2.0 College History

Selkirk College has been inspiring lifelong learning and
transforming lives through education for more than 50 years.

The College began the 1966-1967 school year with 458 charter students based in Castlegar and has grown ever since. For five
decades, Selkirk College has provided learners with a wide range of program offerings well suited to the needs of an evolving
workforce. Today, Selkirk College offers more than 60 nationally recognized programs to 2,700 full-time students and more than

9,000 community learners in eight campuses and learning centres throughout the West Kootenay and Boundary regions.

In 1966, the College consisted of only one campus in Castlegar and was BC's first regional community college. Today, Selkirk College is
a lively, growing institution with six campuses, learning centres and applied research centres spread throughout the West Kootenay
and Boundary regions of British Columbia. The Campuses include Castlegar, Nelson (three campuses), Trail, and Grand Forks. The

Learning Centres are in Kaslo and Nakusp.

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Regional Context

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