, introduction to Database programming email, and Microsoft Word through hands (Microsoft Access). Using tables and on practice. You will be introduced to the exporting data in Word and other software potential of Excel and Powerpoint. programs are explored, as well as other free This is a beginner class. and easily available online templates.

For More Information, Current Dates and Times Visit www.northwestcollege.ca

One-on-One Beyond Typing with Word, Computer Training Publisher and More

Our qualified tutor will assist you with This course is designed to give learners computer issues that may be keeping you a more advanced proficiency in Word from enjoying and using your computer processing (with focus on Microsoft Word) to its potential. Are you having trouble and an introduction to a Desktop Publishing creating reports or doing computer related layout program (Microsoft Publisher). Other tasks in your job? We may be able to help software programs will be explored as well arrange training! as other free and easily available online templates.

22 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection Tuition and fees subject to change www.northwestcollege.ca Excel Basics PowerPoint Learn how to create electronic Use PowerPoint to take your next spreadsheets and discover the basics of presentation from dull to dynamic! Quickly storing, organizing and manipulating data. learn what you need to know to create, edit, This overview of Excel Level 1 includes and modify simple presentations. This course the basics of using the toolbar, formatting, will introduce the basic commands, functions formulas and functions. and capabilities of Microsoft PowerPoint. COMPUTERS Excel Advanced Word Basics Are you looking to make Excel do more Learn the basic skills to create electronic work for you? Learn to work with multiple letters using Microsoft Word. This sheets, relative/absolute cell referencing, introduction to word processing provides an formulas with arithmetic and comparison overview of the functions required to get operators and other advanced formatting to you started with creating and formatting a get more from your Excel program. document.

Word Advanced A look at the advanced features of Word including mail merges, labels, charts, tables and other tools useful for designing brochures and newsletters. Learn about Word, the web and integrating with other Microsoft components.

Tuition and fees subject to change North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 23 www.northwestcollege.ca CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SOLUTIONS

WHERE WHEN HOW YOU YOU YOU WANT WANT WANT

SERVICES Our Business

We will work with you to find programming to meet Development Team your needs: Miles Nachbaur - Meadow Lake yy Adult Basic Education [email protected] | 306-234-5109 yy Computer Training yy Credit & Non-credit Courses Caitlyn Clements - Meadow Lake yy General Interest Courses [email protected] | 306-234-5118 yy Language Training Marney Robinson - North Battleford yy Professional Development [email protected] | 306-937-5144 yy Safety Training yy Workplace Readiness

We offer our clients the ability to customize how their employees receive training. We work with employers and Ask us about the Canada- communities to design training solutions that suit their Saskatchewan Job Grant! unique needs, considering audience, locations, culture and training budget.

24 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection Tuition and fees subject to change www.northwestcollege.ca STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Student Advisors can guide you through everything from the application process and admission requirements to scholarships, student loans and ? course loads.

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 25 www.northwestcollege.ca We invest in our Students through Scholarships! CHOOSE NWC AWARDS (MERIT BASED - NO APPLICATION)

Full-time students entering a qualifying North West College institute credit or university program. Other terms and conditions may apply. You are automatically considered for a “Choose NWC” Scholarship when you apply to the College by August 1st (amount based on admission average).

“Choose Excellence” “Choose Outstanding” “Choose NWC” SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Min.➧ $1000 Min.➧ $500 Min.➧ $200

Academic Avg. Academic Avg. Academic Avg. 90% or higher 80% to 89% 79% or below Subject to availability of funds COMPETITIVE AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS (APPLICATION)

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIPS (APPLICATION DUE OCT 1st ) (APPLICATION DUE MARCH 15th) In addition to academic standing, these awards Applications made available to students generally require additional documentation. completing eligible programs at NWC.

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*NWC reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary, including cancellation of particular awards. 26 | North West College | 2020-21 College Connection www.northwestcollege.ca Become a North West College Student FOLLOW THE STEPS VISIT our WEBSITE to check out 1 our programs at APPLY NOW www.northwestcollege.ca

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APPLY either IN PERSON or 3 BY MAIL and PAY FEES.

SEND the PROPER DOCUMENTS. We need to see your marks. 4 5 RECEIVE LETTER FROM NWC!

Contact either Battlefords Campus at 306-937-5100 or Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5100 for assistance and support.

North West College | 2020-21 College Connection | 27 www.northwestcollege.ca North West College offers a wide range of courses to get your career started. We keep you up-to-date with safety training, educational upgrading and lifestyle skills.

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