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NIC News

News
Mar 20, 2020
Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being in Challenging Times
We are being bombarded with a lot of information at the moment and it feels like we don’t have a lot of control over the things that are going on around us. This can definitely impact our mental health, and for those already faced with mental health concerns, it is even more challenging.
News
Mar 17, 2020
ElderCollege classes cancelled at all campuses
All ElderCollege classes in Campbell River, the Comox Valley and Port Alberni have been cancelled.
News
Mar 9, 2020
NIC developing Indigenous Language Fluency certificate
NIC is expanding its Indigenous language offerings with the development of new certificate, set to launch this fall.
News
Feb 7, 2020
NIC launches Computer Information Systems program
The new program includes computer programming, web scripting, database fundamentals and systems administration to prepare students to develop and manage modern information systems.

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Programs

Automotive Service Technician

Learn and hone essential skills from brake system servicing and steering to suspension service, wheel alignment, electronic systems and more as you earn apprenticeship technical training credit toward Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Electrician Foundation Harmonized

Learn essential work place skills in addition to Level 1 electrical theory and technical skills as you develop applied skills and earn apprenticeship technical training credit and work hours toward your Interprovincial (Red Seal) certification.

Social Service Diploma

Gain insight into social justice to support and empower individuals, families and communities. You will also take part in workplace practicums to gain hands-on experience in the social service field while also building your professional network.

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Courses

Advanced English
(ENG-052)

Advanced English is designed to provide students with the skills needed for the reading, writing and critical thinking tasks that are required for college programs and employment.

Introduction to Social Media
(IMG-220)

This introductory course will present current platforms, tools and technologies that are used in social media and look at communications models, strategies, monitoring, metrics and governance, and the social and cultural significance of social media.

Organizational Behaviour
(BUS-350)

This course examines behavioural concepts and tools developed to aid the manager in understanding the behaviour in organizations and improving organizational effectiveness.

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Faculty

Gordon Mason

Faculty, Business Administration

Michael Catchpole

Faculty, Humanities & Social Sciences

Stephen McIntosh

Faculty, Trades & Apprenticeships

NIC Event Calendar

Mar 31
POSTPONED - Industrial Electronics & Automation Info Session
Apr 1
CANCELLED - NIC Career Fair
Apr 8
POSTPONED - NIC Goes Global: Study Abroad Info Session
Apr 9
POSTPONED - NIC Goes Global: Study Abroad Info Session
May 14
8th annual NIC School of Business Spring Social

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

Psychological First Aid - Self-Care (FAC-056)
Apr 1-Apr 15, Comox Valley
Cannabis in the Workplace: Management Training (FAC-046)
Apr 1-Apr 15, Comox Valley
Lock Out - Tag Out (WSF-017)
Apr 1-Apr 15, Comox Valley
Fire Safety (WSF-050)
Apr 1-Apr 15, Comox Valley
Medical Terminology (FAC-017)
Apr 1-Apr 15, Comox Valley
Cannabis in the Workplace: Training for Workers (FAC-045)
Apr 1-Apr 15, Comox Valley

NIC Students Say

Students choose NIC for our expert faculty, high-quality, affordable education, supportive community and university transfer pathways. Here’s what they say:

Milena Restan
My instructor Jason Diemer inspired me to study engineering. I transferred directly from NIC into second year of UVic’s biomedical engineering degree.
Milena Restan
UVic Engineering Dual Admission student
Hiroki Asai
My internship at Disney allowed me to meet people all over the world, network and develop international relationships.
Hiroki Asai
Tourism & Hospitality Diploma student
Mike McLean
NIC’s Industrial Automation program gave me the skills employers are looking for. I had job offers in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Alberta.
Mike McLean
Industrial Automation Technology Graduate
Dawn Tisdale
I had some pretty old ideas of what nurses do … I thought it was about taking doctors’ orders, not advocating for patients. I am now in the most rewarding and challenging degree ever.
Dawn Tisdale
NIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate, Named top 150 Nurses in Canada by CNA
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