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News
Published on Jun 16, 2021
NIC Craft Brewing and Malting grads draft new careers

The first-ever graduates of NIC’s new Craft Brewing and Malting program are already in high demand, finding work in the industry and making plans to start their own businesses.

News
Published on Jun 15, 2021
NIC in the News: From Port Alberni's Shelter Farm to the classroom
News
Published on Jun 14, 2021
NIC in the News: Trades training gets welder her start in Port Alberni
News
Published on Jun 10, 2021
NIC in the News: Students with learning barriers gain employment skills
Event
Published on May 30, 2021
NIC Flag at half-mast: May 30, 2021
Event
Published on Apr 13, 2021
NIC Port Alberni Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate Information Session
When: Apr 28, 2021
Event
Published on Feb 17, 2021
Practical Nursing opportunities for Island students
When: Mar 9, 2021
News
Published on Feb 3, 2021
NIC Electrician alum working on renewable energy solutions in BC
News
Published on Jan 28, 2021
NIC offering wildfire training in Campbell River and Port Alberni
News
Published on Nov 6, 2020
Grounds and Custodial training expanding to Campbell River
News
Published on Sep 11, 2020
NIC marine training expands higher level offerings
News
Published on Sep 2, 2020
NIC releases guidelines for Safe Start to Fall
News
Published on Jun 22, 2020
NIC Celebrates LGBTQ2s+ Pride Month
News
Published on Jun 8, 2020
Pro Cook 2 coming to NIC's Port Alberni campus
News
Published on Mar 20, 2020
Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being in Challenging Times
News
Published on Mar 10, 2020
Distance education pioneer helps NIC reach milestone
News
Published on Mar 9, 2020
NIC brings marine training to Port Alberni
Event
Published on Mar 6, 2020
Cancelled - Holi Festival of Colour Celebration - Port Alberni campus
When: Mar 13, 2020
News
Published on Feb 28, 2020
NIC draft strategic plan available for feedback
Notice
Published on Jan 28, 2020
NIC IT Outage Update
Event
Published on Jan 17, 2020
NIC holds first annual Thrive Week
When: Feb 3, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 3, 2020
Academic Support Workshops
When: Jan 13, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 1, 2020
Practical Nursing Info Session
When: Jan 27, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 1, 2020
2020 Port Alberni Open House
When: Feb 19, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 1, 2020
Activity Assistant Program: Info Session
When: Mar 11, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 1, 2020
NIC offering women in trades program
When: Feb 3, 2020
Event
Published on Jan 1, 2020
Learn about post-secondary education options
When: Jan 13, 2020
News
Published on Dec 16, 2019
NIC donors help record number of students in Port Alberni
News
Published on Dec 16, 2019
NIC recognizes employees for 916 years of service
Event
Published on Dec 9, 2019
Attend our Port Alberni Holiday luncheon
When: Dec 17, 2019
News
Published on Nov 28, 2019
College support available for former youth in care
News
Published on Nov 27, 2019
NIC in the News: NIC marks 25 years at the Roger Street campus in Port Alberni
News
Published on Nov 22, 2019
Port Alberni Campus Regional Plan
News
Published on Nov 12, 2019
NIC and NISU offering free menstrual products at NIC campuses
News
Published on Nov 5, 2019
NICBotCamps surpass 700 students
News
Published on Nov 5, 2019
Project immerses nursing students in remote First Nations communities
News
Published on Nov 5, 2019
BSN students immerse in learning
Event
Published on Nov 4, 2019
Culinary Arts info session in Port Alberni
When: Nov 21, 2019
News
Published on Nov 4, 2019
NIC releases Plan20-25 survey results
Event
Published on Oct 29, 2019
NIC campuses closed on Remembrance Day
When: Nov 11, 2019
News
Published on Oct 28, 2019
Medical terminology courses returning to NIC
Event
Published on Oct 24, 2019
Free drop-in basketball in Port Alberni
When: Oct 31, 2019
News
Published on Oct 18, 2019
NIC in the News: Funding approved for Port Alberni food hub
News
Published on Oct 7, 2019
NIC in the News: Kelp harvesting project leads to Port Alberni partnership
Event
Published on Oct 2, 2019
Great BC Shakeout
When: Oct 17, 2019
News
Published on Oct 1, 2019
NIC launches Early Assist to support student success
News
Published on Sep 26, 2019
NIC in the News: Adult literacy programs receive government boost in Port Alberni
Event
Published on Sep 18, 2019
NIC Carpentry Foundation returning to Port Alberni
When: Oct 8, 2019
News
Published on Sep 5, 2019
NIC students now have more opportunities to study abroad
Event
Published on Sep 5, 2019
Drop-in Student Workshops: Blackboard Learn and myNIC
When: Sep 5, 2019
News
Published on Aug 30, 2019
Help shape the future of NIC
Event
Published on Aug 28, 2019
Awards Program Donor Appreciation Lunch in Port Alberni
When: Nov 25, 2019
Event
Published on Aug 13, 2019
Roger Street Bistro & Prep Cook Open House
When: Aug 22, 2019
News
Published on Aug 1, 2019
NIC increasing accessibility for Practical Nursing program
Event
Published on Jul 30, 2019
NIC's Lego Robotics summer camps expanding in Port Alberni
When: Aug 19, 2019
Event
Published on Jul 22, 2019
Prep Cook Info Session in Port Alberni
When: Aug 1, 2019
Event
Published on Jul 22, 2019
NIC kicks off college year in Port Alberni
When: Sep 3, 2019
News
Published on Jul 15, 2019
NIC grad caring for seniors in the community
News
Published on Jun 27, 2019
NIC in the News: Visual artists thrive in Port Alberni
News
Published on Jun 25, 2019
NIC Educational Assistant student wants to pay it forward
Event
Published on Jun 11, 2019
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Port Alberni information session
When: Jun 24, 2019
Event
Published on Jun 11, 2019
Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate — Port Alberni information session
When: Jun 26, 2019
News
Published on Jun 4, 2019
NIC honours Mary Pat Thompson with Emeritus designation
News
Published on May 30, 2019
NIC in the News: College trains 12 new Wildfire Crew Member Training certificate grads in Port Alberni.
News
Published on May 24, 2019
Aboriginal Education Newsletter Spring 2019
Event
Published on Apr 15, 2019
2019 Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony
When: Jun 18, 2019
News
Published on Apr 8, 2019
NIC’s nursing program receives provincial recognition for high quality
News
Published on Mar 29, 2019
NIC’s Roger Street Bistro reopening April 8
News
Published on Mar 27, 2019
NIC Lego Robotics summer camps expanding with new Level 2
News
Published on Mar 26, 2019
NIC study abroad adds 35 new destination countries
News
Published on Mar 25, 2019
NIC in the News: Former NIC instructor shortlisted for provincial award
News
Published on Mar 18, 2019
NIC expands course offerings during summer session
News
Published on Mar 15, 2019
Applications open for record bursary, scholarship funding at NIC
News
Published on Mar 14, 2019
NIC in the News: New farm program in Port Alberni serves as model for sustainable agriculture
News
Published on Mar 11, 2019
One of Canada’s next star chefs gives back to NIC students
News
Published on Mar 7, 2019
NIC and Royal Roads improve access to university from the North Island
News
Published on Feb 25, 2019
NIC in the News: Port Alberni students have a blast at NIC open house
News
Published on Feb 8, 2019
NIC in the News: Port Alberni artists bring nature indoors at North Island College
News
Published on Feb 4, 2019
NIC psychology instructor changing lives for 41 years
News
Published on Jan 14, 2019
Nominations Open for President's Community Engagement Award
News
Published on Jan 2, 2019
NIC’s educational advisors launch new online booking tool
News
Published on Dec 19, 2018
Counselling services over the holidays
News
Published on Dec 19, 2018
NIC recognizes 63 employees for 926 years of service
News
Published on Dec 18, 2018
NIC 2018: Year in Review
News
Published on Dec 10, 2018
Seymour Pacific helps NIC trades students
Event
Published on Dec 2, 2018
NIC remembers National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Dec. 6
When: Dec 6, 2018
News
Published on Nov 28, 2018
NIC adds Indigenous focus to English courses this January
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Published on Nov 22, 2018
RBC gives $50,000 to support Aboriginal students at NIC
News
Published on Nov 14, 2018
Pieter de Reuver Foundation helps NIC students
News
Published on Nov 8, 2018
Tla-o-qui-aht and NIC bring early childhood care and education to the West Coast
News
Published on Oct 29, 2018
NIC in the News: NIC alumna named one of Canada's next star chefs
News
Published on Oct 22, 2018
NIC offers new Employment Transition Kitchen Assistant training
News
Published on Oct 19, 2018
NIC Foundation donors help more students than ever in Port Alberni
Event
Published on Oct 17, 2018
Winter Break, college closed
When: Dec 25, 2018
Event
Published on Oct 12, 2018
Great BC ShakeOut Drill, Oct. 18 at NIC
When: Oct 18, 2018
Event
Published on Sep 25, 2018
Invitation to attend: NIC Board of Governors Regular Meeting
When: Sep 27, 2018
News
Published on Sep 18, 2018
NIC Pro Cook program leads to culinary opportunities
Event
Published on Sep 13, 2018
Student workshop: Learn to use APA style
When: Oct 23, 2018
Event
Published on Sep 7, 2018
Student Workshop: Blackboard Learn and myNIC
When: Sep 24, 2018
News
Published on Sep 6, 2018
NIC in the News: CBC interview on Nuu-chah-nulth language courses
Event
Published on Aug 30, 2018
NIC kicks off school year Sep. 4 in Port Alberni
When: Sep 4, 2018
Event
Published on Aug 24, 2018
Port Alberni Orientation BBQ
When: Sep 13, 2018
News
Published on Aug 24, 2018
NIC automotive instructor prepares future mechanics in Port Alberni
News
Published on Aug 20, 2018
NIC’s new Aboriginal Leadership certificate starts this fall
News
Published on Aug 16, 2018
NIC offering sponsored Prep Cook program in Port Alberni
Event
Published on Aug 10, 2018
Port Alberni ElderCollege Open House
When: Sep 21, 2018
Event
Published on Aug 8, 2018
Port Alberni Awards Reception
When: Sep 26, 2018
News
Published on Aug 3, 2018
NIC launches Aboriginal College Pathway in Port Alberni
News
Published on Aug 1, 2018
NIC launches Nuu-chah-nulth language courses
News
Published on Jul 25, 2018
NIC raises Pride flag - Port Alberni campus
News
Published on Jul 24, 2018
Joinery grad tours summer arts circuit with fine furniture
Event
Published on Jul 17, 2018
NIC raises pride flag in Port Alberni
When: Jul 25, 2018
News
Published on Jul 16, 2018
NIC in the News: More productions popping up in Parksville Qualicum Beach
News
Published on Jul 11, 2018
NIC doubles seats for electrical students this fall
News
Published on Jun 27, 2018
NIC remembers Dr. Lou Dryden
News
Published on Jun 21, 2018
NIC celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
News
Published on Jun 21, 2018
NIC celebrates Campbell River and Port Alberni graduates - in photos
News
Published on Jun 7, 2018
Space still available for NIC’s Lego Robotics summer camps in Port Alberni, Gold River, Ucluelet and Port Hardy
News
Published on Jun 6, 2018
NIC honours Derek Hanebury with Emeritus distinction
News
Published on Jun 5, 2018
Training a new generation of mariners
News
Published on May 29, 2018
NIC launches online Aboriginal leadership certificate
News
Published on May 29, 2018
Welding opens doors for Port Alberni grads
Notice
Published on May 23, 2018
NIC offering new Indigenous literature courses starting fall 2018
Event
Published on May 16, 2018
Spring exams
When: Jun 16, 2018
News
Published on May 14, 2018
Tla-o-qui-aht build container housing on the West Coast
News
Published on May 8, 2018
Online courses help NIC students advance office admin careers
News
Published on Apr 24, 2018
NIC opens enrolment for 2018 Robotics, Tech Explorers summer camps
News
Published on Apr 17, 2018
NIC Student Leadership Retreat a major success
News
Published on Apr 16, 2018
More NIC awards available in Port Alberni this year
Event
Published on Apr 11, 2018
2018 Port Alberni Graduation Ceremony
When: Jun 19, 2018
Event
Published on Apr 11, 2018
BC Wildfire Crew Member Training - Port Alberni
When: Jun 4, 2018
News
Published on Apr 6, 2018
NIC now a Red Cross Instructor Development Centre
News
Published on Apr 6, 2018
NIC in the News: New manager at the Bread of Life hopes to ramp up volunteer database
News
Published on Apr 3, 2018
NIC student named Ch'nook Scholar
Event
Published on Mar 29, 2018
NIC presents award-winning poet Jordan Abel for readings in Comox Valley and Port Alberni
News
Published on Mar 22, 2018
Record scholarships and bursaries available to NIC students
News
Published on Feb 5, 2018
NIC welcomes new carpentry instructor
News
Published on Feb 2, 2018
NIC wraps up successful TV & Film Crew Training program
News
Published on Jan 12, 2018
Carpentry ticket opens world of opportunities for NIC grad
News
Published on Dec 15, 2017
NIC celebrates millennium of service
News
Published on Dec 14, 2017
NIC 2017: Year in Review
News
Published on Dec 12, 2017
Bowman reappointed as NIC President
News
Published on Dec 11, 2017
NIC Building Service Worker program prepares students for custodial careers
News
Published on Nov 30, 2017
NIC Carpentry program comes to Port Alberni
News
Published on Oct 11, 2017
Derek Lamb re-elected as NIC board chair
News
Published on Sep 21, 2017
NIC Foundation helps record number of NIC students in Port Alberni
Event
Published on Aug 29, 2017
Orientation Day kicks off college year Aug. 31
When: Aug 31, 2017
News
Published on Aug 16, 2017
NIC TV and Film Crew Training ready for registration
News
Published on Apr 25, 2017
NIC unveils Shayne Lloyd artwork
News
Published on Mar 30, 2017
Province pilots TV and Film Crew Training at NIC
Event
Published on Feb 28, 2017
Meet employers at NIC’s 7th annual Career Fair
When: Mar 8, 2017
News
Published on Feb 21, 2017
Improve job prospects with NIC’s spring courses
News
Published on Jan 6, 2017
Buckley, Moyes lead NIC Foundation