2017-18 NWC College Connection

Your complete guide to upcoming NWC programs & courses

2017-18

College Connection

Keep until June 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 WELCOME TO NWC 04 BUSINESS 06 HEALTH CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICE 09 TRADES 12 DEGREES

13 UNIVERSITY 14 ADMISSIONS CHART 16 ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 20 SAFETY & INDUSTRY TRAINING

22 COMPUTERS 24 GENERAL INTEREST 26 SCHOLARSHIPS 27 APPLY NOW

NWC is here to provide you with quality education and advanced skills needed to reach your career goals. Through partnerships with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan, NWC delivers a diverse range of programs whose credentials are recognized by employers across Canada.

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Unique campus settings where exceptional instructors and supportive staff help to make your educational experience a success.

We have a new, fully furnished, student residence at our Meadow Lake Campus.

Apply today to secure your housing needs.

Contact us. We are here to help you. Seats are limited. Apply today.

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To enhance your employment opportunities, voluntary job placements and work experiences are incorporated into Skills Credit programs. Job coaches support students through preparation and on-site support. NWC STUDENTS GET HIRED.

Career Counselling

Student Services

Are you just out of school or between jobs?

Are you looking to make a career change?

Come see our career counsellors to assist you with your career decisions and training plans. They will help you reach your goals.

Our supportive staff can assist you with:

Our Student Services staff are here to help you reach your goals. We provide students with assistance in their academic or personal life. Students may seek individual counselling, referrals to outside agencies or access to tutors. We strive to build a supportive and fun learning community and offer a variety of activities which have included Welcome Day, Lunch & Learn, Career Fair, Community Fair, Fitness Challenge, Family Swim Nights, and Family Bowling among others.

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Resume building Academic planning Financial assistance options Job search skills One-on-one confidential career planning Portfolio development

Contact Student Services at the Battlefords Campus at 306-937-5126 or at the Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5108.

Student Residence A great place to live!

Fully furnished!

Quality and affordable student housing is available at Meadow Lake Campus. The residences include a mix of 1, 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units to suit your budget. Family rates for 2 or 3 bedroom units are also available.

Visit www.northwestcollege.ca/ prospective_students/residences.html for a virtual tour and an application form.

For more information call the residence clerk at 306-234-5121.

Tuition and fees subject to change

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WELCOME TO NWC

Make Us Your College of Choice

BUSINESS

Your Success Matters!

Business Battlefords Campus The one-year Business certificate program gives you a well-rounded business foundation for entry-level positions. You’ll learn core business concepts, including accounting, finance, management, computers, marketing, insurance, human resources and more.

Business - Year 2 Accountancy Battlefords Campus Accounting is often called the language of business. If you want to be one of the people at the table when critical business decisions are being made, Business Accountancy specialty will appeal to you.

Office Administration Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus Office Administration is a one-year certificate program that provides knowledge and skill development related to the business office environment. This program will have an emphasis on computer applications. Instruction will include projects that will give you a hands-on understanding of the demands and rewards of work in an office setting.

98% student satisfaction rate

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CARMEN KOEHL

LPN Graduate - Battlefords Campus “I graduated in November 2015 from the LPN program and absolutely loved it. I highly recommend going to the College; it felt like home; the staff are great; there’s always events going on; the programs are amazing!”

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work experiences opportunites

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HEALTH CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Expand your Horizons Continuing Care Assistant Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus The Continuing Care Assistant program allows you to make a difference in someone’s life everyday. This program is a one-year certificate program. If you enjoy caring for others, the Continuing Care Assistant program might be right for you. You’ll work directly with clients in long-term care, home care, assisted living, and even special needs classrooms. You will help them with mobility, personal care, assisting them to eat their meals and medication monitoring. Your clinical work experiences will give you a taste of different work settings and offer you a strong foundation as a health care support staff.

Part-time programs are available by modules in: • Debden • Lloydminster • Spiritwood • North Battleford • Big River First Nation Please refer to the College website for information on dates and tuition.

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Early Childhood Education-Part-Time Battlefords Campus There are three ECE part-time programs this year. Two are offered during the day and one in the evening. Pick the ECE Level One program that works for you. There are also additional Early Childhood Education courses available on a part-time basis so you can work towards ECE Level Two certificate.

You’ll receive well-rounded training in child and adolescent development and guidance techniques. You will receive hands-on experience developing programming for creative arts, language, cognitive, social and emotional development.

You will play, learn and grow in ECE. Contact the College for any questions you may have.

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Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus The two-year Practical Nursing diploma program trains you to be a vital part of today’s health care team. You will learn to provide compassionate, professional nursing care to a full range of patients from infants to seniors in acute care, long-term care and in the community. You will get hands-on clinical experience allowing you to grow into a confident nurse before entering the job market.

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Youth Care Worker Battlefords Campus North West College is offering the two-year Youth Care Worker Diploma program as it has transfer credit towards social work and justice studies degrees. The Youth Care Worker program will help you develop the skills you need to build healthy relationships with children, youth and families. You will get practical experience planning and implementing activities geared towards youth.

You will learn about addictions, the criminal justice system, behavioural intervention strategies, therapeutic activities, and Aboriginal awareness, among others making you a valuable support staff for youth in your community.

Skills training student success rate

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HEALTH CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Practical Nursing

HEALTH CARE & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Food Service Cook Meadow Lake Campus Food Service Cook (formerly Short Order Cooking) is an intensive 12-week applied certificate program. You’ll get the kind of entry level cooking skills and hands-on experience employers want, while learning how to prepare a large number of orders.

Get practical experience in: -

basic cooking principles soups, pastas and cold foods breakfast and dairy meat and poultry basics kitchen tools and equipment professionalism safety, sanitation and WHMIS

Sasha Johansson, 2011 NWC Hairstylist graduate established her own studio and is an interprovincial journeyperson hairstylist who conducted a hair tattooing demo on student, Vicki Rousseau in class November 2016.

Hair Tattooing Demonstration

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Tuition and fees subject to change

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Electrician Meadow Lake Campus Electrician is an applied certificate program in a field that is in demand. You will acquire entry level skills training in electrical installations and perform maintenance duties according to industry standards. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Get started in this high voltage career today.

Try-A-Trade Interactive Career Fair Visit

www.northwestcollege.ca/ employers/try_a_trade.html for upcoming dates and information.

Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport & Agricultural Technician Meadow Lake Campus Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport & Ag Technician is a one-year certificate program.

It provides knowledge and skill development in servicing, maintaining, testing, diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, trucks, buses and transport vehicles. Graduates will receive training for levels one and two of the apprenticeship for the Heavy Duty Mechanics, and Truck and Transport Mechanics. NWC has an excellent lab, fitted with the latest equipment including computer simulation technology giving our students the best training possible. The agricultural component focuses on farm machinery. Get geared up for this program today.

Tuition and fees subject to change

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TRADES

Quality Workforce Training

TRADES Hairstylist Battlefords Campus Do you want to be “a cut” above?

Hairstylist is a one-year certificate program. This program will provide you with practical experience in a salon while helping you complete your 1500 hour pre-employment program. You will learn how to perform techniques on hair, wigs, hairpieces, skin and nails, as well as salon management.

The program provides an apprenticeship period of up to two years. Graduates of the Hairstylist program have the opportunity to move directly into Esthetician training expanding your skills and giving you another exciting career option.

Industrial Mechanics (Millwright) Battlefords Campus Industrial Mechanics are also known as millwrights. Graduates may find employment in commercial or industrial operations that use machinery. These include wood, cereal, meat processing and power generating plants, mines, mills and refineries.

Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) for further information.

VALUES • Excellence • Integrity

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• Invested • Innovation

Tuition and fees subject to change

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Plumbing & Pipefitting

Meadow Lake Campus

Meadow Lake Campus

Do you love to cook? North West College’s new Professional Cooking is a one-year certificate program that offers the handson training necessary to work as part of a culinary team. The Professional Cooking certificate earns you a full year of apprenticeship towards becoming a journeyperson cook. This is your first step toward becoming a Red Seal cook, an interprovincial standard of excellence recognized across Canada. This is an exciting career that has a tasty pay-off.

Plumbing and Pipefitting is an applied certificate program. This training gives you foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in plumbing installation, water supplies, waste systems and plumbing fixtures. This 17 week program will get you starting on a great career path in no time.

Take the plunge into this great career.

Welding Meadow Lake Campus Welding is a one-year certificate program where you will build knowledge and skills in operating welding equipment and performing basic welding operations. You’ll get hands-on instruction in cutting process, gas metal arc, as well as learning general shop practice and shop safety. Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices.

Take the Welding program to spark your career goals.

2,265 students served Tuition and fees subject to change

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TRADES

Professional Cooking

DEGREES

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Meadow Lake Campus In partnership with the University of Regina, North West College offers a full, four year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree program.

Applicants with prior university credits may still have an opportunity to join this cohort.

For more information, please contact North West College Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5100 or website at www.northwestcollege.ca

Community-Based Bachelor of Education After Degree Program Meadow Lake Campus Offered in partnership with the University of Regina, this program is designed to provide a unique cohort model of teacher education for those with degrees.

All students wishing to apply must do so through the online application process at https://urconnected.uregina.ca/#apply

Supporting Your Road to Success Pre-Social Work Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Regina should first enroll in the 30 credit hour Pre-Social Work Program. The Pre-Social Work program requirements must be completed in order for students to apply for admission to the BSW program. All Pre-Social Work courses are available at North West College.

97%

Aboriginal university student success rate

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-Professional Year Battlefords Campus With this pre-professional year you are eligible to apply for the remaining three years of nursing education at the University of Saskatchewan, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

The pre-professional year will be foundational to the nursing program and will include courses in the humanities, natural, social and health sciences. It will prepare you to play a vital role as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the health care system.

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North West College offers many university courses through face-to-face or distance learning; either televised or online. Contact Student Services for more information.

Make the transition to university in an environment that fosters academic success. Through partnerships with the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan, NWC provides you with an opportunity to acquire your first year of classes for most degree programs. Students can enjoy interaction with professors in many face-to-face classes or participate in televised and online offerings.

All you need to do is go to the university’s website and fill out the application form.

https://urconnected.uregina.ca http://explore.usask.ca/admissions Once you are accepted, just register for the classes offered at your NWC Campus. We will work with you to develop your program plan and register for classes either on or off campus.

Please contact the Battlefords Campus at 306-937-5100 or the Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5100.

Continue your degree at either North West College offers numerous Scholarships!

Maximize your scholarship opportunities by qualifying for these scholarships.

Check out our website www.northwestcollege.ca for details on university and other available scholarships.

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UNIVERSITY

Get off to a fantastic start by taking your first year of almost any university program right here at the College.

ADMISSIONS CHART

PROGRAM

FT/PT LENGTH LOCATION

DATES

Business

Full Time

32 wks

Battlefords

Sep 1, 2017 - Apr 30, 2018

Business-Yr 2 - Accountancy

Full Time

30 wks

Battlefords

Sep 5, 2017 - Apr 30, 2018

Continuing Care Assistant

Full Time

30 wks

Battlefords

Sep 5, 2017 - Jun 7, 2018

Continuing Care Assistant

Full Time

30 wks

Meadow Lake

Sep 11, 2017 - May 3, 2018

Early Childhood Education - Level 1

Part-Time

6 wks

Battlefords

Sep 11, 2017-Oct 24, 2017

1 Early Childhood Education - Level Evenings

Part-Time

17 wks

Battlefords

Oct 23, 2017 - Feb 12, 2018

Early Childhood Education - Level 2

Part-Time

28 wks

Battlefords

Oct 23, 2017 - May 8, 2018

Electrician

Full Time

20 wks

Meadow Lake

Oct 30, 2017 - Mar 30, 2018

Food Service Cook

Full Time

12 wks

Meadow Lake

Jul 4, 2017 - Sep 22, 2017

Hairstylist

Full Time

45 wks

Battlefords

Jul 24, 2017 - Jun 22, 2018

Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport & Agricultural Technician

Full Time

40 wks

Meadow Lake

Sep 5, 2017 - Jun 29, 2018

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)

Full Time

Battlefords

Sep 5, 2017 - Jan 12, 2018

Office Administration

Full Time

35 wks

Meadow Lake

Aug 30, 2017 - Apr 20, 2018

Office Administration

Full Time

32 wks

Battlefords

Sep 1, 2017 - Apr 27, 2018

Plumbing & Pipefitting

Full Time

17 wks

Meadow Lake

Sep 5, 2017 - Jan 26, 2018

Practical Nursing

Full Time

65 wks

Meadow Lake

Sep ???, 2017 - May ???, 2019

Professional Cooking

Full Time

35 wks

Meadow Lake

Sep 5, 2017 - May 25, 2018

FT/PT

varies

Bford/ML

varies

Welding

Full Time

35 wks

Meadow Lake

Aug 28, 2017 - Jun 28, 2018

Youth Care Worker - Year 1

Full Time

35 wks

Battlefords

Sep 1, 2017 - May 18, 2018

University

PROGRAMS BY LOCATION Battlefords Campus

Adult Education, Business, Computers, Continuing Care Assistant, Early Childhood Education, English as an Additional Language, General Interest, Office Administration, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Practical Nursing, Primary Care Paramedic, Safety & Industry, Youth Care Worker, University

Meadow Lake Campus

Adult Education, Business, Computers, Continuing Care Assistant, Electrician, English as an Additional Language, Food Safe Cook,General Interest, Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport & Ag Tech, Office Administration, Plumbing & Pipefitting, Practical Nursing, Professional Cooking, Safety & Industry, Welding, University

Adult Education

Mosquito First Nation

Adult Education

Big Island Cree Nation

Adult Education

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation

Adult Education

Big River First Nation

Adult Education, Continuing Care Assistant

Pelican Lake First Nation

Adult Education

Debden

Adult Education, Continuing Care Assistant

Poundmaker First Nation

Adult Education

Duck Lake

Adult Education

Rosthern

English as an Additional Language

Leask

Adult Education

Spiritwood

Continuing Care Assistant

Leoville

Adult Education

Adult Education

Lloydminster

Continuing Care Assistant

Sweetgrass First Nation Witchekan Lake First Nation

Beardy’s First Nation

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Adult Education

Tuition and fees subject to change

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TUITION BOOKS FEES CREDENTIAL PAGE

EARNING POTENTIAL

Gr. 12 w/any 30-level Math. **

$3,749

$1,500

$85

Certificate

4

$27,000 $134,000

Business Certificate

$4,190

$1,800

$85

Diploma

4

$25,000 $134,000

Gr. 12**

$3,750

$895

$85

Certificate

6

$22,000 $49,000

Gr. 12**

$3,975

$430

$85

Certificate

6

$22,000 $49,000

Please contact the College for information

$1,520

$600

$85

6

$21,000 $47,000

Please contact the College for information

$1,235

$520

$85

6

$21,000 $47,000

Please contact the College for information

varies

varies

$85

6

$21,000 $47,000

Grade 11 with Foundations of Mathematics 20 or Workplace and Apprenticeship Mathematics 20 or Pre-Calculus 20

$3,134

$903

$85

Applied Certificate

9

$31,000 $104,000

open access

$1,984

$1,135

$85

Certificate

8

Gr. 11 or GED速 12

$7,499

$2,120

$85

Applied Certificate

10

$21,900 $72,000

Gr. 11 with a Math 20

$6,345

$830

$85

Certificate

9

$31,200 $91,600

Gr. 10

$2,058

$400

$85

Applied

10

$41,600 $92,600

Gr. 12

$4,050

$1,850

$85

Certificate

4

$29,000 $52,000

Gr. 12

$4,128

$1,850

$85

Certificate

4

$29,000 $72,000

Gr. 11 or GED速

$2,522

$1,800

$85

Applied Certificate

11

$61,000

Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following five subjects: English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30, one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Physics 30 and one of Social Studies 30, History 30 or Native Studies 30. High demand intake.

$4,357

$1,900

$85

Diploma

7

$44,500 $83,300

Gr. 10

$5,504

$1,300

$85

Certificate

11

$21,900 $55,000

U of Regina or U of Saskatchewan admission requirements.

Visit uregina.ca or usask.ca

set by University

set by University

set by University

University Credit

13

Gr. 10 or GED速

$5,351

Certificate

11

$33,000 $85,100

Gr. 12 **

$4,579

Certificate

7

$29,200 $66,700

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Adult Basic Education

$1,479

$85

FT/PT

LOCATION

FT/PT

Battlefords Campus, Duck Lake, Leask, Meadow Lake Campus. On-reserve locations please contact Adult Basic Education coordinator at 306-937-5142 for more information regarding locations and dates, or visit the website at: www.northwestcollege.ca

English as an Additional Language

PT

Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus, Rosthern

Safety & Industry

PT

Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus

GED

速

Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus

Computers

PT

Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus

General Interest

PT

Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus

Online

Ed2go offers hundreds of classes online. Visit www.ed2go.com/nwrc

** Please refer to the website for additional admission requirements.

Tuition and fees subject to change

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ADMISSIONS CHART

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Stepping Stones to Success Many adults who did not complete a high school program of instruction have continued to learn through a variety of experiences encountered in everyday life. The purpose of the GED® testing program is to provide an opportunity for these individuals to have the learning gained from such life experiences evaluated and recognized.

Essay Writing/Tutoring

GED® College Supports

Do you need to refresh your writing skills?

Sign up for an essay writing workshop with subsequent tutoring sessions to review and improve your essay writing skills.

Battlefords Campus Essay Writing Dates: October 3, 2017 Tuition $50

Would you like to find out more about the GED®, assess your readiness to write the GED®, and discuss a study plan? Ask about the Adult Basic Education intake testing dates, or refer to the College website at www.northwestcollege.ca.

GED® Math Tutoring

GED® Self-Assessment & Study

GED® Math tutoring is available to assist with independent study. GED® materials are available through the College bookstores.

Battlefords Campus Dates: October 2017 to January 2018 Day/Time Mon/Wed 6:30-9:30 pm Tuition $100

GED® Exams The computer based GED® Exam is made up of 5 subjects: Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and Science. Exams are $7 per subject.

You can write one exam or multiple exams in one sitting. See www.GED.com to create an account.

Battlefords Campus (Create an account and book online).

Day/Time Thur 8:30 am-4:30 pm Meadow Lake Campus (Create an account and contact Meadow Lake Campus to book an exam).

Day/Time Thur 8:30 am-4:30 pm

or by appointment

Take an official GED® practice test. Scores indicate the level of readiness to take the exam. Create your account in GED.com. An official practice test is available in the “Study” Dashboard. Review the results to identify your areas of strengths and weaknesses. Need help interpreting the results? Contact the College.

The GED Preparation manual is $25 and available at the College.

366 GED

exam modules last year ®

Apply Now! Check out page 27 to learn how

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Level 3 - Adult 10

Level 1 Literacy programs are designed to help adult learners in their everyday lives-as family members, community members, and workers.

The focus is on those general skills, abilities, and aptitudes needed to function in day-to-day life.

Level 4 - Adult 12

Level 2 - Pathways Level 2 programs can be focused on academics or employment readiness. They are designed to develop skills, attitudes and abilities to help students gain prerequisites for further training or employment. They focus on enhancing skills such as technological literacy, communication skills, portfolio development and life skills.

Essential Skills for the Workplace ESWP programs focus on providing learners with enhanced literacy and numeracy skills, as well as incorporating employment information and readiness (including work placements) into programs. The programs will assist participants to enter the workforce.

LOCATION

Level 3 courses (Communications, Social Studies, Life/Work Studies, Mathematics and Science) are designed for people who want to build on their knowledge and skills. Learners who complete Level 3 successfully go on to further education, training, or employment opportunities.

Level 4 students are required to complete seven 30-Level credits including: English (2 credits), Math (1 credit), Science (1 credit), Social Studies (1 credit), and Electives (2 credits).

Students may be eligible to receive a Prior Learning Credit as one of their electives if they have 20 weeks of full-time work experience or have completed a course that is equal in weight and rigor to a 30-level course.

Adult Basic Education Schedule

PROGRAM

DATE/TIME

Beardy’s First Nation

Level 2

Jan - May/18

Big River First Nation

Level 2

Sep 1/17 – Jan 5/18

Big Island Lake Cree Nation

Level 2

Sep 1/17 – Jan 5/18

Debden

Level 3/Level 4

Aug 30/17 – May 25/18

Duck Lake

Level 3/Level 4

Aug 30/17 - May 25/18

Leask

Level 3/Level 4

Aug 30/17 - May 25/18

Leoville

Level 3/Level 4

Aug 30/17 – May 25/18

Meadow Lake

Level 2/Level 3/Level 4

Aug 30/17 – May 25/18

Mosquito First Nation

Level 3

Sep/17 - May/18

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation

Level 2

Jan/18 - May/18

North Battleford

Level 1/Level 2/Level 3/Level 4

Aug 30/17 - May 25/18

Pelican Lake First Nation

Level 2

Poundmaker First Nation

Level 2

Jan - May/18

Sweetgrass First Nation

Level 2

Sep - Dec/17

Witchekan Lake First Nation

Level 2

Sep 1/17 – Jan 5/18

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Jan 4 – May 14/18

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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

Level 1 - Literacy

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

North West College is pleased to offer an intense, 24 hour IELTS preparation class.

This IELTS course is for English students at an intermediate level and above. This program provides a solid grounding in the exam skills necessary for success in all four modules of the IELTS exam: Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking. Prepare to demonstrate your English skills to the best of your ability in your English language equivalency test.

Battlefords Campus Four consecutive Sundays or evenings.

Tuition $300 Program delivered on a demand basis only.

For more information, please contact EAL Coordinator at 306-937-5124.

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EAL Students Served in 2016

English as an Additional Language for Newcomers to Canada Did you know to become a Canadian citizen you need an English benchmark of CLB 4 in speaking and listening?

Improve your English by learning to speak, read, listen and write. Classes are ongoing from September through to May each year.

We offer many different levels of English classes.

There is no cost to attend classes. English testing is available to ensure correct placement in classes.

Part-time classes available in North Battleford, Meadow Lake, and Rosthern. Additional communities can be considered.

Applications are available at either Battlefords Campus, Meadow Lake Campus, or online.

For further information, please contact EAL Coordinator at 306-937-5124.

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Welcome to the “Snack Shack” A business run by Adult Basic Education students!

“It was our hope that giving them responsibilities everyday that aren’t just academic responsibilities makes it more like the real world.”

- Instructor Lesley Weiman

Get firsthand experience of what it is like to run a business:

If at first you don’t succeed...

Shaylon Katcheech

• • • • • •

Budgeting Customer Service Management Business Plan Preparation Timetabling Basic Accounting

Shaylon Katcheech is an outgoing 21 year old. After some imcomplete stints at High School in Alberta, he made a plan to start fresh in Saskatchewan. In September he was named “Student of the Month” which recognizes integrity, attendance, grades and community involvement. He plans to keep studying after he finishes high school. He is considering a number of fields including healthcare, social work and construction.

“I really like the environment.

It’s really helpful.”

Tuition and fees subject to change

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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION

From Classroom to Career!

SAFETY & INDUSTRY TRAINING

Face-to-Face

Online Fire Extinguisher - Danatec - $50

Confined Space Entry & Monitor - $165 (OSSA approved) This course prepares candidates to work safely in confined spaces and is ideal for workers, supervisors and safety personnel. Learn practical safety skills including entry into a confined space and rescue simulation wearing self–contained breathing apparatus.

Enform H2S Alive - $160 This course is intended for all workers in the petroleum industry who could potentially be exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S). This course covers the physical properties and health hazards of hydrogen sulphide, how to protect yourself and basic rescue techniques.

Fall Protection - $165 (OSSA approved) This is intended for workers, supervisors, managers, and safety personnel involved in drilling and service rig operations. Topics covered include fall protection, legislation, control levels, anchor and free fall, full body harnesses, connecting components, fall distance calculations and specialized fall arrest systems.

First Aid/CPR “C” - $160 A modular course for those who want to learn more than basic first aid skills. This course offers an extensive selection of options and meets the Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Recertification - $100+GST

Global Ground Disturbance - $160 This course is essential when working in the oil and gas industry. Students will learn the causes of cave–ins, pre–job planning, job safety and trenching regulations.

This online Fire Safety program based on the Ontario Fire Code will provide the knowledge necessary to prevent fires in the workplace.

It also focuses on the basic elements of fire prevention and protection.

Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) - $50 The Safety Construction Orientation Training (SCOT) program is an interactive, online-training course composed of 13 modules, each focused on a different fundamental aspect of worksite safety. SCOT is convenient, easy-to-understand, interactive and accessible. The program begins with an introductory module that describes the content, purpose and important practical information necessary to help participants navigate through the training experience.

PLEASE CALL BATTLEFORDS CAMPUS OR MEADOW LAKE CAMPUS FOR MORE INFORMATION

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) - Danatec - $50 This 4 hour course includes TDG legislation, classification, safety marks, documentation, safe handling, incident reporting, and emergency response.

WHMIS - Danatec - $50 The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Canada’s national hazard communication standard, has incorporated the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) – an internationally recognized standard for hazard classification and communication.

Both

National Food Safety Training Program - $90 This course covers introduction to food safety, biological hazards, food safety hazards (chemical, physical, allergen), facilities, design and construction, equipment and utensils, control of hazards (from purchasing to service/distribution), cleaning and sanitation, pest control, employee & visitor illness, injury and hygiene, education and training, and program management (HACCP). National Food Safety Training Program is delivered face-to-face and online by appointment.

If you require training in a course not listed, please contact the College.

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Tuition and fees subject to change

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N CR O

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UIT W I N G The Community Builders Do you like a challenge?

Do you like to

encourage others?

Do you want to create change?

Do you have a mentor?

Are you ready to lead?

The Community Builders mentorship team is looking for students at NWC who want to make a difference in their school and community while enhancing their leadership skills. Students will have opportunities to participate in various leadership opportunites and events throughout the year.

If you want to: • Influence Others • Inspire Others • Become a Leader in your Community & School • Create Change • Join a Team • Build your Confidence

This job is for you!

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COMPUTERS

Enhance Your Computer Skills ABCs of Computer Literacy Discover your computer’s capabilities and become familiar with the Windows environment and file management.

Develop proficiency with the internet, email, and Microsoft Word through hands on practice. You will be introduced to the potential of Excel and Powerpoint.

This is a beginner class.

Battlefords Campus Date Oct 24 - Nov 21, 2017 Day/Time Tue 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Date Day/Time

Apr 11, 2018 - May 9, 2018 Wed 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tuition Books

$135 +GST $20 +GST

Meadow Lake Campus Date Oct 12 - 26, 2017 Day/Time Tue/Thu 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Date Day/Time

Mar 1 - 15, 2018 Tue/Thu 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tuition

$135 +GST

Excel Basics Learn how to create electronic spreadsheets and discover the basics of storing, organizing and manipulating data.

This overview of Excel Level 1 includes the basics of using the toolbar, formatting, formulas and functions.

Battlefords Date Oct 5 - 26, 2017 Day/Time Thu 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Tuition $105 +GST Meadow Lake Campus Date Nov 8, 2017 Day/Time Wed 5:45pm – 9:45pm Date Day/Time Tuition

Online Classes Ed2Go offers hundreds of

classes online. Enjoy your training at your own computer, at a time convenient for you.

Check out the selection of online programs at

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Excel Advanced Are you looking to make Excel do more work for you? Learn to work with multiple sheets, relative/absolute cell referencing, formulas with arithmetic and comparison operators and other advanced formatting to get more from your Excel program.

Battlefords Date Day/Time Tuition

Campus Apr 12 - May 3, 2018 Thu 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $105 +GST

Meadow Lake Campus Date Nov 22, 2017

Feb 28, 2018 Day/Time Wed 5:45pm – 9:45pm Tuition $52 + GST

One-on-One Computer Training Our qualified tutor will assist you with computer issues that may be keeping you from enjoying and using your computer to its potential. Are you having trouble creating reports or doing computer related tasks in your job? We may be able to help to arrange training!

Battlefords Campus Meadow Lake Campus Date

By Appointment Tuition $55/hour +GST

Feb 15, 2018 Thu 5:45pm – 9:45pm $52 + GST

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Learn the windows operating system, Word, email and the Internet! All this in a relaxed atmosphere with other new users.

Battlefords Date Day/Times Tuition

Campus Sep 19 - Oct 12, 2017 Tue/Thu 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm $192 +GST

Word Basics

PowerPoint Use PowerPoint to take your next presentation from dull to dynamic! Quickly learn what you need to know to create, edit, and modify simple presentations. This course will introduce the basic commands, functions and capabilities of Microsoft PowerPoint.

Meadow Lake Campus Date Nov 29, 2017

Mar 7, 2018 Day/Time Wed 6:30pm – 9:30pm Tuition $39 + GST

Word Advanced

Learn the basic skills to create electronic letters using Microsoft Word. This introduction to word processing provides an overview of the functions required to get you started with creating and formatting a document.

A look at the advanced features of Word including mail merges, labels, charts, tables and other tools useful for designing brochures and newsletters. Learn about Word, the web and integrating with other Microsoft components.

Meadow Lake Campus Date Nov 1, 2017

Feb 7, 2018 Day/Time Wed 5:45pm – 9:45pm Tuition $52 + GST

Meadow Lake Campus Date Nov 15, 2017

Feb 21, 2018 Day/Time Wed 5:45pm – 9:45pm Tuition $52 + GST

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COMPUTERS

Computers for New Users

GENERAL INTEREST

Do you want to learn something new?

Conversational Spanish Are you planning a trip south this winter and would like to be able to communicate with the locals? Conversational Spanish will teach you some basic words and phrases for your next vacation!

Meadow Lake Campus Date

Oct 16 – 25, 2017 Day/Time Mon/Wed 7:00pm – 9:00pm Tuition $90 + GST

Intro to Spanish

Nutrition Coordinator This is a self study course that has been developed by the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan for people working primarily in school and daycare settings. It provides an understanding of basic nutrition, menu planning, budgeting, purchasing and food production. There are no prerequisites for this class.

The Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan Working Group are currently reviewing and updating the course. Future dates TBD

Be more confident when you travel by learning to speak Spanish. This class will introduce you to the language by focusing on pronunciation and grammar.

Battlefords Date Day/Time Tuition Books

Campus Oct 4 - Nov 1, 2017 Wed 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $105 +GST $25 +GST

Perennials for the Prairies Discover your green thumb! There are a large variety of old and new plants and shrubs that are hardy to our area.

You don’t have to live in Florida to have a gorgeous yard.

Battlefords Date Day/Time Tuition

Campus Apr 17, 2018 Tue 6:30pm – 9:30pm $39 +GST

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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Student advisers can guide you through everything from the application process and admission requirements to scholarships, student loans and course loads.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

We invest in our Students through Scholarships!

CHOOSE NWC AWARDS (MERIT BASED - NO APPLICATION)

You are automatically considered for a “Choose NWC” Scholarship when you apply to the College by August 1st (based on admission average).

“Choose NWC” Eligibility Full-time students entering a qualifying North West College institute credit or university program for the first time. Other terms and conditions may apply.

Min. $1000

Min. $500

Min. $200

Academic Avg. 90% or higher

Academic Avg. 80% to 89%

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“Choose NWC” SCHOLARSHIP

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“Choose Outstanding” SCHOLARSHIP

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“Choose Excellence” SCHOLARSHIP

Academic Avg. 79% or below

Subject to availability of funds

COMPETITIVE AWARDS (APPLICATION)

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS (APPLICATION DUE OCT 1st )

In addition to academic standing, these awards generally require additional documentation.

Applications made available to students completing eligible programs at NWC. TTLE R IV BA

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Scholarship Donors

COMPLETION SCHOLARSHIPS

(APPLICATION DUE MARCH 15th)

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HEALTH CENTRE

Meadow Lake

ROTARY CLUB OF THE BATTLEFORDS

Aaron Lowe Fund NWC Adult Education Committee NWC Board of Governors Pat Bacon Memorial Bursary NWC Meadow Lake Scholarship Committee Rick Lewchuk

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*NWC reserves the right to make changes as deemed necessary, including cancellation of particular awards.

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FOLLOW THE STEPS VISIT our WEBSITE to checkout our programs at

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www.northwestcollege.ca BE SURE of the program REQUIREMENTS and DEADLINES - these may vary.

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APPLY either IN PERSON or

BY MAIL and PAY FEES.

SEND the PROPER DOCUMENTS. We need to see your marks.

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RECEIVE LETTER FROM NWC!

Contact either Battlefords Campus at 306-937-5100 or Meadow Lake Campus at 306-234-5100 for assistance and support. www.northwestcollege.ca

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Become a North West College Student

North West College offers a wide range of courses to get your career started. We keep you up-to-date with safety training, educational upgrading and lifestyle skills.

Campus Locations Battlefords Campus 10702 Diefenbaker Drive North Battleford, SK S9A 4A8 306-937-5100

Meadow Lake Campus 720 - 5th Street W. Meadow Lake, SK S9X 1T9 306-234-5100

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