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College of the Rockies, in partnership with the College of New Caledonia, is working with VETA to help to improve Heavy Duty Mechanics curriculum in Tanzania.

How to achieve your number one goal this year

The community of Golden will be holding a rally on June 13th to protest CP Rail's closure of the Kicking Horse River access.

The theme of this year’s conference is Herbs: A Part of Everyday Life and celebrates the centuries-old tradition of using herbs for food and medicine.

What is the number one goal in your life?

The Hidden Creek Art & Ecology Centre is a secluded retreat centre across the water from Nelson, B.C.

The workshop is designed to provide participants with the skills and narrative tools needed to make a professional quality film.

The graduation ceremony was held on Friday, May 27th and included guest speaker Kathryn Teneese, Ktunaxa Nation Council Chair, Chief Negotiator.

The Peaks Climbing Wall is almost 20 years old and due to declining usage and necessary upgrades, the College has decided it is no longer viable.

Self-employment is always risky, and self-employment in the arts is perhaps even more so. That makes success all the sweeter.

As a recipient of the Centennial Leaders Entrance Award from UBC, Froese’s tuition, books and living expenses (including a meal plan) will be covered.

Participants learn about a broad range of subjects, including tree identification, silviculture, brush saw and chainsaw operation.

You need to identify your target market and discover their number one pain point, the one that can be solved by purchasing your product or service.

Funding from the provincial government will improve the educational experience of COTR students.

Kathryn Teneese desires people to see the Ktunaxa Nation as part and parcel of the wider community.

Nelson Fibre connection to benefit local students.

Each team will be presenting a short promotional video, then pitching their ideas to the judges in front of a live audience.

The Yaqan Nukiy School on the Ktunaxa reserve in Creston, B.C., has a new building to best serve its elementary students and community

George Grey, a 36-year-old retired cross-country ski racer, is in his third year of the Selkirk College Nursing Program.

A grant from FortisBC will help the college take a closer look at energy use and setting new goals for reduction.

The new Applied Research and Innovation Centre in Castlegar provides Selkirk College students a learning environment equipped with the latest technology.

Selkirk College’s Ski Resort Operations and Management Program allows students from Canada and around the world to learn the skills integral to the ski industry

The fair was open to students from across the Kootenay Boundary region and featured 95 projects in experiments, innovation, and research.

College of the Rockies is pleased to announced that they have signed a new block transfer agreement with Capilano University in Vancouver.

David Savage's new book is focused on helping team leaders and teams find success through leadership, negotiation and conflict management.

Students at eight booths will provide information on eight different health issues with topics that will appeal to a wide audience.

‘Our Voices, Our Future’ was organized for Indigenous students and community members and saw over 50 participants throughout the day.

Leslie Molnar loves to spread the word about the importance of numerical literacy, and she does a whole lot more at Cranbrook's College of the Rockies.

At the recent College of the Rockies Career Fair, President and CEO David Walls highlighted the positive impact the COTR has on the East Kootenays.

Trades Exploration, a 15-week program, is designed to allow participants to explore several heavy trades, complete necessary upgrading and obtain certification.

Cranbrook's College of the Rockies welcomes overseas students from a variety of countries

With a new logo and brand strategy, College of the Rockies is turning 40 and feeling fine.

Known as MIDAS, the laboratory will help create new business opportunities, expand the skill sets of people who live here and increase regional competitiveness.

Students can attend their first and second year of university at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook.

The 2016 Career & Job Fair at College of the Rockies can provide you with links to employment in many fields.

Employers in the West Kootenay-Boundary can access government funding to help bolster a trained workforce and prepare their sectors for the future.

Tips and tricks for the future entrepreneur

Teams of youth ages 10‐16 are hard at work designing, building and programming robots across the West Kootenays.

College of the Rockies’ main campus will play host to four skills contests for the Kootenay Region in the Skills BC competition

Students in the Ace It program welcome the challenges of their developing careers.

Art lovers from the Kootenay region and much farther afield are making Castlegar’s Sculpturewalk an annual destination.

An exciting opportunity for working cooks to gain valuable certification at Selkirk College’s Tenth Street Campus in Nelson begins on February 15.

College of the Rockies Criminal and Social Justice students have new transfer options, thanks to a new agreement the College has signed with UFV.

Changing approaches to education mean earlier starts for apprenticeships and shorter-term commitments for employers.

Along with the new look, College of the Rockies remains committed to its vision of creating and providing the most personal student experience in Canada.

As the college celebrates its golden anniversary in 2016-2017, now is the time to tell the story about how post-secondary has contributed to your life.

With the arrival of 2016, Selkirk College is preparing for a year-long golden anniversary celebration.

The Metal Fabricator Foundation Program is currently accepting applications for a February 1 intake.

The goal of the Canada-BC Job Grant is to increase the participation of British Columbians in the labour force and to help them to develop necessary skills.

Kootenay region mayors share valuable advice that guides and inspires them in their work and their lives.