2018 VIEWBOOK YOUR COLLEGE GUIDE FOR THE WEST KOOTENAY & BOUNDARY REGION

3 Find in the spectacular West Kootenay and Boundary regions of at the following locations:

CASTLEGAR (main campus) NELSON (three campus locations) Silver King Campus Tenth Street Campus Victoria Street Campus GRAND FORKS (learning centre) KASLO (learning centre) (learning centre) TRAIL (campus)

Calgary

NAKUSP

Kelowna KASLO

Vancouver CASTLEGAR NELSON

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STUDENT LIFE 4 KOOTENAY LIFE 6 STUDENT SERVICES 8 THE ARTS 10 KOOTENAY STUDIO ARTS 11 ALASKA BUSINESS 12 (UNITED STATES) ENVIRONMENT & GEOMATICS 13 HEALTH 16 HUMAN SERVICES 17 HOSPITALITY & 18 UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES 20 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 24 INDUSTRY & TRADES 25 British TRANSITIONS & YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES 27 Columbia UPGRADING 28 CANADA PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE 29

Vancouver Calgary READY TO EXPLORE SELKIRK COLLEGE 30 Victoria Montréal APPLY 31 Ottawa

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WHY SELKIRK COLLEGE? 90% of students are satisfied with the quality of instruction in their program. 88% of students are satisfied with the amount of knowledge they have gained. 90% of students are satisfied with the availability of instructors to answer their questions. SOURCES: Selkirk College Student Engagement Survey 2017

THERE’S MORE TO YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE THAN TEXT BOOKS AND CLASSROOMS. JOIN A TEAM OR CLUB. MAKE NEW FRIENDS. CHEER ON THE SELKIRK SAINTS, TAKE IN A SHOW OR BECOME A GET CONNECTED DAY CAMPUS EVENTS STUDENT CLUBS ATHLETICS & RECREATION SELKIRK SAINTS ICE HOCKEY LEADER ON CAMPUS. SELKIRK Start the study year off with Selkirk College's Throughout the year, Selkirk College offers Join together with like-minded people Participate in a variety of activities such as The Selkirk College Saints compete in the COLLEGE BOASTS A ROBUST AND signature student event, Get Connected Day. fun social events and activities, from relaxed who share your interests or sign up for an recreational day trips to one of the local ski BC Intercollegiate Hockey League. They DIVERSE CAMPUS LIFE WHERE Connect with other students, enjoy free food, BBQs to sporting events to music and arts opportunity to learn something new. Find hills or join one of the intramural league recently completed the BCIHL's first ever YOUR ENTHUSIASM BUILDS A games and prizes. Meet staff, take a campus performances. Stay up-to-date on upcoming an existing Selkirk College club that piques teams. As a full-time student you can four-peat with championships in 2013, 2014, tour and get answers to any questions you events, by visiting: your interest or start your own. Official also take advantage of a free college gym 2015 and 2016. Come to a game and join MORE ENRICHED LEARNING may have in your first week at college. See selkirk.ca/activities/calendar Selkirk College student clubs qualify for membership with access to a fully equipped #saintsnation renown for being the best EXPERIENCE. GET CONNECTED! what the college and community have to funds for equipment and activities. Our weight room and gymnasium facilities. fans in the league! facebook.com/selkirkstudentcentral DISCOVER AND CREATE MEMORIES offer. It’s the perfect way to start off your existing clubs include everything from selkirk.ca/athletics selkirk.ca/saints THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME. Selkirk College experience. Ultimate Frisbee to Singing Glee. selkirk.ca/get-connected-day selkirk.ca/clubs selkirk.ca 3 4 Kootenay Life

EXPERIENCE LIVING IN THE WEST KOOTENAY AND BOUNDARY REGIONS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

Explore an abundance of local art, music and wellness activities to enrich your student life. Diverse ethnic foods, locally made crafts and community markets are just a few of the local charms. With the mountains close and the lakes and rivers even closer, this is some of the most spectacular and accessible landscape British Columbia has to offer. Enjoy all four seasons—soak up the summer on a pristine lake in a kayak, carve some deep powder lines at the nearby mountain resorts, blaze a trail on your mountain bike or hike the epic backcountry. Discover why people from all over the world come to this region for authentic outdoor activity and leisure. Photo: Shawn Morris selkirk.ca/off-campus-culture Photo: ralphie.ca Lavina Lookout, Duncan Lake, BC

LIVING ON CAMPUS

KEKULI HOUSE RESIDENCE - CASTLEGAR Conveniently located on the Castlegar Campus with spectacular views of the

Columbia River Valley, the Kekuli House ralphie.ca Photo: Residence offers private accommodations for students in single room suites. The residence building also includes common areas with free laundry facilities, television and recreation lounges. Tenth Street Residence TENTH STREET RESIDENCE – NELSON Tenth Street Residence, Nelson Kekuli Residence, Castlegar Common Area The recently renovated Tenth Street Residence in Nelson provides housing for students. Accommodations range from single rooms with central amenities to three and five bedroom ‘pods’ complete with kitchen, bathrooms and a living room/ dining room area.

For more information on living on campus or to apply for residence visit: selkirk.ca/residence

Tenth Street Residence Bedroom Tenth Street Residence Kitchen

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INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

MIKE KONKIN, BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR

Business Administration Program instructor Mike Konkin knows a great idea when he tastes it. Founder and CEO of the Trail Beer Refinery, the veteran educator launched his plan for a micro- AS A STUDENT, YOU COME FIRST brewery and taproom in 2016. With a product line focused on AT SELKIRK COLLEGE. THAT’S traditional ales and lagers, it opened in the spring of 2017 in WHY WE’VE DEDICATED A downtown Trail, BC to massive positive response. NUMBER OF DEPARTMENTS AND “If you deliver something of quality, people will want to support it,” SERVICES TO ENSURE YOU HAVE says Konkin, who has been teaching tax, finance and accounting THE INFORMATION, TOOLS AND at Selkirk College for more than a decade. “We know what people like and we want to deliver it to them. It’s authentic and people SUPPORT YOU NEED. appreciate that aspect of our business.” SUPPORT SERVICES FINANCIAL AID EDUCATION THAT'S AFFORDABLE Konkin spent nine years in Vancouver working as a CGA for the Connect with our Student Support Services Looking for ways to pay for post- By choosing to attend Selkirk College rather likes of McDonald’s Corporation, Fletcher Challenge and Rocky to help you along your journey. secondary? The Selkirk College Financial than university you can take some of the Mountain Chocolate Factory before returning to the West Kootenay Aid department provides information financial strain out of the first years of post- • Aboriginal Services • Healthy Campus and assistance to students in the secondary learning. where he was raised. Prior to teaching at Selkirk College, he set • Academic Advising • Learning Success Centres following areas: up a bustling accounting practice in Trail and was involved in a • Assessment Services • Library Services $5,249 successful tech start-up. • Scholarships & Awards • Bookstore • Personal Counselling • Student Loan Applications $3,315 • Career Counselling • Tutoring Services • Planning & Budgeting “Everything I teach in class, I have seen in real • Career Central – Student Jobs Online • Writing Centre • Bursaries life beyond the academia. You can take a look • Child Care Centre selkirk.ca/current-students • Work Study Positions – on campus • Co-op Education & Employment Services employment at almost any course in business and you can • Apprenticeship loans and grants • College Success Services UNIVERSITIES (BC) SELKIRK COLLEGE build a case study someplace in this brewery • Accessibility Services for Students selkirk.ca/financial-aid ANNUAL TUITION COMPARISON EXAMPLE that can be used. And when you talk about with Disabilities FOR UNIVERSITY TRANSFER/ ACADEMIC ARTS Source: Comparisons are based on data collected by the Ministry of beer, it’s just that much cooler.” Advanced Education, 2016/17 Tuition for BC Public Post-Secondary Institutions. 7 8 Students are encouraged to explore their artistic talents. Our state-of-the-art computer labs, At Kootenay Studio Arts, small class sizes, working artists as instructors and after-hours studio classrooms, artist studios and a new performance theatre help support our students to fulfill access contribute to our goal of attaining excellence as a leader in craft and design education. their passion for creating. TENTH STREET CAMPUS, NELSON VICTORIA STREET CAMPUS, NELSON. THE ARTS KOOTENAY STUDIO ARTS

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMAS MUSIC TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA 10-MONTH CERTIFICATES FOUR-MONTH CERTIFICATES CAREERS INCLUDE: DIGITAL ARTS & NEW MEDIA CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Composer STUDIO ARTS CERAMICS BLACKSMITHING & TECHNOLOGY Acquire in-depth training in the design, Explore and hone your design and technical Gain instruction in traditional techniques Learn to manipulate and join steel Selkirk College is Canada’s first and only Music Engineer development and production of new abilities through a supported and self- such as hand-building, wheel, glazing and through a variety of metalsmithing school that offers performance, engineering Music Instructor media. This program seeks applicants directed learning experience. Major in firing, along with technical, critical and techniques and types of welding to create and composition in a two-year program. It’s Music Merchandiser who are dedicated to excellence and Jewelry, Textiles, Ceramics or Sculptural design issues in contemporary ornamental metal art. also the only program where students can innovation in the field of interactive media. Music Technologist Metal and round out your creative skills with ceramics and pottery. play more than just classical or jazz. Study selkirk.ca/blacksmithing The intensive program provides you with Music Therapy course offerings in academic, digital media your instrument and related skills in the first selkirk.ca/ceramics hands-on training in: Performer and self-directed studio practice. BRONZE CASTING year and choose a major in the second. An • Graphic Design Producer selkirk.ca/ksa JEWELRY Gain hands-on practice in studio production initial core year that provides solid grounding • Digital Photography Promoter Learn the high level of design and fabrication using sand and lost-wax casting methods. in music theory and ear training is followed • Digital Video and Audio Editing skills necessary to create jewelry, while Learn to cast sculptural forms and pour by one of six program majors: Recorder • Mobile Application Development exploring your own concepts and creative molten metal as you design, create and • Composition Songwriter • Motion Graphics expression in a fully equipped studio. develop molds and patterns for casting in • Directed Studies • 2D and 3D Animation STUDIO ARTS CAREERS INCLUDE: selkirk.ca/jewelry our foundry room. • General Music • Web Design and Programming DIGITAL ARTS • Music Performance CAREERS INCLUDE: Blacksmith selkirk.ca/bronze-casting selkirk.ca/digital-arts TEXTILES • Music Production/Engineering Animation Artist Costume Designer Learn traditional and contemporary textile NINE-WEEK ADVANCED CERTIFICATE • Songwriting Major Freelance Artist Craftsperson practices including weaving, felting, dyeing Graphic Designer This program transfers directly into undergraduate Crafts Wholesaler and printing along with pattern making in OPEN STUDIO programs at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Illustrator Gemsetter both wearable and non-wearable contexts. Designed for students who have already selkirk.ca/music Interactive Content Developer Goldsmith taken a certificate or diploma program in selkirk.ca/textiles one of our studio areas. Utilize our space, Motion Graphics Designer Jewelry Repair support and guidance to produce a cohesive Publisher Jeweler SCULPTURAL METAL body of work in your chosen studio or UI Designer Metal Fabricator Develop proper techniques and learn to produce metal work through studio and discipline. Explore innovative techniques in Web Developer Metalwork Artist foundry demonstrations, discussions, field your practice and mature in your craft. Retailer trips, exercises and self-directed studio time. selkirk.ca/open-studio Silversmithing selkirk.ca/sculptural-metal Textile Designer

9 10 Whether you’re starting out, upgrading, or looking for new leadership opportunities, Environment and Geomatics is committed to providing the most flexible, nationally accredited environmental our Business programs help you prepare for a challenging and rewarding career. science programming in Canada. All programs, together with an internationally recognized research centre, CASTLEGAR CAMPUS are integrated to help students find their career pathway and achieve success. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT & GEOMATICS

TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMAS TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES NATIONALLY ACCREDITED RECREATION, FISH & CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES TWO-YEAR DIPLOMAS WILDLIFE TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Business Administration Program Co-op work experience opportunities BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Gain the skills and experience you need transfers directly into degree programs at a FOREST TECHNOLOGY are available for these programs. Selkirk College’s business programs can lay Complement and build on your previous for a career in parks, fish and wildlife variety of institutions including the American Delivered with an ecological approach to the foundations for a career in marketing, education and work experience. Gain the management, conservation or commercial School of Business, Athabasca University, forest land management, you will learn with selkirk.ca/coop human resources, finance or accounting knowledge and skills necessary to launch backcountry recreation. Courses cover , , an equally balanced schedule of class time (just to name a few) and give you invaluable a business career in Canada. Post-graduate recreation planning and management, Robert Gordon University, Royal Roads and field studies covering subject areas TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES practical experience. Work towards a diploma diploma courses include Leadership, fish and wildlife ecology, and ecosystem University, Thompson Rivers University in applied ecology, planning, silviculture, Environment & Geomatics diploma programs or use these programs as the first two to Multicultural Management, Introductory management studies. three years towards a degree in Business, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource and University of British Columbia. Check inventory, hydrology, harvesting, engineering, can transfer directly into related degree Commerce, or Management. You'll benefit Management, Commercial Law and with a Selkirk College counsellor for more habitat and forest protection. selkirk.ca/rfw programs with post-secondary institutions from: International Business, as well as a Directed information. that include , selkirk.ca/forestry • Flexible, full- or part-time studies Studies course where you can research a ADVANCED DIPLOMA/BACHELOR’S DEGREE Thompson Rivers University, University of • Small class sizes CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES British Columbia and University of Northern business area of interest to you. INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS • Real-world co-op work experience Co-op work experience opportunities PLANNING TECHNOLOGY British Columbia. Check with a Selkirk selkirk.ca/post-grad-business-admin The one-year Advanced Diploma and • Career networking opportunities are available for business programs. Study geographic information systems, College counsellor for more information. two-year Bachelor’s Degree programs in • Transfer to a variety of degree programs environmental chemistry, ecology, hydrology, HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT selkirk.ca/coop Geographic Information Systems (GIS) build • Exchange and transfer opportunities to go communication and sustainability. Become See page 19 BUSINESS on a technical diploma, or two years ENVIRONMENT & GEOMATICS to France, Australia and Scotland CAREERS INCLUDE: equipped with the technical competencies, CAREERS INCLUDE: ACCOUNTING of a previous post-secondary education Community Planning Technologist • A strong international focus Account Manager and practical field and laboratory This two-year Post-Graduate Diploma in and provide specialized training for skills required for formal planning and Conservation Officer selkirk.ca/business Accounting also builds on your previous Accounts Payable Clerk becoming a geospatial expert with expertise environmental review processes. Environmental Compliance Technologist work and educational experience. Gain Accounts Receivable Clerk in GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Community Planning Technologist the foundation you need to enter the Enrolment Officer selkirk.ca/iep 3D visualization and internet mapping Decide on a combination of courses and Chartered Professional Accountant technologies. Fire Control/Use Specialist disciplines that meet your learning and Advertising (CPA) designation education program. Forest Health Technician career goals. This diploma can have up to Bank Teller selkirk.ca/gis Competent accountants are in high Forest Management Consultant four concentrations listed on it. Bookkeeper demand in today's business world. Forest Engineering Technologist Interdisciplinary Studies examples include: Business Owner GIS Research Assistant • Pharmacy Technician and selkirk.ca/post-grad-accounting Accountant GIS Consultant Business Administration Financial Investment Analyst • Accounting and Professional Management Land Manager Financial Planner • Computing and Business Administration Log Scaler General Manager Planning and Environmental Consultant selkirk.ca/interdisciplinary-studies Human Resource Coordinator Silviculture Surveyor Insurance Representative Resource Management Marketing Researcher Sawmill Technician Marketing Specialist Timber and Log Buyer Office Manager Timber Harvest Supervisor Payroll Officer Wildlife Technologist Public Relations Officer Purchaser Real Estate Agent Retail Merchandiser Sales Representative Sales Supervisor

11 Small Business Manager 12 Did You Know?

SELKIRK COLLEGE IS HERE TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF SUPPORT SERVICES ON CAMPUS WITH DEDICATED STAFF READY TO ASSIST. ABORIGINAL SERVICES AND HEALTHY CAMPUS ARE TWO OF MANY SERVICES HERE FOR YOU.

ABORIGINAL SERVICE Selkirk College recognizes the importance of providing a welcoming, respectful, inclusive INSTRUCTOR PROFILE and supportive learning environment for all Aboriginal learners. Through Aboriginal Services, we provide financial aid advice, KIM GREEN, GEOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR community support, career counselling, an Geography instructor Kim Green came to Selkirk College with Elders Program and cultural activities on campus. Visit the Aboriginal Gathering Place, a a wealth of knowledge and passion ready to impart to her welcoming and supportive environment where students. A geoscientist and environmental geographer, she students can meet, relax, enjoy events and has on-the-ground experience as a consultant throughout discover the new Indigenous plant garden. western North America. Her recent doctoral research includes understanding the processes controlling channel form; stability selkirk.ca/aboriginal and ecosystem function of mountain streams in forested, snow melt dominated watersheds. HEALTHY CAMPUS At Selkirk College we consider the whole “With 30 years of applied geoscience person in the learning environment, infusing experience to draw on, I am able to engage health into everyday operations from business practices to academic mandates. By doing students by sharing with them from my own this we create a web of caring, a culture of compassion, wellbeing, equality and social experiences and to mentor students interested justice which enhances the success of our in pursuing a wide range of geoscience students. Through Healthy Campus Initiatives at Selkirk College, priority is placed on mental careers.” health and resilience, nutrition, physical activity, built and natural environment, inclusion and connectivity and healthy sexuality.

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The Gathering Place, Castlegar Campus

13 14 The world needs caring people just like you, who are committed to making quality of life a priority. As a student of Human Services programs, you'll study toward a Prepare for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a positive difference every day. rewarding career that nourishes your passion for helping others. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS CASTLEGAR CAMPUS HEALTH HUMAN SERVICES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION, EDITING NURSING PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EDUCATION ASSISTANT & MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS HUMAN SERVICES DIPLOMA AND DOCUMENTATION Prepare for a career as a registered nurse in Gain the knowledge and skills necessary COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER If you are already studying or working in The first year of this two-year diploma This online 10-month certificate program British Columbia’s health care system with to assist pharmacists in hospital and Promote the educational needs, the human service or health care fields, program begins with one of three certificate provides unique transcription training a Bachelor of Science community pharmacies. With an excellent development, health and well-being of you can earn this 10-month advanced programs: for the real-life challenges of a medical in Nursing (BSN) degree through Selkirk reputation for upholding the high standards children and adults of all ages living with certificate online. Designed to prepare transcriptionist. It includes three weeks of disabilities in the community. Graduates of • Early Childhood Care & Education College. This program offers dedicated required in the pharmaceutical field, this you for a career in a variety of workplace • Education Assistant & Community intensive practicum experience in hospitals instructors, small class sizes, simulation 11-month program is accredited by the this nine-month flexible program continue settings and challenges, courses focus on and medical clinics. to be in high demand and find employment Support Worker technology, a variety of rural practice Canadian Council for Accreditation of understanding the specific needs of people • Social Service Worker selkirk.ca/mted as an education assistant or community placements and international learning Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). dealing with mental health and/or substance In the second year of this two-year diploma opportunities. support worker. use problems. GERONTOLOGY selkirk.ca/ptec program, choose to specialize in one of the selkirk.ca/nursing selkirk.ca/eacsw selkirk.ca/mental-health-addictions following areas: If you are a health professional working PHARMACY TECHNICIAN BRIDGING with aging adults or considering a change in NURSING UNIT CLERK ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER • Child & Youth Care your practice, the online Advanced Diploma • Early Childhood Care & Education: Serve as the communication link between Individuals already working in the role of Learn how to create programs and Learn the skills to support those in crisis, in Gerontology will provide you with Inclusive Practice members of a health care team, other pharmacy technician can upgrade their environments that are child-centred, empower individuals and build healthy the specialized knowledge to effectively • Early Childhood Care & Education: department's (laboratory, diagnostic skills, to align with changes in the nurturing and rich for supporting child communities. This nine-month program analyze trends and challenges in the field of Infant & Toddler imaging, pharmacy) clients, visitors, regulation and scope of practice of development. Choose between a nine- prepares you for practice in community geriatrics, as well as the skills to work with • Social Service Work and outside hospitals and agencies. This pharmacy technicians, without returning month certificate or two-year diploma service agencies, institutions and schools multiple disciplines to proactively respond program prepares you with the knowledge, to school to complete a full-time training program. Flexible study options are available and also provides a firm base for further to these trends and challenges. selkirk.ca/human-services skills and experience you need to work as program. This program is also delivered in through face-to-face and online courses. professional education in either child and selkirk.ca/gerontology a certified, entry-level clerk in a variety of French language. Advanced Certificates in Infant Toddler youth care or social work. Care & Inclusive Practices are also available TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES health care settings. selkirk.ca/ptec-bridging selkirk.ca/ssw HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT through the Human Services diploma Human Services diploma programs can selkirk.ca/nucl This 26-week program will support you program. transfer directly into related degree in developing the confidence, knowledge selkirk.ca/ecce programs with post-secondary institutions and skills required to become a health care that include Capilano University, Douglas assistant. You'll learn to provide safe care HEALTH CAREERS INCLUDE: College, Vancouver Island University, and contribute to the physical, emotional, University of Calgary, University of Fraser and social well-being of clients in a variety Assisted Living Caregiver Valley, University of Northern British of health care settings including acute, Community Health Worker HUMAN SERVICES CAREERS INCLUDE: Columbia and University of Victoria. Check residential, private and community care. Community Nurse with a Selkirk College counsellor for more Addiction and Mental Health Case Manager selkirk.ca/hca Critical Care Nurse information. Addiction Counsellor Dental Office Receptionist Adult Day Caregiver Geriatric Nurse Assisted Living Caregiver Maternal Nurse Child and Youth Advocate Medical Clinic Administrator Community Education/Prevention Specialist Medical Transcriptionist Community Health Worker Mental Health Nurse Nursing Unit Clerk Community Support Worker Operating Room Nurse Early Childhood Carer Pediatric Nurse Educational Assistant Pharmacy Technician Mental Health Worker Registered Nurse Residential Care Attendant Wellness Counsellor Residential Carer

15 15 16 Become part of the vibrant and growing tourism sector in Canada and beyond. Explore the unlimited possibilities offered in the service industry through Selkirk College's first-class training. TENTH STREET CAMPUS, NELSON HOSPITALITY & TOURISM

PROFESSIONAL COOK RESORT & HOTEL MANAGEMENT SKI RESORT OPERATIONS POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA HOSPITALITY & TOURISM APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM The Selkirk College Resort & Hotel & MANAGEMENT IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT IN CULINARY MANAGEMENT CAREERS INCLUDE: Become a competent, professional cook in a Management two-year diploma program Learn all aspects of ski resort operations and The two-year Post-Graduate Diploma in The Culinary Management diploma is Golf Industry: creative kitchen environment. Our program pursue a career in the ski and snowboard Hospitality Management is developed for developed for chefs and hospitality program introduces all aspects of the tourism and Golf Club Manager focuses on culinary fundamentals needed for industry. This two-year diploma program hospitality graduates from programs outside graduates from programs outside of Canada. hospitality industry essential for those Pro Shop Manager detailed menu planning, quality ingredient looking to move into supervisory and provides a unique blend of management of Canada. The program will provide you International students who have a culinary Tournament Coordinator selection and efficient meal preparation. management positions. The program skills and industry knowledge to prepare with the knowledge and skills necessary or hospitality credential are welcome to Food & Beverage Industry: Students in this program work towards combines classroom instruction, practical you for a lasting leadership role on the to be successful in the ever-changing and apply for this program. Students will be completion of their BC Industry Training lab training and work experience so mountain. Relevant classroom curriculum, competitive business world in Canada, fast-tracked through a curriculum similar to Baker Authority Apprenticeship in Professional you can gain solid business experience, combined with a work semester, produces specifically the hospitality industry. The the Professional Cook courses Level 1 and Caterer Cook 1, Cook 2 and Cook 3 Red Seal. human resource understanding as well as a solid foundation for employment after Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospitality 2. Additionally, students will gain hands-on Chef De Cuisine graduation. Graduates from this program Management includes a paid four-month industry experience during a paid four- selkirk.ca/cook leadership and marketing skills. Graduates Chef De Partie receive two years of credits towards work term from May-September. Students month work term. Students will be given from this program receive two years of Culinary Management CULINARY MANAGEMENT credits towards a four-year bachelor’s a four-year bachelor’s degree from will be given the opportunity to interview the opportunity to interview for positions Food and Beverage Supervisor Gain the skills to manage, own or operate a degree from numerous universities across numerous universities across Canada and for positions in the hospitality industry in the hospitality industry either locally, in Kitchen Manager food and beverage business. This diploma Canada and internationally. internationally. either locally, in larger cities, or in resort larger cities, or in resort areas. Alongside the program was developed for chefs looking to areas. The work term is a required culinary focused course, students will also Professional Cook selkirk.ca/rhm selkirk.ca/ski further their management or entrepreneurial component of the post graduate diploma complete two semesters of management Sous Chef skills and is offered as a one-year addition and offers an opportunity to take your level courses. Ski Industry: education abroad. for students who have taken the Professional selkirk.ca/post-graduate-culinary Guest Services Coordinator Cook 1 and 2 programs or for anyone with selkirk.ca/business-tourism-management Lift Operations Supervisor Red Seal Journeyperson Chef accreditation. GOLF CLUB OPERATIONS ONLINE Mountain Operations Supervisor selkirk.ca/culinary Selkirk College is the first accredited post- Resort, Cat- and Heli-skiing secondary institution in Canada to offer a Operations Coordinator comprehensive online certificate in Golf Risk Manager Club Operations Management. The program Ski Patroller incorporates professional business training Snow School Supervisor/Manager and the latest technology to allow you to Terrain Park Manager complete courses no matter where you live. Resort & Hotel Industry: selkirk.ca/golf Banquet Manager Front Desk Supervisor TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES Hotel/Resort Marketer Resort and Hotel Management students Hotel/Resort Supervisor can transfer directly into related degree Human Resources Coordinator programs with Athabasca University, Capilano Special Events Coordinator University, Royal Roads University, Ryerson University, Thompson Rivers University, Tourism Specialist the University of Guelph, University of Lethbridge, University of Victoria and Vancouver Island University. Students from the Ski Resort Operations & Management program can transfer directly to the University of Lethbridge, Thompson Rivers University, Vancouver Island University, Royal Roads University and Capilano University. 17 18 Study the courses and programs you need to launch your academic education and work towards your professional career. Begin your bachelor’s degree at Selkirk College and transfer to the university of your choice to complete your credential. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS

TWO YEAR DIPLOMA Creative Writing UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES Find your voice and gain confidence in communicating your ideas in an inspiring and supportive educational setting. Explore fiction, UNIVERSITY TRANSFERABLE ARTS SCIENCES ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE non-fiction, poetry and drama. COURSES & PROGRAMS UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES Anthropology Astronomy These programs transfer into diploma Law & Justice Studies Creative Writing OFFERS A DIVERSE RANGE OF Selkirk College’s University Arts & Biochemistry and bachelor’s degree programs in BC. Acquire the foundational skills, training COURSES WHICH COULD LEAD Economics Sciences courses and programs provide Biology Engineering and credits for a future in a variety of legal YOU TO A CAREER IN THE English FOLLOWING AREAS: the opportunity to start your academic Chemistry Take your first year of Engineering and professions including law, law enforcement, French studies and transfer your credits towards Computer Science transfer your credits towards an engineering paralegal, criminology, advocacy social justice Aerospace A VALUABLE START History BEING CLOSE TO HOME a diploma or degree offered at any BC Geography degree at UBC, SFU, UVic or UofA. and legal security. Advocacy Indigenous Studies university as well as universities outside Geology After receiving the academic start she hoped Law Transformative Justice Liberal Arts and Sciences Applied Research of BC. With over 100 courses to choose Engineering for at Selkirk College, Stephanie Kirk made the Peace & Justice Studies Address conflict and work to achieve peace Take up to two years of Arts and Science Archaeology jump to the University of British Columbia in from in a variety of study areas, students Philosophy Mathematics through viable, sustainable methods. This courses before transferring into a third year of Chinese Medicine Vancouver armed with a $80,000 scholarship. can register in a single course or take up Psychology Physics program expands on conventional conflict a university program such as a bachelor of arts, With two years of success in the School of to two (and in some cases three) years at Sociology Rural Pre-Medicine resolution approaches and develops bachelor of fine arts and bachelor of science. Communications *Flexible pre-majors in Anthropology, English, University Arts & Sciences preparing her for Selkirk College before transferring their Spanish Statistics practical peace and justice skills valuable in Counselling criminal justice careers. Psychology and Sociology are also available. the challenges that await, Kirk received a 2017 credits to university. Women’s Studies Data Analysis Peace & Justice Studies UBC Centennial Scholars Entrance Award to Don’t have the prerequisites for the Workplace Communications Emphasizing peace from the interpersonal Engineering complete the final two years of her degree in course or program you want to take? Advance your communication skills needed to the international, this program combines Forensics Vancouver. You can upgrade by taking university for success in the workplace. courses in humanities and social sciences Health Services preparatory courses along with select Workplace Readiness focusing on building cultures of peace through “I started thinking it was a good financial university courses in your program. Develop the skills employers are looking for conflict analysis and transformation. Marketing decision to stay close to home, but if I skipped through a range of employability, academic Medicine off to a giant university I would have never selkirk.ca/uas and communication based courses. THREE YEAR ADVANCED DIPLOMA Human Resources recognized the investment that the Selkirk Rural Pre-Medicine (RPM) College instructors make into every student,” Information Technology The Associate Degree in Science and the says Kirk. “The value in the classroom of being Advanced Diploma in Rural Health Sciences Law able to have a meaningful discussion with your combine to form our innovative RPM Policy Development peers and instructors is huge. It really feels program which provides a great background Politics like a community here because you are able to in rural health as well as all the prerequisites build relationships.” Public Relations for admission to medical school in BC. Publishing Primarily because she is deaf in one ear, it was ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES: Social Work decided at a young age that the best option English Statistical Analysis for Kirk’s education was to home school. It Entry to Traditional Chinese Medicine was a choice that stuck and the young student Teaching and Education General Arts completed her Grade 12 in Nelson without ever History Writing and Editing attending school in a traditional classroom Psychology setting. Creative Writing

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES: THE PERCENTAGE OF SELKIRK COLLEGE “Not having any experience with a classroom STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE DEGREES setting at all, moving to a big university was Biochemistry AFTER TRANSFERRING IS really intimidating. Selkirk College is a fantastic Biology start because you have a lot more access to Chemistry your instructors and that was huge for me. It’s Entry to Pharmacy that learning environment that helped me get General Sciences % into UBC.” Flexible Pre-Major in Anthropology, English, Psychology and Sociology 75 selkirk.ca/uas THE THIRD HIGHEST IN THE PROVINCE

19 20 DISCOVERING YOURSELF IN LEARNING TO BE OF SERVICE SILVER KING CAMPUS EMBARKS ON NEW ERA For more than a half century, Nelson’s Silver King You may recognize John Ryan as leader of Campus has been a powerhouse of trades training. It the Moving Mosaic Samba Band. The band has supported numerous Selkirk College programs that plays traditional Brazilian rhythms at festivals have provided generations of students the skills needed around the West Kootenay, connecting with to help build communities across Canada. In 2016, the community its mission. Just a few years federal and provincial governments invested $16 million ago, Ryan took this mission to heart as he into an $18.9 million refresh of the campus that will sought out a new path, an injury ending his result in state-of-the-art shop spaces and a modern career as an electrician. Selkirk College’s learning environment. Education Assistant & Community Support Worker Program helped him learn more about Equipped with the tools and technology required to himself and how he could be of service in his train students for today’s job market demands, the community. He graduated from the program in new Heavy Mechanical, Welding, Millwright/Machinist, 2015 with a deeper understanding of himself Carpentry and Electrical shops will bolster learning in and how to connect with people. the School of Industry & Trades Training. The project also includes a beautiful new student commons “This program made me a better person,” building that will boast a cafeteria, multi-purpose open he says. study area, student services offices and an Aboriginal Gathering Place. Ryan currently works at a local high school as INSTRUCTOR PROFILE an Education Assistant. He also provides home With thousands of vacancies expected in the trades support for two people with disabilities who in the coming years, the potential for employment LEESA DEAN, CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTOR are living independently. continues to be strong. The refreshed Silver King Campus in Nelson will be an important piece in Selkirk College creative writing instructor Leesa Dean is on fire! “It’s all about making relationships,” he says. advancing trades training for the next half century. Her debut short story collection Waiting for the Cyclone has received “It’s great work. I see it as a privilege to be able great acclaim including being shortlisted for Ontario’s most to help people – to help shape their lives.” prestigious literary award – the Trillium Book Award. Originally from the , Leesa is a graduate of the University of selkirk.ca/eacsw Guelph’s Creative Writing MFA program who has been teaching at Selkirk College since 2015. A rising star in the literary world, Leesa nurtures creativity among her students and in the community sharing her wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm. “There’s a fantastic mix of people at Selkirk College who are attracted to this place, and the result is a vibrant community of innovative thinkers and creative beings. As a writing instructor, I’m lucky to experience unique convergences...there’s a lot of energy here and a lot of opportunities!”

21 Integrate an international experience into your study plan. Find out about international scholarships, exchanges, Over the next 15 years, thousands of skilled tradespeople will be required in BC to fill vacancies created by internships, degree completion and study abroad. International and Canadian students can access a variety of a growing economy and the impending retirement of baby boomers. Selkirk College programs give you the full-time English language programs, diplomas, certificates and associate degrees. CASTLEGAR CAMPUS tools you need for the jobs of today and tomorrow. SILVER KING CAMPUS, NELSON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION INDUSTRY & TRADES

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM ACADEMIC/CAREER PROGRAMS OFF-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRY & TRADES CAREERS INCLUDE: FOUNDATION PROGRAMS PRE-EMPLOYMENT CAREER PROGRAMS Develop and refine English language Students with prerequisite English skills are Carpenter Learn through practical shop experience and Plant Operator – 24 weeks STUDY ABROAD skills for university or advanced studies, eligible to apply to the 60+ post-secondary Construction Worker theoretical classroom training to develop the Through a combination of 18 weeks of class/ Study abroad in France, Australia, Japan, Renovator professional and career opportunities, or certificate, diploma, post-graduate diploma skills and knowledge necessary to start as a shop with six weeks of work experience, Korea, Chile, Mexico and many more. Learn Residential or personal growth. On successful completion and associate degree programs. Assistance Commercial Builder working apprentice in: you will develop entry-level skills that are a language, get credit towards your diploma, of Advanced English Language and College with admission requirements and advising • Carpentry – 24 weeks required to monitor and control equipment and travel the world at the same time. Apply Composition, students can enter other is available. Upon completion of programs, Electrician • Electrical – 24 weeks and process units in large industrial plants. for funding and scholarships. college programs without a standardized students can transfer to universities Electrical Inspector • Fine Woodworking (Joinery/Cabinetry) There is excellent local employment and language test. worldwide for degree completions. WORK ABROAD – 36 weeks salary potential for graduating students. Craftsperson Work abroad as part of your practicum/ • Hairstylist – 36 weeks selkirk.ca/elp LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE Furniture Maker selkirk.ca/plant-operator PROGRAMS internship or on completion of your Kitchen Cabinetmaker • Heavy Mechanical (Heavy Duty, UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE PREPARATION Selkirk International offers a variety of studies. Work opportunities are available Commercial Transport, Transport Trailer CERTIFICATE OTHER CAREER-ORIENTED PROGRAMS short-term English language, culture and for students in selected programs in Japan, Hairstylist and Diesel Mechanics) – 36 weeks This one/two-semester certificate The following programs are intented for recreational programs ranging from two to Chile, China, Europe and others. Some • Metal Fabricator – 23 weeks provides students with opportunities to Heavy Duty Mechanic professionals currently working in related eight weeks or more. These programs can funding is available. • Millwright/Machinist – 36/30 weeks refine advanced English language skills Bus Mechanic industry areas. be customized to each group or individual. • Welding Level 1 & 2 – 28 weeks with limited college classes. Students TRANSFER ABROAD Tractor and Transport Mechanic Each program combines conversational Diesel Engine Mechanic By completing Foundation Level you BC Electrical Code can complete prerequisites for preferred Complete your degree in Scotland, or academic English with cultural and are eligible for credit from the Industry programs, gain Canadian class experience Switzerland, Australia, the USA and selkirk.ca/bc-electrical-code Boat Builder recreational activities, Canadian student and other countries. Many Selkirk College Training Authority (ITA) for the theory in their degree major, or just have a college Construction Worker family life, and sightseeing opportunities. programs have been fully articulated with portion of Level 1 (in some cases Level 2) BC Low Energy Code classroom experience for personal interest. Metal Fabricator of the applicable apprenticeship program. SELKIRK INTERNATIONAL SERVICES universities worldwide. selkirk.ca/bc-low-energy-code TESOL ADVANCED DIPLOMA Foundation Level graduates also receive Selkirk International provides full support Machinist TESOL Advanced Diploma is the exploration ON-CAMPUS OPPORTUNITIES some credit towards the work-based hours and assistance with homestay, residence, Millwright Refrigeration Plant Operator and study of second language acquisition required for their apprenticeship. study permits and visas, medical coverage, JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY – Distance Education and teaching combined with practice Field Operator tutoring and academic advising, and airport This nine-unit course, approved by the BC teaching in multi-lingual language classes. Apply for Work as a Cultural Assistant and Plant Operator selkirk.ca/trades pick-up. Boiler Inspection Branch, is taught entirely Graduates of this program are eligible for welcome visiting students to Canada and Process Operator online. After completion, you receive four selkirk.ca/international APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS TESL Canada Professional Certification. British Columbia. months of credit towards the one year of Construction Welder Apprenticeship combines paid, work-based Volunteer as a cultural partner and share operating time required to write the Provincial selkirk.ca/tesol Manufacturing Welder training (about 80 – 90%) with in-school languages and experiences with students Certificate as a Refrigeration/Ice Plant Operator. Shipbuilding Welder technical training (about 10 – 20%). from a variety of countries. Welder Fitter Interprovincial Red Seal trade certification selkirk.ca/refrigeration-plant-operator selkirk.ca/international is awarded upon successful completion of both components. In-class technical training is offered in the following trades: • Carpentry: Levels 1-4 (each level 7 wks) • Electrical: Levels 1-4 (each level 10 wks) • Professional Cook: Level 1 (28 wks) & Level 2 (14 wks) • Welding: Modular – Level B (16 wks) and Level A (8 wks), Apprenticeship – Level 1 & 2 (8 wks) Level 3 (11 wks), Multi Process Alloy Welding (5 wks), Upgrader Welding (self-paced)

2323 24 YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES & TRANSITIONS FIND YOUR CAREER A HEAD START ON TECHNICAL TRAINING WHEN DO YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES Explore videos that highlight jobs High school students can take college level PROGRAMS START? throughout BC. trades training through the Youth Train in Programs typically start August/September and/or February each year. careertrekbc.ca Trades (YTT) program. Youth Train in Trades gives high school students the opportunity PROGRAM FUNDING Find a job that fits you. to receive post-secondary Foundation/ Full or partial funding is available for YTT Apprenticeship Level 1 Technical Training workbc.ca students (funding varies by school district). in a variety of trade areas. Participating Further funding is available through the students are registered as an apprentice Understand BC’s labour market Selkirk College Secondary School Transitions with the Industry Training Authority (ITA) outlook and learn which careers are Award (Please note: this funding varies year in demand in your region. with their school district as their sponsor. to year and is based on financial need). The program is open to students in Grades workbc.ca/navigator 11 or 12, who are 15 to 19 years old and who HOW TO APPLY have not achieved Ministry of Education Remember it’s best to apply in Grade 10 Explore your career options, find graduation. or at the beginning of Grade 11. the education, learn about financial 1. Talk/meet with your high school support and track jobs in your field. YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES PROGRAMS AVAILABLE counsellor/YTT Rep to let them know workbc.ca/blueprintbuilder • Carpentry Foundation you are interested in participating in this • Electrical Foundation program. Take a quiz and direct the type of • Fine Woodworking work you want, where you want it, 2. Select a program, review prerequisites • Hairstylist all based on your answers. and check start dates. • Heavy Mechanical 3. Meet with your school counsellor or workbc.ca/careercompass • Metal Fabricator YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES Youth Train in Trades rep to review your • Millwright/Machinist eligibility/suitability for the program. • Professional Cook Training Fine Woodworking alumna Chantelle Howard celebrated Applications are evaluated based • Welding her Selkirk College grad months before graduating from on factors including trades program Grand Forks Secondary. Practicing woodwork since SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS prerequisites, high school attendance Grade 8, she was inspired by her dad and her wood Through Youth Train in Trades, students record, attitude and maturity, etc. shop teacher to learn more. receive a combination of practical, hands- on and theory-based training leading 4. Create an education plan to ensure you High school students can start working toward a field of to graduation and recognized industry are set to graduate from high school. interest learning from experts and earning a paycheque certification. Youth Train in Trades is a 5. Create a financial aid plan as to how you – all before graduation through the Youth Train in dual credit program—successful students will secure funds to pay for this education Trades (formerly ACE IT) program. Get started on the receive high school graduation credits (if not fully funded by the ITA/school Level 1 technical trades training while still earning credit (credits vary depending upon program), district). toward high school graduation. Level 1 Technical Training credential MORE INFORMATION plus Work-Based Training hours credited Speak to your high school counsellor to towards apprenticeship requirements. “When I had the opportunity to be find out how you can study a YTT program. a Youth Train in Trades student and WHERE ARE THE PROGRAMS LOCATED? Visit the ITA website: Trades programs are taught at Selkirk youth.itabc.ca/programs/train advance my skills, I took it!” College's Silver King and Tenth Street campuses in Nelson. selkirk.ca/youth-train-in-trades

25 26 THE ARTS ENVIRONMENT & GEOMATICS BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS Contemporary Music & Technology Forest Technology Bachelor of Geographic Information Systems – Do you need a prerequisite course, better grades, improved workplace or life skills? In our friendly, Digital Arts & New Media Geographic Information Systems Selkirk College, baccalaureate credential supportive setting, you’ll get our instructor's personalized attention while you upgrade and improve Kootenay Studio Arts Integrated Environmental Planning Technology Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University -- Blacksmithing Recreation, Fish & Wildlife Technology of Victoria, baccalaureate credential your skills. All our programs are inviting and encouraging. ALL CAMPUSES & LEARNING CENTRES -- Bronze Casting -- Ceramics SELKIRK INTERNATIONAL POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMS -- Jewelry Advanced Diploma in TESOL (Teaching English to Business Administration -- Open Studio Speakers of Other Languages) Hospitality Management -- Sculptural Metal English Language Program Leadership in Gerontological Nursing UPGRADING -- Studio Arts Diploma English Language Tours -- Textiles International Study Abroad Program ACADEMIC UPGRADING & DEVELOPMENT BC Adult Graduation Diploma UPGRADING ADULT SPECIAL EDUCATION (ASE) LITERACY (FORMERLY ADULT BASIC EDUCATION) BUSINESS UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES Upgrading (formerly Adult Basic Education) ASE focuses on social skills development Through our partner, Columbia Basin Alliance Business Administration Adult Special Education The entire Upgrading (formerly ABE) ARTS SCIENCES in a cooperative learning environment. for Literacy (CBAL), we support literacy and -- Accounting and Finance Essential Skills program, the instructors, the way we teach Anthropology Astronomy Training may include Math and English life-long learning. CBAL offers free adult, -- Professional Management Creative Writing Biochemistry Literacy and the classrooms are designed to build upgrading, workplace readiness training, family and English as a Second Language Post-Graduate Diploma Economics Biology your confidence as a learner and set you independent living, self-advocacy, personal (ESL) programs in the communities of the in Business Administration English Chemistry DISTANCE EDUCATION/ONLINE PROGRAMS* up for ongoing success. Upgrading can management and introductory computer Kootenays. Adults can improve their basic French Computer Science Medical Transcription, Editing & Documentation History Geography help improve your understanding and your skills. ASE is offered in Castlegar, Grand literacy skills with a tutor or in a small group. HEALTH BC Electrical Code Indigenous Studies Geology grades in prerequisite courses, build your Medical Transcription, Editing & Documentation BC Low Energy Code Forks and Nelson. Trail offers a Food Service Family literacy programs support parents Law Engineering study skills and comfort in a college setting Gerontology Gerontology Worker program where special needs in their role as their child’s first and most Peace & Justice Mathematics Health Care Assistant Golf Club Operations and connect you to the college before your students can learn entry-level skills for the important teacher. Philosophy Physics Nursing Nursing Unit Clerk program begins. Upgrading can get you food service industry. Psychology Rural Pre-Medicine the certificate or diploma you need to land SUMMER SCHOOL & COLLEGE SUCCESS Nursing Unit Clerk Sociology Statistics Pharmacy Technician a job or start the path to a career change. selkirk.ca/ase If you’re heading to post-secondary classes Pharmacy Technician Spanish Refrigeration Plant Operator Anyone can take Upgrading courses. for the first time, or returning to school, you Women’s Studies *Individual courses are also offered through ESSENTIAL SKILLS HOSPITALITY & TOURISM Upgrading is offered in Castlegar, Grand can take advantage of our free summer and distance/online learning. What are ‘essential skills?’ They are the Culinary Management ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, Nelson (summer college success programs to get you ready. skills that people need for work. There are Golf Club Operations Online Transformative Justice (advanced certificate) classes also) and Trail. Courses include: COMMUNITY EDUCATION nine skills identified including: reading Professional Cook Training Engineering Transfer (Applied Science) & WORKPLACE TRAINING • Summer School selkirk.ca/upgrading text, document use, numeracy, computer Resort & Hotel Management Workplace Communications Personal and professional development courses • Access to Trades Math Workplace Readiness use, writing, oral communication, working Ski Resort Operations & Management are available through many of our campus • College Success locations. To view the current list of Community with others, thinking, and continuous ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREES • Math Refresher Courses HUMAN SERVICES Education courses, visit selkirk.ca/ce learning. While many of these skills are Elementary Education Education Assistant & Community Support Worker already incorporated into existing courses selkirk.ca/summerschool English Early Childhood Care & Education CO-OP EDUCATION in Upgrading and ASE, programs can be Entry to Traditional Chinese Medicine Human Services Diploma Integrate paid work experience with your created to help individuals or workplaces General Arts -- Child & Youth Care Specialty studies and develop relevant employment skills, increase job-specific essential skills. History -- Early Childhood Care & Education: Inclusive Psychology confidence through real world experiences, a Practices or Infant Toddler Care competitive edge and realistic expectations of the STUDY AREAS INCLUDE: Creative Writing -- Social Service Worker Specialty workforce. Visit selkirk.ca/coop Biology Mental Health & Addictions ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREES Chemistry Social Service Worker Biochemistry TRANSITIONS FOR Computer Studies Biology HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Chemistry If you are a Grade 10 to 12 student, you have Education Planning and Career Development - INDUSTRY & TRADES TRAINING Provincial Level BC Electrical Code Entry to Pharmacy the opportunity to participate in post-secondary General Sciences programs that fit YOUR interests, personality English BC Low Energy Code Carpentry Foundation & Apprenticeship and style of learning—all while earning credits English as a Second Language (ESL) LIBERAL ARTS DIPLOMAS Electrical Foundation & Apprenticeship towards high school and college graduation. For Creative Writing Food Service Worker Program Fine Woodworking Foundation a full list of available courses and programs, visit Law and Justice Studies Learning & College Success Hairstylist selkirk.ca/transitions Liberal Arts and Science Heavy Mechanical Foundation Mathematics Peace and Justice Studies Metal Fabricator Foundation Physics Millwright/Machinist Foundation Flexible Pre-Major: Social Studies Plant Operator -- Anthropology General Education (GED) Diploma preparation Refridgeration Plant Operator -- English Language Proficiency Index (LPI) preparation Welding -- Psychology High School Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma -- Sociology PROGRAMS ADVANCED DIPLOMA selkirk.ca/programs Rural Pre-Medicine 27 28 READY TO EXPLORE SELKIRK COLLEGE? YOU’RE INTERESTED IN SELKIRK COLLEGE BUT NOT SURE WHAT I came to Selkirk College for the College to Careers event because I am not sure COMES NEXT? WE HAVE SEVERAL INFORMATIVE EVENTS SCHEDULED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT WILL GUIDE YOU TO YOUR NEXT STEP. what I want to do after graduation. I learned about what it’s like after high school, START WITH A CAMPUS TOUR: YOUR PERSONAL SELKIRK COLLEGE GUIDE the challenges and fun that can be had at college, and in professional working WILL SHOW YOU THE FACILITIES AND ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. OPEN environments. It helped give me clarity. TO INDIVIDUALS, GROUPS OR PARENTS, BOOK ANY TIME. KEVIN GRUENIGER, GRADE 11 MOUNT SENTINEL selkirk.ca/campus-tours

NOVEMBER, 2017 FEBRUARY, 2018 MARCH, 2018 SPRING 2018 SEPTEMBER 2017 - APRIL 2018 OPEN HOUSE MADE 4 TRADES CAREER & EXPERIENCE SELKIRK DAY COLLEGE FOR A DAY EDUCATION FAIR Get an inside look at everything Selkirk Are you made for Trades? Get hands- Ready to experience what it is like to be Thinking about applying to Selkirk College has to offer. Discover programs on experience in the shops and take a Learn more about post- a part of Selkirk College? Come join us College and want to make sure the and careers, talk to faculty from all look at future pathways that can result secondary education, and explore college programs through program is right for you? Spend a day program areas, see interactive displays, in rewarding careers. Join high school explore career options various workshops, define potential testing out programs that interest you and find out more information about students from across the region for this and search for jobs at this careers and enjoy a free BBQ lunch. Pre- and experience what student life is financial aid and how to apply to the inspiring event. annual event. Talk with registration is required. really like. Sekirk College faculty program of your choice. Everyone is selkirk.ca/made-for-trades selkirk.ca/experience-selkirk-day selkirk.ca/college-day welcome to attend. to learn more about our programs and how they selkirk.ca/open-house can open up the door to endless possibilites. selkirk.ca/career-fair

29 30 APPLY Applications are accepted 12 months preceding the start date for most programs. Students are accepted on a first-qualified/first-accepted basis, upon completion of all admission requirements. APPLY EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

1. CHOOSE Before applying to Selkirk College you will need to decide which program you are interested in completing. Whether you are a student starting your College journey, returning for additional training or registering for preparation courses, Selkirk College offers you a variety of options. Visit:

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2. REQUIREMENTS First time applicants must complete the College Readiness Tool (CRT), a skills assessment of reading and math skills which we use for advising purposes. All applicants must provide evidence they have meet the College general admission requirements and specific program requirements which can be viewed at:

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4. DOCUMENTATION Along with your application, please include your transcripts from High School and any post-secondary institutions. If you are currently enroled in High School courses provision of an interim transcript indicating enrolment in required courses will allow conditional acceptance to your program.

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2 CASTLEGAR 301 Frank Beinder Way Attend post-secondary at Selkirk Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 phone 250.365.7292 College where you are: toll free 1.888.953.1133

NELSON TENTH STREET CAMPUS 30 minutes 820 Tenth Street from world-class ski resorts Nelson, BC V1L 3C7 phone 250.352.6601 toll free 1.866.301.6601

SILVER KING CAMPUS 20 minutes 2001 Silver King Road from stunning backcountry hiking Nelson, BC V1L 1C8 phone 250.352.6601 toll free 1.866.301.6601

VICTORIA STREET CAMPUS 10 minutes 606 Victoria Street from heart-racing whitewater rafting Nelson, BC V1L 4K9 phone 250.352.2821 toll free 1.877.552.2821

TRAIL 5 minutes 900 Helena Street from all levels of mountain biking trails Trail, BC V1R 4S6 phone 250.368.5236

GRAND FORKS  2 minutes 486 72nd Avenue from riverside fishing PO Box 968 Grand Forks, BC V0H 1H0 phone 250.442.2704

KASLO 0 minutes 421 Front Street from bliss PO Box 1149 Kaslo, BC V0G 1M0 phone 250.353.2618

NAKUSP 311 Broadway Street PO Box 720 Nakusp, BC V0G 1R0 phone 250.265.4077

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