All Education articles

Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) is a centre of excellence that empowers the community through career development

In addition to the appointment of Cranbrook’s Rick Jensen as the new Chair of the Columbia Basin Trust, there are also two new members joining the Board.

KAST GLOWS (Growing, Learning Opportunities with Science) recently wrapped up the 2015 Kootenay Contraption Contest.

It has been our privilege to share with our readers new business announcements, developments, expansions and pertinent business news from throughout the area.

The Columbia Basin Trust sees the retirement of several members, plus some new faces for its Board of Directors.

The Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Umpherson as the new Executive Director.

We caught up with Jim Cameron and asked him a few questions about his book and the weekend's event.

Our generous partners at the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) have on offer some serious KRIC-back: 30 travel bursaries worth $1000 each.

The goal of the YSD/Pre-Tech program is to assist the College’s Caribbean partners with developing and delivering training programs for at-risk youth.

The $18.9 million investment in new trades training facilities for the Silver King Campus in Nelson is part of the B.C.'s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

The City of Castlegar is undertaking a survey to better understand the air passenger market in the West Kootenay.

Long before they graduate, students at College of the Rockies are supporting positive change in the business community.

For 40 years College of the Rockies has been providing training to meet the demands of business and service in the Kootenay Region.

College of the Rockies forges ahead with a new vision and brand promise for the future.

Selkirk College is helping lead an initiative that aims to bolster the regional economy.

In partnership with the Greater Trail Community Skills Centre, Selkirk College is offering a special Trades Discovery Program for Women.

The former general manager of Red Mountain Resort is taking on a new challenge of helping guide students through their educational journey at Selkirk College.

Overall, registrations at the College have risen four percent since fall 2014 and have grown ten and a half percent from fall 2013.

The BC Labour Market Outlook provides the most current information on the kinds of jobs and skills that will be in demand in our province between now and 2024.

Congratulations to all the winners of the 2015 Fernie Chamber of Commerce Community and Business Excellence Awards.

The students recently returned from a successful trip to the LinkBC Student Case Competition in Vancouver, taking first place in their category.

Students received a tour of the Bull River Mine processing plant as well as a surface tour and the history of the mine.

The program offers expertise in areas like planning and direction, human resources, financial management, governance and community relationships.

The event will be held October 7th at the Warfield Community Hall.

Audrey Bisset travels from town to town helping people learn how to sing.

Modeled after the CBC show, "The Dragons' Den," Junior Dragons Den will be expanding to three Columbia Basin communities this fall.

College of the Rockies appoints new board members

Education, support and challenge are elements of the strategy of the Business Development Bank of Canada’s Small Business Week.

Audrey Bisset travels from town to town helping people learn how to sing.

The College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of Doris Silva and Jason Colombo.

Trail, B.C., is known for its lead and zinc smelter, but if there’s smoke in the air, it might be dragon breath.

Columbia Basin Trust supports efforts to deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the residents of the Columbia Basin.

September to be last tuition-free semester of Adult upgrading courses.

The rugged Dewdney Trail once carried miners and supplies, from coastal B.C. to the Rocky Mountains, during the height of the Kootenay Gold Rush in the 1860's.

The Indigenous Education Protocol ensures continued partnership between local First Nations groups and the College of the Rockies.

September 1st will see Dr. Jack Moes in his new position as Dean of Trades and Technology at The College of the Rockies.

The study will help to understand the challenges and successes that business owners face in Nelson.

Out of 183 post-secondary institutions from around the world, students rank The College of the Rockies as number one.

Summer is full of exciting possibilities and BetterBook can point you in the right direction.

Youth Mean Business, a new entrepreneurship program, will provide youth up to $5000 in funding and training to help them launch their own small business.

A happiness survey done recently in Creston revealed what’s good and what’s not so good in its citizens’ quality of life.

RTDNA Canada Awards honour the best programs, stations and news gathering organizations in radio, television and digital.

The restoration of the historic CPR Railway station into a state-of-the-art building is also giving employees valuable work experience.

Three projects in the RDEK’s Central Subregion receive funding through the Central East Kootenay Community Directed Funds (CEKCDF) Program.

The BetterBook phone book can be a valuable asset when it comes to planning a wedding.

COTR will provide Haul Truck Operator training for recent Canfor layoffs.

Dave Butler, former College of the Rockies student will soon be travelling to Toronto for a very exciting event.

COTR announces the hiring of new Aboriginal Education Coordinator and Education Advisor.

Heather Hepworth appointed to the role of Dean, Health and Human Services.

The Selkirk College Business Administration Program wrapped up its year with the annual Business Competition that pitted teams of students against each other.