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CNC Student Viewbook 2021-2022
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Kwadacha Nation
Tsay Keh Dene Nation
Takla Lake First Nation
Mackenzie
Lake Babine Nation McLeod Lake Indian Band
(Tse’Khene Nation)
Yekooche First Nation Tl’azt’en Nation
Wet’suwet’en First Nation Binche Whut’en
Nak’azdli Whut’en First Nation
Ts’il Kaz Koh (Burns Lake Band)
Fort St. James
Burns Lake Lheidli T’enneh
Nadleh Whut’en First Nation
First Nation
Cheslatta Carrier Nation
Vanderhoof Prince George
Fraser Lake
Skin Tyee Nation Saik’uz First Nation
Stellat’en First Nation McBride
Nee Tahi Buhn Band
Lhoosk’uz Dene Nations Nazko First Nation
Lhtako Dene Nation
Quesnel
Valemount
Acknowledgments
?Esdilagh (Alexandria) First Nation First 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.
The communities CNC’s Aboriginal Partners
s erved by CNC 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
22 First Nations communities and Education at CNC: Carrier Sekani Tribal Council, PG Nechako Aboriginal Employment & Training
nine municipalities served by CNC 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).
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About CNC “ I got a lot of my accounting
groundwork at CNC before
pursuing a Bachelor of
The College of New Caledonia, Commerce at UNBC.
established in 1969, offers over 90
The instructors at CNC really
programs in Access & Continuing
Education, Business, Health Sciences, help you understand the
Trades, Technologies, University concepts. I’m glad I started here!
Studies and Upgrading. Our six
campuses proudly serve 22 First Nation
communities and nine municipalities
- HOLLY WEST, TAKLA LAKE FIRST NATION
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE DIPLOMA ”
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
“ The College is a very good place.
It’s the place to go. Instructors
here actually care. If you need a
Learning together, changing little extra help, they are happy
lives, creating futures. and willing to give it to you.
lhulh whuts’odutel’eh (we will learn together),
- KEATON GOULET
”
WELDING, METAL FABRICATION, ENTREPRENEUR
lhk’enazdulkat (we change ourselves),
nus ‘uztelelh (we will create the future).
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CNC Campuses
cnc.bc.ca/do-campus
Prince George Fort St. James
• Features plenty of hiking, biking and skiing trails to • Situated on the South-Eastern shore of beautiful
immerse yourself in Stuart Lake, this welcoming community offers a
variety of exciting outdoor adventures
• Dozens of nearby lakes to paddle, swim and fish
• Stuart Lake, Cottonwood Park, Mount Pope and
• Events such the ColdSnap Music Festival, Murray Ridge Ski area offer stunning views
Summerfest, Winterfest, local Farmers’ Market and
BCNE • Explore the Fort St. James National Historic Site
• Plenty of local restaurants, pubs and breweries to • Enjoy local events such as Music on the Mountain
explore Festival, Music Makers, Farmers’ Market and annual
Craft Fair
• Local sports teams, including the Spruce Kings
(BCHL) and the Cougars (WHL)
Quesnel Mackenzie
• A short drive to Barkerville Historic Town and Park • Surrounded by beautiful lakes where you can swim,
and Troll Ski Resort boat and fish
• Plenty of biking, hiking, fishing, paddling and golfing • Camping throughout the summer
to immerse yourself in Quesnel’s natural wonder
• Close to Powder King Mountain Ski Resort
• Annual local events include Billy Barker Days, • Mackenzie’s Recreation Centre offers swimming,
Festival of the Performing Arts, Quesnel Tillicum
rock-climbing, skating and hockey
Society Memorial Pow Wow, and SkyFest
• The town is filled with active wildlife year-round
• Quesnel Farmers’ Market runs weekly, in-season
• Explore recreational trails for walking and biking
• The local brewery and restaurants will satisfy any
craving
Burns Lake Vanderhoof
• Over 90 kilometers of biking trails on the Boer • CNC’s Vanderhoof Campus recently opened its
Mountain Trail Network brand-new building
• The Lakes District offers incredible sightseeing • Vanderhoof is an active community offering plenty
opportunities of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, cross
• Swim, kayak, canoe or fish Burns Lake and nearby country skiing and more
Francois and Ootsa lakes • A vibrant arts community will keep you entertained
• Radley Beach camping area offers a splash park as while studying here
well as nearby tennis courts and beach volleyball • Tour the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation
• Hiking and walking trails for all skill levels Centre and Vanderhoof Community Museum
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Find your Fit Programs at a Glance
cnc.bc.ca/do-hcode
Access and Upgrading
Your education should be a reflection of you. Who are you as a person? How can you apply your If you need to complete a few courses or improve your grades from a course you took earlier, CNC’s tuition-free Academic Upgrading
personality in your studies and career? Try the Holland Code to find out more. 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.
Realistic R
Academic Upgrading R I A S E C
You are active and enjoy hands-on or manual outdoor activities, such as building, working with
Access Programs (Varied) R I A S E C
plants or animals, using tools or operating machinery. Your friends might describe you as handy, English Language Training R I A S E C
athletic, adventurous and reliable. Realistic types use common sense to solve problems and Job Education Training (JET) C
appreciate work environments that are organized and structured. Your favourite high school
Business & Management
subjects may have been physical education, home economics, computers or industrial education.
Help 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.
Investigative I
Accounting & Finance Diploma E C
You are analytical, intellectual and observant and enjoy research, mathematical or scientific Accounting Post Baccalaureate E C
activities, preferably indoors. Your friends might describe you as curious, logical, introspective Applied Business Technology (ABT) Certificate R S E C
Bookkeeping Certificate
and independent. Investigative types love to research, analyze and solve abstract problems. Your C
Business Management Certificate & Diploma E C
favourite high school subjects might have been biology, chemistry, math, or physics.
Human Resource Management Post-Diploma S
Medical Office Assistant Associate Certificate S C
Artistic A Medical Office Assistant (ABT) Certificate R S E C
You are original, intuitive and imaginative and enjoy creating things. You value flexible and Tourism & Hotel Management Post-Diploma S E
unstructured work environments that foster creativity and originality. Your friends might describe Health Sciences
you as an imaginative, sensitive, openminded or free spirited. Your favourite subjects in high school High 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
may have been drama, arts, music and creative writing.
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.
Social S Dental Assisting R S C
You care about people, value relationships and believe communication, trust and community are Dental Hygiene R S C
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
important. Motivated by helping and empowering others, you enjoy teaching, listening and solving R S C
Health Care Assistant Certificate S
problems in collaborative and supportive environments. Your favourite subjects from high school
Medical Device Reprocessing Associate Certificate R C
may have been English, social studies, health and biology. Your friends can always count on you
Medical Laboratory Technology Science R S C
and may describe you as patient, generous and idealistic. Medical Radiography Technology I S
Nursing Baccalaureate S C
Enterprising E Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate S C
You are attracted to leadership roles and can be persuasive. Your friends might describe you as Practical Nursing Diploma S C
energetic, ambitious, adventurous, sociable and self-confident. You strive to the best at all that Human Services
you do and value success. Your favorite subjects in high school may have been social studies, law, These 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.
business or math. Enterprising types are not opposed to taking risks with high rewards.
Community Support Worker S
Conventional C Early Childhood Care and Learning Certificate or Diploma S
Education Assistant S
You enjoy organized, structured activities. Your friends might describe you as reliable, efficient,
Social Service Worker: Certificate, Applied Diploma, University
careful, organized and conscientious. Conventional types enjoy working indoors, maintaining and
Transfer Diploma, University Transfer with Aboriginal Services A S
manipulating data, organizing schedules and operating office equipment. Your favorite subjects in Specialization
high school might have been computers, math, or English.
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Technologies
Students 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
“ I came to CNC and it immediately felt like
family, like home. My classmates were really
valued by employers.
close, and our instructors really cared about
Civil Engineering Technology R I
Computer Network Technician Certificate R C
our learning. Even if you emailed them at 11
Natural Resources & Forest Technology R I S p.m., they were happy to help you.
Post Diploma Information Technology C Everything they taught me at CNC, I’m able
Trades use at the hospital. When I did my practicum,
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
they said I was one of best prepared students
training from experienced, industry-leading instructors using state-of-the-art technology and equipment in some of the most they ever had.
”
innovative shops and classrooms available in North Central B.C.
Automotive Collision and Refinishing R
Automotive Glass Technician R - KRISTINA UMMENHOFER
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY GRADUATE
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 I knew I had a lot to learn and that I’d get
you transferred to.
Aboriginal Studies Associate of Arts Degree, Certificate S E
better wages if I was certified. I’ve heard
Anthropology Associate of Arts Degree S E nothing but good things about CNC’s
Biology Associate of Science Degree I S
Early Childcare and Learning Certificate.
Chemistry Associate of Science Degree I
Criminology Diploma S E
I knew the instructors were amazing
English Associate of Arts Degree A S ahead of time and it was convenient to
Engineering Certificate (Applied Science) R I C
go to school in my hometown.
”
Fine Arts Certificate A
Kinesiology Diploma R S C - LOGAN FLAVEL-KEIM
EARLY CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CERTIFICATE
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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Student Services Campus Housing
& Accommodations
cnc.bc.ca/do-services
Student Services offers a broad range of supports and resources to help promote
the success of every CNC student. Whether you need help with education cnc.bc.ca/do-housing
planning, applications for funding or accessing supports, our Student Services
team is here to help you succeed! Live where you are encouraged to be the best version of you! CNC Campus
• Aboriginal Resource Center Housing in Prince George provides affordable and centrally-located community
• Academic Advising living close to shopping, transportation, recreational facilities, and forest trails.
• Accessibility Services
Study, play, and thrive in a community that embraces tolerance and mutual respect. Supported by
• Bookstore
others with unique personal and academic interests and broad cultural backgrounds, your post-
• Cafeteria secondary experience will be enriched far beyond the classroom.
• Counselling
• Financial Aid & Awards CNC offers 92 rooms in our original campus housing building, focused on supporting students in
• Health & Wellness a comfortable setting close to their classes. We are also pleased to welcome Indigenous students
• Library 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
• Recreation
and support for students.
• Students’ Union
• Testing & Tutoring Services Campus Housing accommodates students in programs of varying length, with varying needs in
• Wellness Coaches both buildings. For additional information about living on campus or for housing rates, please refer
Services may vary by campus. to the Community Standards Handbook. We recommend applying early for housing.
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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
How to Apply three levels of the Electrical program, I
enjoy a full-time career working at Primus
cnc.bc.ca/do-apply Electric .
1 – Find your program
• View our programs and courses online.
”
- MARISSA MCTAVISH,
APPRENTICE ELECTRICIAN AT PRIMUS ELECTRIC INC.
• 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
CNC
Alumni
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.
“ The knowledge I gained
helped me open two
• Some programs require an application package. Application packages are found on their
respective program pages.
businesses. CNC is an
• You will hear from us when you are accepted. affordable college that
has everything you
4 – Plan for Life at CNC
need to be successful.
• 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
- THANH MINH VO, VIETNAM
”
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.
*
College of New Caledonia 3330 22nd Avenue, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, V2N 1P8 Phone: 1 250 562 2131 Fax: 1 250 561 5861 Email: askcnc@cnc.bc.ca cnc.bc.ca/do-apply
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