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Published on Nov 23, 2022
NIC in the News: Port Alberni tiny homes to arrive next week for new village housing at-risk people

North Island College and the Nuu-chah-nulth Employment and Training Program are in a project to build single-person units in Port Alberni. Thirteen NIC carpentry students have been on site preparing it for the arrival of the new homes.

Published on Nov 23, 2022
NIC in the News: Port Alberni tiny homes to arrive next week for new village housing at-risk people
Published on Nov 22, 2022
NIC in the News: Watyaqit Tiny Home Village awaits first tiny homes
Published on Nov 18, 2022
NIC in the News: Pod project begins
Published on Sep 28, 2022
NIC in the News: Students put down roots in forestry at NIC
Published on Jun 27, 2022
NIC in the News: New college course teaches TV and film production skills to Indigenous students on Vancouver Island
Published on Jun 9, 2022
NIC in the News: PROGRESS 2022: CME makes progress on Port Alberni waterfront
Published on May 17, 2022
NIC in the News: Hallmark TV series films final season of hit series on Vancouver Island
Published on Apr 19, 2022
NIC in the News: Campbell River's best kept culinary secret
Published on Apr 6, 2022
Campbell River Bistro opening April 28
Published on Mar 21, 2022
NIC in the News: Comox Valley youth apprentices earn experience, awards
Published on Mar 21, 2022
NIC in the News: BC chefs prepping for Culinary World Cup in November
Published on Mar 11, 2022
Trades Sampler sparks new electrical career
Published on Mar 8, 2022
NIC in the News: New Motion Picture Skills Training Supports Employment and Crew Development in BC
Published on Feb 28, 2022
Tickets on sale for Culinary Team BC fundraiser, ‘Gold Medal Banquet’
When: Mar 18, 2022
Published on Jan 13, 2022
NIC in the News: Trades program brings smokehouses to Tseshaht community
Published on Oct 22, 2021
Tuition-free automotive and collision training starts Nov. 1
Published on Oct 12, 2021
NIC in the News: Black Creek company uses drone technology to assist with B.C. wildfires
Published on Oct 12, 2021
NIC in the News: Kamloops area has been Hollywood (Farther) North in 2021
Published on Oct 12, 2021
NIC in the News: Motion Picture Production Assistant Micro-credential featured in Maclean's
Published on Sep 21, 2021
Open House: Professional Cook 1 & Essentials Skills program in Port Hardy
When: Sep 27, 2021
Published on Jul 13, 2021
NIC in the News: Carpentry students help build campus pathways
Published on Jun 14, 2021
NIC in the News: Trades training gets welder her start in Port Alberni
Published on Apr 19, 2021
NIC in the News: North Island film industry optimistic about post-COVID-19 rebound
Published on Feb 9, 2021
NIC offering free micro-credentials to boost careers
Published on Feb 3, 2021
NIC Electrician alum working on renewable energy solutions in BC
Published on Dec 7, 2020
Parts and Motor Sports trades training coming to NIC
Published on Nov 23, 2020
Women in Construction Trades offered throughout region
Published on Nov 2, 2020
Carpentry foundation program coming to Campbell River
Published on Oct 30, 2020
NIC aquaculture student takes learning into the field
Published on Oct 23, 2020
Women in Construction Trades returns
Published on Sep 18, 2020
NIC in the News: Homalco First Nation invests in forestry courses for Indigenous students
Published on Jul 8, 2020
NIC’s Metal Fabrication program returns to Campbell River
Published on Jun 9, 2020
New Coastal Forestry programs coming to NIC
Published on Jun 8, 2020
Pro Cook 2 coming to NIC's Port Alberni campus
Published on Jun 1, 2020
NIC Industrial Automation students printing safety gear
Published on Feb 20, 2020
Aircraft Structures Technician Info Session
When: Mar 10, 2020
Published on Feb 14, 2020
NIC students present global fusion culinary event
When: Mar 13, 2020
Published on Feb 6, 2020
CV Open House Session - Culinary
When: Feb 20, 2020
Published on Feb 6, 2020
CV Open House Session - Trades & Technical
When: Feb 20, 2020
Published on Jan 22, 2020
NIC Campbell River Bistro open for season
When: Jan 22, 2020
Published on Jan 22, 2020
POSTPONED - Industrial Electronics & Automation Info Session
When: Mar 31, 2020
Published on Jan 9, 2020
NIC welcomes new welding instructor to Campbell River
Published on Dec 9, 2019
Attend our Port Alberni Holiday luncheon
When: Dec 17, 2019
Published on Nov 28, 2019
College support available for former youth in care
Published on Nov 4, 2019
Culinary Arts info session in Port Alberni
When: Nov 21, 2019
Published on Oct 18, 2019
NIC in the News: Funding approved for Port Alberni food hub
Published on Oct 16, 2019
SOLD OUT - Join Team BC as they practice for Culinary Olympics at NIC
When: Nov 22, 2019
Published on Oct 7, 2019
NIC in the News: Kelp harvesting project leads to Port Alberni partnership
Published on Sep 18, 2019
NIC Carpentry Foundation returning to Port Alberni
When: Oct 8, 2019
Published on Aug 13, 2019
Roger Street Bistro & Prep Cook Open House
When: Aug 22, 2019
Published on Aug 13, 2019
NIC Aircraft Structures grads in high demand
When: Aug 13, 2019
Published on Aug 1, 2019
NIC’s Electronics Technician program adds apprenticeship training
Published on Jul 22, 2019
Prep Cook Info Session in Port Alberni
When: Aug 1, 2019
Published on May 31, 2019
NIC Aircraft program (AME-S) Open House
When: Jun 10, 2019
Published on May 15, 2019
NIC students unveil automated canned coffee system
When: May 29, 2019
Published on May 7, 2019
Culinary Information Session
When: May 28, 2019
Published on Mar 29, 2019
NIC’s Roger Street Bistro reopening April 8
Published on Mar 20, 2019
NIC research helps protect shellfish from predators
Published on Mar 14, 2019
NIC launches culinary diplomas with business and co-op edge
Published on Mar 11, 2019
One of Canada’s next star chefs gives back to NIC students
Published on Jan 31, 2019
NIC in the News: Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations earn carpentry certification
Published on Jan 17, 2019
Aquatic society supports NIC students
Published on Dec 10, 2018
Seymour Pacific helps NIC trades students
Published on Dec 7, 2018
Edie donates $273,000 to help NIC students
Published on Nov 9, 2018
NIC Carpentry student inspired to give back to future women in trades
Published on Nov 9, 2018
NIC in the News: NIC Culinary students receive support from Comox Valley Farmers' Market Association
Published on Oct 29, 2018
NIC in the News: NIC alumna named one of Canada's next star chefs
Published on Oct 1, 2018
NIC launches Aquaculture Technician certificate
Published on Sep 18, 2018
NIC Pro Cook program leads to culinary opportunities
Published on Sep 7, 2018
Great shed auction returns to support NIC trades students
When: Sep 7, 2018
Published on Sep 7, 2018
NIC's Great Shed Auction comes to the Comox Valley
When: Sep 7, 2018
Published on Aug 24, 2018
NIC automotive instructor prepares future mechanics in Port Alberni
Published on Aug 16, 2018
NIC offering sponsored Prep Cook program in Port Alberni
Published on Jul 27, 2018
NIC artists join Filberg Festival, Nautical Days
Published on Jul 24, 2018
Joinery grad tours summer arts circuit with fine furniture
Published on Jul 11, 2018
NIC doubles seats for electrical students this fall
Published on Jul 9, 2018
NIC students help develop new technology to monitor water quality
Published on Jul 3, 2018
NIC Joinery, Metal Jewellery at River City Arts Festival
When: Jul 21, 2018
Published on Jun 22, 2018
NIC in the News: Trades students help build outdoor classroom
Published on Jun 18, 2018
Growing opportunities in the forestry sector for students
Published on Jun 4, 2018
NIC in the News: NIC's Chef Bauby and students at BC Seafood Festival
Published on Jun 4, 2018
NIC in the News: Final John Hart tour supports NIC trades students
Published on May 29, 2018
Welding opens doors for Port Alberni grads
Published on May 18, 2018
NIC students build yogurt processing system
When: May 24, 2018
Published on May 17, 2018
Great shed auction supports NIC trades students
Published on May 9, 2018
NIC in the News: Three Comox Valley women receive Les Dames d'Escoffier scholarships
Published on Apr 25, 2018
Third Course Bistro open for spring
When: May 3, 2018
Published on Mar 26, 2018
BC’s Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training meets NIC trades students, tours new facilities in Campbell River
Published on Feb 5, 2018
NIC welcomes new carpentry instructor
Published on Jan 5, 2018
NIC welcomes new electrical instructor
Published on Dec 15, 2017
NIC Campbell River campus transformation begins
Published on Dec 12, 2017
Strong demand for metal workers on north Island
Published on Nov 30, 2017
NIC Carpentry program comes to Port Alberni
Published on Nov 20, 2017
From Japan to NIC: College welcomes Chef Avi Sternberg
Published on Oct 27, 2017
NIC launches free Prep Cook program in Campbell River
Published on Oct 10, 2017
NIC carpentry students celebrate Prime greenhouse
When: Oct 19, 2017
Published on Oct 10, 2017
NIC’s tourism and hospitality management students host autumn harvest dinners
Published on Oct 3, 2017
NIC horticulture training plants seeds of success
Published on Sep 26, 2017
Coastal forest workers in high demand
Published on Sep 15, 2017
NIC in the News: Recipe for Success
Published on Sep 4, 2017
A trades career opens a world of opportunities
Published on May 3, 2017
NIC receives $134,000 for aquaculture research
Published on Mar 23, 2017
Province invests $600,000 in NIC aquaculture program
Published on Jan 2, 2017
SPOTLIGHT - NIC students thrive in Campbell River
Published on May 10, 2016
NIC in the News: Why I became a carpenter in my fifties
Published on May 1, 2016
NIC in the News: A sweet career