The College of New Caledonia has served the needs of students in B.C.’s Central Interior since 1969—and with the inclusion of the B.C. Vocational School, since 1962. The College region is approximately 117,500 sq. km. (or 12% of the province), with a population today exceeding 148,000. The region encompasses three school districts: #28 Quesnel, #57 Prince George, and #91 Nechako Lakes. The College offers a full range of Career, Technical, Vocational, and University Credit programming. The average annual enrollment is approximately 5,000 students.

In January 1969, the College was established on an “operating funds only” basis, with financial assistance from participating school districts and using leased facilities at the Prince George Senior Secondary School. Over the summer, faculty were hired to teach courses in the first programs to be offered at CNC.

  • First-Year University Arts and Science
  • Administrative Science
  • Data Processing
  • Early Childhood Education

WIL Contact Information:

Corrine Michel

250 562 2131 ext 5676

michelc2@cnc.bc.ca

WIL Programs:

Accounting and Finance Diploma

As we build our Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities at the College of New Caledonia we are interested in working with employers like you to offer students experiential learning opportunities related to the core competencies of the Accounting and Finance Diploma. The work term enhances student learning and you have an important mentorship role to play. We offer an employer orientation and ongoing support during the work term. Join us as we work to build and...
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Applied Business Technology Certificate

As we build our Work-Integrated Learning opportunities at the College of New Caledonia we are interested in working with employers like you to offer students experiential learning opportunities related to the core competencies of the Applied Business Technology Certificate. The work term enhances student learning and you have an important mentorship role to play. We offer an employer orientation and ongoing support during the work term. Join us as we work to build and...
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Bookkeeping Certificate

As we build our Work-Integrated Learning opportunities across all six campuses of the College of New Caledonia, we are interested in working with employers like you to offer students experiential learning related to the core competencies of the Bookkeeping Certificate. The work term enhances student learning and you have an important mentorship role to play. The college offers an employer orientation and ongoing support throughout the term. Join CNC as we work to build...
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Business Management Diploma

As we build our Work-Integrated Learning opportunities at the College of New Caledonia we are interested in working with employers like you to offer students experiential learning opportunities related to the core competencies of the Applied Business Technology Certificate. The work term enhances student learning and you have an important mentorship role to play. We offer an employer orientation and ongoing support during the work term. Join us as we work to build and...
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Community Support Worker Certificate

The Community Support Worker Program is designed for practicing support workers and those who want to become support workers. Through theory and practicum placements, students enhance their competence in inclusion, human diversity, learning and support strategies, health and wellness, communication, community and relationships, and professional practice and accountability. Students complete two practicum placements in the program. If you are interested in mentoring...
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Dental Assistant Certificate

The 10-month Dental Assistant certificate program combines lectures and supervised clinical placements with opportunities to work with a range of equipment and techniques. Graduates are eligible to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through the BC College of Oral Health Professionals and are qualified and career ready to work in private, group, and specialists' practices, and in public health.The CNC Dental Assisting program offers small class sizes and a...
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Dental Hygiene Diploma

At CNC, we pride ourselves in having an outstanding reputation for educating skilled dental professionals. The CNC dental hygiene program boasts a 20 operatory clinic with four additional radiography rooms that allows students to stay onsite for clinical courses. The clinical courses offer a 1:6 ratio of faculty to students in the clinical setting. Students are actively involved in our dental clinic providing patient-centered oral healthcare care services. Our clinic...
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma

Through academic courses and Clinical Placements, the Sonography program is primarily focused on preparing its students to be competent and committed medical professionals, who have a clear understanding of their role within the health professions arena.The Sonography program is composed of three semesters of theory with hands-on labs, conducted at the Prince George campus. The Sonography Lab has eight bays, composed of Phillips, GE and Toshiba machines. Students...
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Early Childhood Care and Learning Certificate

Graduates are eligible to apply to the ECE Registry (Ministry of Children and Family Development) for the following credentials: ECE Certificate. Finishing a program in early childhood education is an important step towards becoming licensed to practice as an Early Childhood Educator in BC.Many students are available for internships or for hire at the end of a semester following final exams especially in the spring. So be sure to connect with us in the fall or...
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Early Childhood Care and Learning Diploma

The Early Childhood Care and Learning Diploma Program provides students with theoretical understanding and comprehensive practical skills through supervised practicum placements.Graduates of the diploma are qualified to work with infants and toddlers and children with diverse abilities and they can apply for a certificate to practice as an Infant/Toddler Educator and/or a Special Needs Educator from the Early Childhood Educator Registry in BC.Many students are...
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Education Assistant Certificate

The Education Assistant Program is designed for practicing education assistants and those who want to become education assistants. Through theory and practicum placements, students enhance their competence in inclusion, human diversity, learning and support strategies, health and wellness, communication and relationships, and professional practice. If you are interested in mentoring students as they work towards becoming qualified Education Assistants, please contact...
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Health Care Assistant Certificate

Students in the Health Care Assistant program learn in the classroom, labs and in the work place through Practicum Placements. They have the knowledge, skills and abilities to care for persons with disabilities who live in long-term care facilities or in private homes.The Heath Care Assistant Program has varying lengths and start dates and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Many students are available for work once they have received their...
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Job Education Training Certificate

The program coordinator works with the student to find a workplace opportunity based on the student’s individual career interests. Students and coordinator meet with the employer and determine hours and length of placement base on student ability and employer availability.During the program, students inventory their skills, interests, and values to guide their career planning direction. Students work towards their career readiness goals through essential skill...
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Kinesiology Diploma

Kinesiology diploma program students complete a 20-25 hour work experience. Kinesiology is the study of all aspects of human movement—the foundation of the fitness industry, rehabilitation, and physical education.Kinesiology is suited to people who are motivated to develop a theoretical understanding of fitness, physical wellness, coaching, recreation administration, basic rehabilitation, and athletic performance.Many students are available for work experience...
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Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Associate Certificate

Do you need qualified technicians in a Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Department? The 400-hour instructor led practicum provides students with an opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and experience in the decontamination, preparation and packing, sterilization, and storage and distribution areas of hospital Medical Device Reprocessing (MDR) Departments. Learners are partnered with working technicians and are provided with the opportunity to practice skills and...
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Medical Laboratory Technology Science Diploma

CNC's Medical Laboratory Technology Science Diploma program is fully accredited. Through a combination of theoretical courses and a series of supervised Clinical Placements, students prepare to help medical practitioners diagnose, treat, and prevent disease. Graduates of the program are eligible to write the CSMLS national examination to become professionally certified, which qualifies them to work as a medical laboratory technologist anywhere in Canada.Program...
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Medical Office Assistant Associate Certificate

Students in the Medical Office Assistant program apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in the classroom during a 40-hour practicum placement in a medical office. Students in the Medical Office Assistant program are preparing for a dynamic and vital role within a medical office team. They learn to perform administrative and clinical tasks to ensure offices and clinics run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.As we build our Work-Integrated Learning...
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Medical Radiography Technology Diploma

The Medical Radiography Technology program is a straight 24-month program that alternates between classroom/lab terms with three clinical/hospital placement terms. Students learn theory in the classroom, practice skills in lab, and apply those skills on real patients while in their clinical placements. By the end of the program, students are required to demonstrate their proficiency on a range of patient acuity levels on all general x-ray and specialized radiographic...
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Nursing Baccalaureate

The Nursing Baccalaureate program is a practice-based curriculum. Learning experiences take place in the classroom, community, laboratory, and in clinical settings promoting integration of theoretical knowledge into practice. Students will have the opportunity to learn from expert practitioners.The program is offered in collaboration with partner institutions and is available at three sites: Prince George, Quesnel and Terrace.Years 1 and 2:College of New...
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Nursing Unit Assistant Certificate

The NRUA 179 Practicum course will include an instructor-led orientation and a comprehensive 127.5 hour practicum. All students will have the opportunity to apply and further develop the knowledge and skills they have acquired in the classroom to their practicum placement while working under the supervision of a qualified preceptor.Students in the Nursing Unit Assistant program are preparing to contribute to overall patient care in many settings. With a growing...
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Post-Diploma in Human Resources Management

Students in the Post-Diploma in Human Resource Management program have the opportunity to complete an optional 40-hour work practicum in their final semester with a local employer. Our students have already completed a bachelor or master's degree prior to entry into this diploma program and many have worked in related fields overseas. Students are preparing to pursue careers in human resource management, labour relations, payroll, recruitment, administrative...
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Post-Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management

Students in the Tourism and Hotel Management post-diploma program complete an 80-hour practicum. The practicum is an instructor-led course that provides students the opportunity to apply skills and knowledge they have acquired in the classroom in a workforce environment.Students in the Post-Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management have already completed a bachelor or master's degree and many have worked in related fields overseas. Students learn the knowledge,...
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Practical Nurse Diploma

Practical nursing students gain experience in a variety of supervised clinical placements throughout the two-year program. Program delivery supports a client-focused approach with learning occurring through formal and informal study, mentorship, coaching, role modeling and experience. The program utilizes multiple approaches and embraces concept-based, case-based, skills-based and integrated learning experiences in the classroom, lab and clinical sites. Graduates write...
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Social Service Worker Applied Diploma

The Social Service Worker Applied Diploma program combines theory and classroom instruction with practical experience during supervised Practicums in the work place. Students at the diploma level work in situations requiring greater independence and a higher level of skill than expected in the Social Service Worker Certificate. Graduates have the skills and knowledge needed for work as a social service paraprofessional. Please contact us if you looking to mentor...
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Social Service Worker Certificate

The Social Service Worker Certificate program combines theory and classroom instruction with practical experience during supervised practicums in the work place. Graduates have the basic skills and knowledge needed for work as a social service paraprofessional. Please contact us if you looking to mentor practicum students on their way to becoming qualified workers for residential child/adult care services, men's and women's programs, group homes, shelters, First Nations...
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Social Service Worker University Transfer Diploma

The Social Service Worker (UT) Diploma program combines theory and classroom instruction with practical experience during a supervised Practicum in the work place. Graduates have the skills and knowledge needed for work as a social service paraprofessional while preparing for transfer to BSW programs at other post-secondary institutions. Please contact us if you looking to mentor practicum students on their way to becoming qualified workers for residential child/adult...
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Trades Apprenticeship Programs

At the College of New Caledonia, we provide modern, up-to-date facilities for our students to develop skills and prepare for in-demand careers in the trades.CNC offers Apprenticeship Programs in:Automotive Glass Technician Automotive Service Technician Carpentry Electrical Heavy Mechanical Trades Industrial Mechanic Industrial Mechanic (Machinist) Pipe Trades Professional Cook WeldingAnd Certificate Programs:Power...
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Trades Foundations Programs

At the College of New Caledonia, we provide modern, up-to-date facilities for our students to develop skills and prepare for in-demand careers in the trades.We have foundations students seeking employers.Students enter Trades Foundations programs to gain the skills necessary to qualify as Year 1 apprentices. Most are seeking employers.CNC offers the following Trades Foundations Programs:Automotive Collision and Refinishing Automotive Service...
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Web and Graphic Design Diploma

Student interns in the two-year Web and Graphic Design diploma program are aspiring creative professionals looking to strategically position themselves for careers in communication design, web, interactive digital media production, illustration, and many other creative fields.Each year, from January to mid-April, students in their final semester participate in an 80-hour unpaid internship.Interns will be equipped to engage in any number of web and graphic design...
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Workforce Development

As we build our Work-Integrated Learning opportunities across all six campuses of the College of New Caledonia, we are interested in working with employers like you to offer students experiential learning opportunities related to the core competencies of the Workforce Development Program. The work term enhances student learning and you have an important mentorship role to play. The college offers an employer orientation and ongoing support during the work term. Join us...
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