The College of New Caledonia (CNC) is hosting open house events to showcase the opportunities of a post-secondary education in communities throughout the region.
The open house will take place on March 4 in Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Quesnel, and Vanderhoof and March 5 in Prince George.
The open house offers participants the opportunity to engage in interactive course demonstrations, tour campuses, meet lecturers and faculty, explore programs, receive information on a wide-range of personal and academic student support services such as: academic advice, accessibility supports, financial aid, aboriginal supports, student housing, admissions and registration processes.
“With the right education, opportunities will open for you,” said CNC president and CEO Dr. Dennis Johnson.
“CNC’s Open House event enables you, family and friends to explore CNC programs, make important personal connections with administration, faculty and student support staff who will be available to answer your questions, and to give you the information you need to make the right decision about your future.”
Johnson said post-secondary has never been more important than it is now and will continue to be throughout the next decade. According to the B.C. Labour Market Outlook 2021 Edition, an estimated 1,004,000 job openings between 2021 and 2031with 80 per cent of those requiring some form of post-secondary education or training.
CNC’s Open House events from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 4 in Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Quesnel, and Vanderhoof and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 5 in Prince George.
Those interested in attending can pre-register for the open house online for a chance to win a $500 credit towards their tuition.
All who attend will also receive a waived application fee and will have a chance to win one of three $1,000 tuition vouchers.
CNC says participants are encouraged to pre-register but those who do not will still be welcomed to join any of the events.
