January 17, 2020 7:20 AM

Campus Closures

NIC’s Mixalakwila campus will be closed today Friday, Jan 17 due to inclement weather. All other campuses remain open. Please use caution when driving in these winter conditions. A decision will be made on opening tomorrow, Jan 18 in the morning. Please check here for updates.

NIC News

News
Nov 13, 2019
Awi'nakola tuition-free land-based learning returns to NIC
NIC’s Awi’nakola land-based learning is returning to the Mixalakwila campus in Port Hardy, starting in January.
Event
Jan 23, 2020
NIC’s popular pop-up restaurant returns
NIC tourism and hospitality students are joining forces with Chef Jonathan Frazier and The Park @ Crown Isle to offer a unique new dining opportunity starting Jan. 23.
Event
Jan 23, 2020
Painter Kim Dorland begins winter 2020 Artist Talk Series
NIC’s Artist Talk Series is back for 2020, kicking off Jan. 23 with Vancouver-based painter Kim Dorland.
Event
Jan 27, 2020
Practical Nursing Info Session
Learn more about the expanding role of LPN's in BC at an information session at NIC's Campbell River and Port Alberni campuses. 

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Campus Weather Closures

Spring & Summer Courses

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Programs

Practical Academics for the Workplace

Learn skills in a supported environment to be a stronger employee. Gain workplace literacy, numeracy and digital skills that may lead to employment, supported work, volunteer opportunities or further skills training, depending on your goals.

Health Care Assistant Certificate

Experience the rewards of working in a caring profession, supporting older adults and vulnerable members of society as part of a dynamic health care team. As a graduate, you will be qualified to work as a frontline care provider in a variety of settings. Dual credit options are available.

Professional Cook Level 2

Expand your skills in well-equipped training facilities. You’ll learn from highly-experienced, qualified instructors as you advance your skills in Level 2.

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Courses

Technical and Academic Writing and Critical Analysis
(ENG-098)

English 098 is designed to prepare students for the reading, writing, and critical thinking demands they will encounter in the workplace, college programs or university-level courses. The course assists students to develop reading, research and reference skills and write a range of technical, professional and academic assignments.

Introduction to Statistics
(STA-115)

This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques of descriptive and inferential statistics, and is designed to help students develop a working knowledge of statistics, as well as an awareness of the practical applications of statistics.

Provincial ABE Mathematics
(MAT-060)

The goals of this course are to prepare adult learners with the knowledge and skills in algebra and trigonometry necessary for entry to technical, vocational and career programs that require Math 12 equivalency as a prerequisite and for future study in higher-level math courses at college/university.

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Faculty

David Nilson

Faculty, Aircraft Structures Technician

Cathy Batho

Faculty, Early Childhood Care & Education

Linda Perron

Faculty, Fine Art

NIC Event Calendar

Jan 18 -
Jan 19
NIC 2020 Student Retreat - Everyday Heroes
Jan 23 -
Mar 6
NIC’s popular pop-up restaurant returns
Jan 23
Painter Kim Dorland begins winter 2020 Artist Talk Series
Jan 24 -
Jan 26
2020 North Island Writers Conference
Jan 27
Practical Nursing Info Session
Jan 28
Inspire to Hire Networking Event
Feb 3 -
Feb 7
NIC holds first annual Thrive Week
Feb 3
NIC offering women in trades program
Feb 19
2020 Port Alberni Open House
Feb 20
2020 Comox Valley Open House

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

FoodSafe Level I (TFS-010)
Jan 18, Campbell River
FoodSafe Level I (TFS-010)
Jan 18, Port Alberni
Domestic Vessel Safety (DVS) (MED-032)
Jan 20-Jan 23, Campbell River
Beginner's Bookkeeping (BKK-010)
Jan 20-Mar 16, Comox Valley
There's and iPad App for That (CREC-4582)
Jan 20-Feb 10, Campbell River
Home Maintenance-Roof/Attic (PAEC-8301)
Jan 21, Port Alberni

NIC Students Say

Students choose NIC for our expert faculty, high-quality, affordable education, supportive community and university transfer pathways. Here’s what they say:

Milena Restan
My instructor Jason Diemer inspired me to study engineering. I transferred directly from NIC into second year of UVic’s biomedical engineering degree.
Milena Restan
UVic Engineering Dual Admission student
Hiroki Asai
My internship at Disney allowed me to meet people all over the world, network and develop international relationships.
Hiroki Asai
Tourism & Hospitality Diploma student
Mike McLean
NIC’s Industrial Automation program gave me the skills employers are looking for. I had job offers in Campbell River, Nanaimo and Alberta.
Mike McLean
Industrial Automation Technology Graduate
Dawn Tisdale
I had some pretty old ideas of what nurses do … I thought it was about taking doctors’ orders, not advocating for patients. I am now in the most rewarding and challenging degree ever.
Dawn Tisdale
NIC Bachelor of Science in Nursing Graduate, Named top 150 Nurses in Canada by CNA
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