CNC Student Viewbook 2021-2022

AcknowledgmentsFirst Nations Traditional Territory

The College of New Caledonia is honoured to work with the Aboriginal communities in this region, inclusive of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. We acknowledge the graciousness of the First Nations peoples in welcoming those seeking knowledge on their traditional territories.

CNC’s Aboriginal Partners

It is important to acknowledge the participation of all Indigenous groups whose support on Aboriginal advisory committees and the Yinka Dene Council contributes to the success of Aboriginal Education at CNC: Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training Association, Métis Nation of BC, New Caledonia Métis Association, Prince George Native Friendship Centre, North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society, Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Centre, Quesnel Tillicum Society/Native Friendship Centre, and Aboriginal representatives from the University of Northern British Columbia, School Districts of Nechako-Lakes (SD91), Prince George (SD57), and Quesnel (SD28).

Quesnel

Mackenzie

Prince George

Fort St. JamesBurns Lake

Vanderhoof

Nak’azdli Whut’en

Tsay Keh Dene Nation

Ts’il Kaz Koh (Burns Lake Band)

Lhoosk’uz Dene Nations

Lake Babine Nation

Stellat’en First Nation

Wet’suwet’en First NationYekooche First Nation

Skin Tyee NationNee Tahi Buhn Band

Kwadacha Nation

Nazko First Nation

Lhtako Dene Nation

?Esdilagh (Alexandria) First Nation

Cheslatta Carrier Nation

Saik’uz First Nation

Tl’azt’en Nation Binche Whut’en First Nation

Takla Lake First Nation

McLeod Lake Indian Band (Tse’Khene Nation)

Lheidli T’enneh First NationNadleh Whut’en First Nation

Fraser Lake

McBride

Valemount

The communities served by CNC22 First Nations communities and nine municipalities served by CNC

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“ I got a lot of my accounting groundwork at CNC before pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce at UNBC. The instructors at CNC really help you understand the

concepts. I’m glad I started here!

” - HOLLY WEST, TAKLA LAKE FIRST NATION ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE DIPLOMA

About CNCThe College of New Caledonia, established in 1969, offers over 90 programs in Access & Continuing Education, Business, Health Sciences, Trades, Technologies, University Studies and Upgrading. Our six campuses proudly serve 22 First Nation communities and nine municipalities across a 117,500 square kilometer area, or roughly 12 per cent of British Columbia.

CNC is proud to provide access to lifelong learning and facilitate the achievement of educational and personal goals. We are responsive to the diverse needs of our students, our employees, and the communities in our region. In a dynamic, consultative environment, we deliver quality programs and promote the success of every student.

CNC’s vision Learning together, changing lives, creating futures.lhulh whuts’odutel’eh (we will learn together),

lhk’enazdulkat (we change ourselves),

nus ‘uztelelh (we will create the future).

“ The College is a very good place. It’s the place to go. Instructors here actually care. If you need a little extra help, they are happy and willing to give it to you.

” - KEATON GOULET WELDING, METAL FABRICATION, ENTREPRENEUR

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CNC Campusescnc.bc.ca/do-campus

Quesnel

• A short drive to Barkerville Historic Town and Park and Troll Ski Resort

• Plenty of biking, hiking, fishing, paddling and golfing to immerse yourself in Quesnel’s natural wonder

• Annual local events include Billy Barker Days, Festival of the Performing Arts, Quesnel Tillicum Society Memorial Pow Wow, and SkyFest

• Quesnel Farmers’ Market runs weekly, in-season

• The local brewery and restaurants will satisfy any craving

Burns Lake

• Over 90 kilometers of biking trails on the Boer Mountain Trail Network

• The Lakes District offers incredible sightseeing opportunities

• Swim, kayak, canoe or fish Burns Lake and nearby Francois and Ootsa lakes

• Radley Beach camping area offers a splash park as well as nearby tennis courts and beach volleyball

• Hiking and walking trails for all skill levels

Mackenzie

• Surrounded by beautiful lakes where you can swim, boat and fish

• Camping throughout the summer

• Close to Powder King Mountain Ski Resort

• Mackenzie’s Recreation Centre offers swimming, rock-climbing, skating and hockey

• The town is filled with active wildlife year-round

• Explore recreational trails for walking and biking

Prince George

• Features plenty of hiking, biking and skiing trails to immerse yourself in

• Dozens of nearby lakes to paddle, swim and fish

• Events such the ColdSnap Music Festival, Summerfest, Winterfest, local Farmers’ Market and BCNE

• Plenty of local restaurants, pubs and breweries to explore

• Local sports teams, including the Spruce Kings (BCHL) and the Cougars (WHL)

Vanderhoof

• CNC’s Vanderhoof Campus recently opened its brand-new building

• Vanderhoof is an active community offering plenty of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, cross country skiing and more

• A vibrant arts community will keep you entertained while studying here

• Tour the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre and Vanderhoof Community Museum

Fort St. James

• Situated on the South-Eastern shore of beautiful Stuart Lake, this welcoming community offers a variety of exciting outdoor adventures

• Stuart Lake, Cottonwood Park, Mount Pope and Murray Ridge Ski area offer stunning views

• Explore the Fort St. James National Historic Site

• Enjoy local events such as Music on the Mountain Festival, Music Makers, Farmers’ Market and annual Craft Fair

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Access and UpgradingIf you need to complete a few courses or improve your grades from a course you took earlier, CNC’s tuition-free Academic Upgrading courses can help you. With upgrading, you can meet the prerequisites for other college courses and programs, or obtain a BC Adult Graduation Diploma (formerly known as an Adult Dogwood). Academic Upgrading courses are also part of CNC’s Access Programs that offer guaranteed admission of advanced standing into certain programs. You will get one foot already in the door.

Academic Upgrading R I A S E C

Access Programs (Varied) R I A S E C

English Language Training R I A S E C

Job Education Training (JET) C

Business & ManagementHelp northern businesses thrive with CNC’s Business and Management programs! These programs will give you the skills required to move up the corporate ladder, with instructors who are experts in their fields with years of industry experience.

Accounting & Finance Diploma E CAccounting Post Baccalaureate E C

Applied Business Technology (ABT) Certificate R S E C

Bookkeeping Certificate CBusiness Management Certificate & Diploma E C

Human Resource Management Post-Diploma S

Medical Office Assistant Associate Certificate S C

Medical Office Assistant (ABT) Certificate R S E C

Tourism & Hotel Management Post-Diploma S E

Health SciencesHigh quality health care depends on the best health professionals. CNC can give you the expertise, whether you’re caring directly with a patient or working in diagnostic field. CNC offers high quality theoretical instruction, and simulated work-spaces with lots of opportunity for hands-on practice of the skills you will learn. With small class sizes and instructors who still practice in the field, you are in good hands and will be able to build healthy communities wherever you’re employed.

Dental Assisting R S C

Dental Hygiene R S C

Diagnostic Medical Sonography R S C

Health Care Assistant Certificate S

Medical Device Reprocessing Associate Certificate R C

Medical Laboratory Technology Science R S C

Medical Radiography Technology I S

Nursing Baccalaureate S C

Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate S C

Practical Nursing Diploma S C

Human ServicesThese programs are full of opportunities to help children, families, and communities learn and grow. Gain the skills and career knowledge you need to work in a wide variety of community settings.

Community Support Worker S

Early Childhood Care and Learning Certificate or Diploma S

Education Assistant S

Social Service Worker: Certificate, Applied Diploma, University Transfer Diploma, University Transfer with Aboriginal Services Specialization

A S

Programs at a Glance Find your Fitcnc.bc.ca/do-hcode

Your education should be a reflection of you. Who are you as a person? How can you apply your personality in your studies and career? Try the Holland Code to find out more.

Realistic R You are active and enjoy hands-on or manual outdoor activities, such as building, working with plants or animals, using tools or operating machinery. Your friends might describe you as handy, athletic, adventurous and reliable. Realistic types use common sense to solve problems and appreciate work environments that are organized and structured. Your favourite high school subjects may have been physical education, home economics, computers or industrial education.

Investigative I You are analytical, intellectual and observant and enjoy research, mathematical or scientific activities, preferably indoors. Your friends might describe you as curious, logical, introspective and independent. Investigative types love to research, analyze and solve abstract problems. Your favourite high school subjects might have been biology, chemistry, math, or physics.

Artistic A You are original, intuitive and imaginative and enjoy creating things. You value flexible and unstructured work environments that foster creativity and originality. Your friends might describe you as an imaginative, sensitive, openminded or free spirited. Your favourite subjects in high school may have been drama, arts, music and creative writing.

Social S You care about people, value relationships and believe communication, trust and community are important. Motivated by helping and empowering others, you enjoy teaching, listening and solving problems in collaborative and supportive environments. Your favourite subjects from high school may have been English, social studies, health and biology. Your friends can always count on you and may describe you as patient, generous and idealistic.

Enterprising EYou are attracted to leadership roles and can be persuasive. Your friends might describe you as energetic, ambitious, adventurous, sociable and self-confident. You strive to the best at all that you do and value success. Your favorite subjects in high school may have been social studies, law, business or math. Enterprising types are not opposed to taking risks with high rewards.

Conventional CYou enjoy organized, structured activities. Your friends might describe you as reliable, efficient, careful, organized and conscientious. Conventional types enjoy working indoors, maintaining and manipulating data, organizing schedules and operating office equipment. Your favorite subjects in high school might have been computers, math, or English.

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“ I came to CNC and it immediately felt like family, like home. My classmates were really close, and our instructors really cared about our learning. Even if you emailed them at 11 p.m., they were happy to help you. Everything they taught me at CNC, I’m able use at the hospital. When I did my practicum, they said I was one of best prepared students they ever had.

” - KRISTINA UMMENHOFER MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE

“ I knew I had a lot to learn and that I’d get better wages if I was certified. I’ve heard nothing but good things about CNC’s Early Childcare and Learning Certificate. I knew the instructors were amazing ahead of time and it was convenient to go to school in my hometown.

” - LOGAN FLAVEL-KEIM EARLY CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CERTIFICATE

TechnologiesStudents gain theoretical knowledge in the classroom and explore practical technology applications in the field. Combining classroom and laboratory work with field exercises and team projects provides our students with the problem solving and critical thinking skills valued by employers.

Civil Engineering Technology R I

Computer Network Technician Certificate R C

Natural Resources & Forest Technology R I S

Post Diploma Information Technology C

Trades

The economy and businesses in the north are counting on new skilled tradespeople. CNC can help take you there. Get your start in a Foundations program or learn on the job in an Apprentice program and work your way to a Red Seal. Get hands on training from experienced, industry-leading instructors using state-of-the-art technology and equipment in some of the most innovative shops and classrooms available in North Central B.C.

Automotive Collision and Refinishing R

Automotive Glass Technician R

Automotive Service Technician R

Career Technical Centre (CTC) R I A E

Carpenter R A E

Electrical R I

Heavy Mechanical Trades R

Industrial Mechanic R

Industrial Mechanic/Machinist R

Metal Fabrication R

Parts and Warehousing Person C

Pipe Trades R

Power Engineering 3rd and 4th R I

Professional Cook A E

Trades Discovery R I A E

Welder R A E

University Studies CNC’s University Studies offers a high-quality, affordable way to get your degree started. Learn in small classes with instructors focused on your success. University Studies is a system that lets you take up to 60 credits at CNC, and then transfer those credits. CNC has transfer partnerships with all public universities, colleges and institutes across British Columbia. So, when you finish your degree, you graduate from the institution you transferred to.

Aboriginal Studies Associate of Arts Degree, Certificate S E

Anthropology Associate of Arts Degree S E

Biology Associate of Science Degree I S

Chemistry Associate of Science Degree I

Criminology Diploma S E

English Associate of Arts Degree A S

Engineering Certificate (Applied Science) R I C

Fine Arts Certificate A

Kinesiology Diploma R S C

Modern Classics Associate of Arts Degree A S

Mathematics & Computer Science Associate of Science Degree I E C

Psychology Associate of Arts Degree I S

Sociology Associate of Arts Degree S E

Web & Graphic Design Certificate & Diploma A

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Campus Housing & Accommodationscnc.bc.ca/do-housing

Live where you are encouraged to be the best version of you! CNC Campus Housing in Prince George provides affordable and centrally-located community living close to shopping, transportation, recreational facilities, and forest trails.

Study, play, and thrive in a community that embraces tolerance and mutual respect. Supported by others with unique personal and academic interests and broad cultural backgrounds, your post-secondary experience will be enriched far beyond the classroom.

CNC offers 92 rooms in our original campus housing building, focused on supporting students in a comfortable setting close to their classes. We are also pleased to welcome Indigenous students in a new campus housing building. It offers 12 rooms with shared kitchen, living, washroom and laundry facilities. The new building will include a suite for an Elder who will serve as a role model and support for students.

Campus Housing accommodates students in programs of varying length, with varying needs in both buildings. For additional information about living on campus or for housing rates, please refer to the Community Standards Handbook. We recommend applying early for housing.

Student Servicescnc.bc.ca/do-servicesStudent Services offers a broad range of supports and resources to help promote the success of every CNC student. Whether you need help with education planning, applications for funding or accessing supports, our Student Services team is here to help you succeed!

• Aboriginal Resource Center

• Academic Advising

• Accessibility Services

• Bookstore

• Cafeteria

• Counselling

• Financial Aid & Awards

• Health & Wellness

• Library

• Recreation

• Students’ Union

• Testing & Tutoring Services

• Wellness Coaches

Services may vary by campus.

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“ I’m so very glad I did my foundation course. It gave me a lot of confidence when I was starting out. It lets you try a little bit of everything. And now, after completing three levels of the Electrical program, I enjoy a full-time career working at Primus

Electric .

” - MARISSA MCTAVISH, APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN AT PRIMUS ELECTRIC INC.

“ The knowledge I gained helped me open two businesses. CNC is an affordable college that has everything you

need to be successful.

” - THANH MINH VO, VIETNAM

How to Applycnc.bc.ca/do-apply

1 – Find your program• View our programs and courses online.

• If you are a current high school student interested in Career Technical Center (CTC) or Dual Credit admission, please speak with a counsellor at your high school and then email recruitment@cnc.bc.ca for information on next steps.

• Any questions about our programs can be directed to the recruitment team. Full contact information is found at the back of this book.

2 – Apply• Apply online.

• Domestic student application fees are $40.

• For fall start dates, it is recommended to apply before March 31st* of the same year if the program has a selection process. Programs with available space often accept late applications.

3 – Submit Documentation

After applying, the Office of the Registrar will contact you with information on next steps.

• Submit supporting documents; depending on your program these could be transcripts, resumes, or handwritten statements. Most CNC programs require students to submit a high school transcript. For most programs all supporting documents must be received by April 30.

• Some programs require an application package. Application packages are found on their respective program pages.

• You will hear from us when you are accepted.

4 – Plan for Life at CNC

• Come explore our campus by signing up for student for a day, booking a campus tour or attending one of our open houses.

• Register for classes online through CNC Connect or in person at your campus. If applicable to your program, pay your seat deposit when you register to secure your seat.

• Come to orientation on your first day - it’s a great way to meet your classmates and become familiar with the college.

• Get your student card from the Office of the Registrar on your campus. Your student card acts as your UPass and your library card, and will get you discounts at certain businesses.

*Some exceptions apply. Please check your program page for details.

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3330 22nd Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, V2N 1P8

Phone: 1 250 562 2131 Fax: 1 250 561 5861Email: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca

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