Selkirk College Alumni Venture Into the Dragons’ Den
A pair of Selkirk College alumni were featured on the Dragons’ Den final show of 2020 and despite not slaying the panel for investment dollars, Mitchell Rosko and Steven Glass left the pitch with a significant national awareness boost to their upstart business. Paved To Pines provides high quality custom school bus/van...
Selkirk College Welcomes Community to Share Culture Through Language
The countdown to 2021 is on and international students at Selkirk College are sending out an invitation to discover an array of cultures by learning to say “Happy New Year!” in different languages. At least 14 languages will be shared during a December 21 virtual event that brings together the different threads of culture...
Selkirk College Professional Cook Training Program Students Spread Holiday Cheer
Faced with the pandemic predicament of too much food with not enough customers, Selkirk College students in the Professional Cook Training Program are providing a tasty holiday season gift to their post-secondary peers. Vital to success for learners in the cook program—based out of the kitchen training facility on Nelson’s Tenth Street Campus—is preparing food […]
An on-line tutorial for backcountry beginners from Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada is proud to introduce a new addition to its online education roster. Avy Savvy is aimed at new users of the winter backcountry and provides a solid introduction to avalanche safety. “It’s vital for anyone venturing into the winter backcountry to have a full appreciation of the challenges involved,” explains...
What does wearing a tie have to do with human trafficking?
By Vivienne Hurley Will Rossland’s student-led initiative for Dressember be part of the fabric of change? High school students attending Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) in Rossland have created a community of advocates to fight against human trafficking and have donned their uniforms in support of Dressember. The dress...
Local high school student recognized for unique spark
Malia Johnston, a local Grade 11 high school student who attends Seven Summits Centre for Learning (7S) in Rossland, has received a Jeff Stewart Memorial Award medal for showing a unique spark, creativity, and a pioneering spirit; demonstrating innovation and an ability to think independently and ‘outside the box,’ and being...
Selkirk College Launches Campaign for Continued Affordable Access
Supporting learners through challenging times and graduating an emerging workforce equipped with the educational foundation to assist in recovery is the focus of Selkirk College’s new annual giving campaign. The journey to post-secondary success presents obstacles for many students seeking the education, skills and training...
Selkirk College Enrolment Numbers Reflect Current Reality
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on enrolment numbers at Selkirk College is less than expected as the regional post-secondary moves towards the completion of the first full semester under strict health and safety protocols. Following the direction of the BC Provincial Health Officer and considered an essential service,...
Selkirk College Joins Climate Countdown with TEDx November Series
The global initiative to champion and accelerate solutions to the climate crisis will include local voices through a series of TEDx talks being presented virtually by Selkirk College to the entire community over three Sundays in November. Sustainable Selkirk and the Mir Centre for Peace are partnering with the West Kootenay...
Kootenay Savings Leads Effort to Bridge Digital Divide for Selkirk College Students
Technology is an essential element of today’s post-secondary landscape and to help learners struggling to equip themselves properly, Selkirk College has reached out to the greater community for assistance. The COVID-19 pandemic has been an effective illuminator of strengths and weaknesses across all areas of society. Over the...
