Ascend is part of this commitment. We’re here at the College to act, lead and prepare students to meet labour market needs in our region. Quarterly, Ascend will celebrate our community while focusing on important labour market themes in our region, showcasing statistics, educational programming and growth opportunities. Upcoming themes will centre on health, trades and construction, and tourism, business and academics.
WELCOME TO ASCEND
In this issue, we are focusing on community and the
Move, climb, go upward and rise. That’s the definition
future looks like, and how the College is helping to
of Ascend; it’s also how we see this region and how
make change happen in early childhood education.
we see our students growing and thriving here in the East Kootenay and beyond. In Fall 2020, we reached out to our community to ask how the College could help move our region past COVID and into recovery. The feedback we received
growing needs of the East Kootenay family, what the
I hope you enjoy this first issue and certainly please reach out to me at ascend@cotr.bc.ca with your questions and observations. Kind regards,
helped us lay the groundwork for a two-year action plan, designing programs and curriculum to prepare our region for the future.
Paul Vogt, President and CEO
CHILD CARE
under the age of six will be created over the next five
Local Child Care providers have indicated a significant need for qualified Early Childhood
years, increasing the need for trained ECE and EA providers. See how we are responding at: cotr.ca/ascend.
Educators and Education Assistants in our region. In July, Premier John Horgan and Prime Minister Trudeau announced that BC is the first province in the country to sign an agreement for a new affordable childcare plan. As a result of this agreement, it is anticipated 30,000 new regulated early learning and childcare spaces for children
TEN YEAR EXPECTED JOB OPENINGS Education Assistant
Early Childhood Education
5,400 8,610