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Mike kneels alongside stretchers mounted on the wall. Beside him is medical training equipment such as a CPR dummy.
Cranbrook, Education Strategic first-aid training

Strategic Fire Control Ltd. in Cranbrook B.C. is now a designated a training centre for EMP Canada and can provide general first-aid training.

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Creston, Agriculture, Education College of the Rockies’ Kootenay Farm School offers creative education for grassroots agriculture

Opportunities for small–scale farming abound in the Creston Valley.

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Education, Environment CBT’S Youth Grants Program now accepting applications

Apply today! Deadline October 7, 2013 CBT’S Youth Grants Program now accepting applications

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Creston, Agriculture, Education School for farmers

As urbanites increasingly seek healthy food sources, College of the Rockies plans a Beginner Farmer Training Program in Creston, B.C.

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Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies welcomes new president and CEO David Walls

On Monday, August 19 David Walls assumed his new role as College of the Rockies’ seventh president.

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Creston, Education, Environment Kootenay Farm School providing relevant training

College of the Rockies is introducing Kootenay Farm School at its Creston campus, with exciting workshops and a 10-month beginner farming course.

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Education Support available to hire a student

CBT’s popular School Works program continues this fall.

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Castlegar, Education Selkirk College delivers National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program

Selkirk College recently signed an agreement to deliver the online version of the National Pharmacy Technician Bridging Education Program.

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Fernie, Education, Mining COTR Fernie campus to hold inaugural Haul Truck Training

College of the Rockies’ Fernie campus is launching the college’s Haul Truck Operator program with its first intake of instruction August 6 to 30, 2013.

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Castlegar, Education Learners apply new skills to gain employment

The Employment Skills Access (ESA) Program serves disadvantaged and low-skilled learners who are unemployed or underemployed.

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Education, Environment Kootenay non-profit wins environmental educators award

The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network has been recognized by the Canadian Network for Environmental Education.

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Creston, Kaslo, Education, Financial Diverse range of projects to benefit basin youth

16 projects receive support from CBT’s Youth Grants Program.

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Cranbrook, Education COTR and Ktunaxa Nation partner to offer new in-community training program

COTR and the Ktunaxa Nation have joined together to offer a Bridging to Education and Employment program within Ktunaxa communities starting this summer.

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Cranbrook, Fernie, Education, Mining Needed training provided

Haul truck simulators being installed by College of the Rockies will allow local students to train for opportunities in the mining industry.

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Cranbrook, Education College announces new Dean

New Dean of Instruction at College of the Rockies has been announced.

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Education College of the Rockies graduate lands “Best Job in the World”

College of the Rockies Adventure Tourism Business Operations graduate Greg Snell has the best job in the world – or at least one of them.

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Castlegar, Education Mir Centre for Peace Summer Institute: The Economics of Happiness

An interactive workshop will critically examine how our conventional methods of measuring progress have led to a disconnection among humans.

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Cranbrook, Education David Walls selected as College of the Rockies’ seventh President

The Board of Governors of College of the Rockies is pleased to announce the appointment of David Walls as the College’s seventh President and CEO.

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Education Selkirk Hosts visual arts and design credit transfer meeting

Selkirk’s School of the Arts recently hosted the annual BC Council on Admission and Transfers (BCCAT) Visual Arts and Design Articulation Committee Meeting.

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Education BC Research and Innovation Network launched

The Presidents of British Columbia Colleges (BC Colleges) announced recently, the formal creation of a BC Applied Research and Innovation Network (BCARIN).

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Castlegar, Education, Health & Wellness, Small Business Creating a respectful workplace policy and procedure

Is your company ready to comply with new WorkSafeBC workplace bullying and harassment policies?

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Education Cranbrook chamber salutes noteworthy retirees

At this week's luncheon the Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce saluted two noteworthy individuals who are retiring from high profile positions in the community.

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Education Provincial funding brings cutting-edge equipment to Selkirk

Selkirk College purchased new state-of-the-art equipment for trades programs that will provide students with real-world, hands-on experience.

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Education, Technology Selkirk conference brings digital technologies to the field

Great turnout at the New Ways to Use Digital Technologies in the Field conference, held recently at Selkirk’s Castlegar campus.

Greg Snell, one of three finalists for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Job in the World — Wildlife Caretaker’
Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies alum finalist for Best Job in the World

College of the Rockies Alum Finalist Greg Snell is one of three finalists for Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Job in the World'.

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Invermere, Agriculture, Education, Environment Groundswell to share success with others

Invermere’s Groundswell Network Society has been a growing success for more than a decade.

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Nelson, Education Selkirk Fine Woodworking year-end show in Nelson

The students of Fine Woodworking at Selkirk College invite the public to their 2013 Year End Show, May 24th – 26th.

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Castlegar, Education, Forestry Selkirk forestry students learn new approaches in Mexico

Students from Selkirk College’s Forest Technology Program recently travelled to Mexico to learn about the area’s unique forest

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Cranbrook, Education College hosts trades event for Grade 9 students

College of the Rockies hosted 48 grade nine students from Elkford, Fernie, Jaffray and Cranbrook for a full day of trades-related activities.

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Education, Technology COTR dual credit students win medals

Three Cranbrook students, enrolled in engineering courses at College of the Rockies, won medals at the Skills BC Competition in Abbotsford on April 17.

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Castlegar, Nelson, Trail, Education Experience Selkirk Day gives high school students a taste of college life

Over 600 Grade 10 to 12 students travelled to Selkirk College to learn about the programs, meet faculty and get a real taste of student life.

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Cranbrook, Education, Environment Sustainability in post-secondary education

College of the Rockies is now pleased to be a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education

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Cranbrook, Fernie, Education, Mining College of the Rockies to offer haul truck operator training

College of the Rockies will soon be offering haul truck operator training training at the Cranbrook Gold Creek and Fernie campuses.

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Cranbrook, Education College of the Rockies number one in Canada with international students

COTR received high honours in a 2012 survey of international students with an overall rating of number one in Canada and number two in the world.

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Castlegar, Education Selkirk business students bring innovative ideas to annual competition

Selkirk College Business Administration students impressed their judges with innovative and well-thought out business ideas.

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Cranbrook, Education COTR holding Health programs information session

College of the Rockies is holding an information session for those interested in Health programs on Tuesday, April 16 from 4 pm to 6 pm in Room 205.

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Cranbrook, Education, Mining CBT supports college programs

CBT’s function is to benefit the Columbia Basin by working with communities to address their priorities and issues.

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Cranbrook, Education Students of the world

The international program at College of the Rockies is committed to providing the diversity needed in an increasingly global economy.

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Cranbrook, Education, Mining Over $1.1 million for training simulators in Kootenays

This announcement is for over $1.1 million in investment from the government of British Columbia and Columbia Basin Trust to support the College of the Rockies

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Cranbrook, Education Business training for the young

Selling their handmade products for real money in a young entrepreneurs fair provided a powerful learning experience for elementary students in Cranbrook, B.C.

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Cranbrook, Education Recapping the career fair

The seventh annual College of the Rockies Career and Job Fair continued its upward trend with great success.

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Education Grants available for projects that address social well-being and benefit youth

CBT's Social Grants Program and Youth Grants Program application deadline is April 12

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Cranbrook, Education Annual Career and Job Fair set for March 6

The seventh annual Career and Job Fair is shaping up to be another great event.

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Education COTR signs engineering program agreement with UVIC

College of the Rockies signed an engineering program block transfer agreement with the University of Victoria on February 20, 2013.

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Education Letting Go of Perfect – a TEDx event at Selkirk College

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, the original subjects of what began as a conference 25 years ago.

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Cranbrook, Education COTR president Nick Rubidge presented with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

College of the Rockies president and CEO Dr. Nick Rubidge was presented with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on Friday, February 15 by David Wilks.

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Cranbrook, Education, Small Business COTR Career and Job Fair features CEO and chair from Columbia Basin Trust

The seventh annual Career and Job Fair is shaping up to be another great event.

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Cranbrook, Education Career fair research—check

If you’re preparing for the College of the Rockies job and career fair, be sure to check out these opportunity summaries.

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A woman in a red blazer behind a Lethbridge College table communicates with a student in a purple coat.
Cranbrook, Education Informed advantage

Know your market or, in this case, benefit from knowing the people that are looking to network with you.

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Cranbrook, Education COTR Offering Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Training in March

College of the Rockies is helping to fill a huge demand by industry for industrial mechanics by offering an Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Foundation program.

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