Sic College first opened in 1967 with a single campus in Castlegar, B.C. A a 4 A t the Castlegar Campus, Selkirk College's offerings include two-year career important event, special aci 9! hope of the college that alumni, former faculty, staff, board members and friends of Selkirk College will take every ©pportunity to visit each campus of the college to witness its growth and help celebrate the past twenty years. ieth year of op are pl d th h the year. It is the Selkirk College offers programs in Castlegar, in Nelson and in Trail. Each of Selkirk College's campuses are located within a 45-minute drive of each other. Selkirk College Nakusp, New Denver, Kaslo, Midway, Salmo and the Slocan Valley. ore also ible in ities such as Grand Forks, Through the multicampus structure Selkirk College is able to cater to the many needs of the of the college region. and sciences ‘and prerequisite courses for pre-profi programs and college preparatory. An Adult Basic Educati Today, Selkirk College is a college p ig Prog hy h hout the West K; y and dary regions of the province. Selkirk College will celeb its in 1986. To mark this i d year university transfer courses in the arts Lbs epson lessional, professional jon program is also among the offerings at the Castlegar Campus. The college's teaching staff is enthusiastic and dedic the college's surroundings play an integral part in our s ated, classes are small and tudents' education. Facilities include classroom space, laboratories, and specialized training : settings. The campus also includes a modern, microcomputer lab and a library with about 60 holdi Il-equipped athletic e ,000 volumes and 550 periodical ings. Counselling and financial aid services are available at the Castlegar campus. Campus life includes the intramural sports program, the extramural cthletie program and students may participate in the Student Executive Council, campus clubs and special events. The Castlegar Campus is located at the c and Columbi fi e of the K Rivers at the southern end of the Arrow Lakes. So College provides pre-employment, the TRAC (Training Access) program and apprenticeship training programs at the Rosemont Campus in Nelson. Program areas include business, the mechanical and metal trades. In each of the program areas students gain a great deal of on-the-job experience through shop practice and field work. The modern campus occupies a 35-acre site overlooking the city and Kootenay Lake. Facilities include 98,500 square feet of classroom space and shop facilities The Rosemont Campus, formerly known as the B.C. Vocational School, became a division of Selkirk College in 1972. The Trail Campus is the centre for the college's Adult Basic Education program and the Managment Training Centre. Office Administration is also offered here. lities include rooms, a modern business office ‘and well- equipped classrooms. The services of the college's counselling and financial aid staff are available to students on the Trail Campus. a College coordinates the delivery of a full range of continuing education h dy servi Nelson, for drafting, millwright, electrician, fine di mahal Idi ry " ices in such as, Salmo, M i " heavy uty mect ee ] The we also houses e full Conth , Trail, New Denver, cree gpa Forks, Kaslo and the Slocan Valley. a ney . mode . ; ~ The offerings in New Denver, Nokusp, in Valley and Salmo are now serviced ~~ eye oe where gain experience on various from the Continuing Education D tat the R rye Ps , i At each C. g Ed \ ing, self-imp: The Student Services centre provid: ling and fi aid services. and credit courses are included be the line-up. di dying at the R Campus have the opportunity to take part ina Tours of each of Selkirk College's are lable to individuals and small recreational program and the Student A: on a regular basis. Students also have the opportunity to participate in college-wide and provincial committees. groups. Visiting the campuses gives you an opportunity to talk with instructors, observe students at work, tour the facilities and learn more about Selkirk College program offerings. To arrange a tour, telephone the campus of your choice. LKIRK C =" | LLEG The Right Place RightNow | ACADEMIC PROGRAM — ARTS AND SCIENCES Selkirk College offers first and second year university level courses leading to the fol di — Bachelor of Arts, helor of Science, helor of Edu of Applied Science (Engineering) and Bachelor of Social Work. Credit for course work completed at Selkirk College is, in general, tra: 8.C.'s three universities and to selected univeri: United States. Some pr courses for pre-p prot | programs are also available. Course offerings include: Applied Science, Psychology, Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Cc Science, English, French, Geography, History, hy and iol S Physics, Ph Nag CAREER PROGRAMS Career programs offered by Selkirk College are designed to prepare students for careers in business, industry and government. The career Pp give P jing in a specific field of study. Some of the courses in a diploma program may also be applicable to a degree program. One- and two-year certificate Programs and two- and three-year diploma programs are available at the Castlegar Campus and students may choose from Aviation, Business Administration, Electronics, Forestry, Nursing, Wildland Recreation and C Information Sy Technology Selkirk College certificate programs include Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker and Graphic Communications (Electronic Publishing and Applied Writing, Photography and Graphic Design.) The two-year Business Administration program trains men and women for employment in a wide range of managerial positions in business industry and the public sector. Students may elect to pursue careers in accounting and financial management, marketing, personnel and industrial relations, data Pp g and comp: i and entrepreneurship. Selkirk College's two-year Electronics program is designed to provide di with the b i backg; d in one of today’s most diversitied and rapidly changing careers. Career opportunities exist in both science and industry, in areas such y - OP io as in to engi 's and tec! who install, maintain and repair all types of electronic equipment. Selkirk College is ideally situated for training in Forestry, providing close access to almost all the types of forests found in Br Columbia. A broad range of industrial firms are located e immediate vicinity and much course work, particularly in second year, is done in cooperation with local industry. The Wildland Recreation program at Selkirk College is primarily concerned with training technologists to plan, protect, interpret and the wildland r resource. Students enrolled in the Nursing Program at Selkirk College ai Pp ded witha bi demic and technical courses as well as practical Sepenrence. Students acquire the manual, technical and interpersonal skills required to carry out health care drafting technicians. The program is divided equally into components of trade theory and practical drafting work on assigned projects. Training on computer-aided drafting methods and techniques is provided in all aspects of the program. The last two weeks of the program consist of practical on-the-job training with local employers. The primary objective of the seven-month Hairdressing program is to *d Clinical experience in local hospitals and health care agencies and two mandatory work terms complete the training. The Computer Information Systems Technology program at Selkirk College is di d to prepare individuals for licati lop skills in hairstyling techniques and to acquire knowledge of related areas which will enable male or female graduates to perform the work of an operator. Employment opportunities exists in the following areas, hairstylist, positions in business, industry and the public service. The program provides students with the opportunity to learn about the technical aspects of computer systems including micro, mini and mainframe systems. The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to work with preschool children in day-care centres, nursery schools and playgroups. The program pi with the y to work in a day-care centre as an assistant supervisor, a first-step in let id d plattorm artists and salon management. A seven-month Welding program that is divided into approximately 35 percent theory and 65 percent practical experience is also offered at the Rosemont Campus. By successfully completing the “C” level training, a welder has an excellent base to function as a sate and competent entry-level tradesman. The “B" and “A” levels advance a welder’s skills to meet all the trades P , a to obtain cer with the Provincial Chifd €ars Licensing Board, and as a pre-school supervisor. Both theory and hands-on experiences are included. The Social Service Worker certificate program focuses training on the di i of skills, k ledge an itud I to social service work. The program emphasizes communication skills, intervention skills, an ori ion to i . special needs and intensive study of social work values, principles and practices. Students receive practical experience during the program. The Graphic Communications program is comprised of four y y the American Society of Mechanical Ss ds A Boiler and Pressure Selkirk College's Ski Resort Operation and Management (SROAM) program trains men and women for a wide ran 9. Pp management skills, service and operations management i Stud select a specialty operations include ki rental/retail or outside operations. Insi udies in market certificate offerings in Electronic Publishing, Graphic Design, Photography and Applied Writing. rage management. Pp: take instruction in and pr i 2. Stud: hy, ing the outside ding, electricity, hani In the Fine Woodwork and Carpentry program at Selkirk College understanding and 9 ige of s as they are used for the and di of information, and will develop writing and research skills as they relate to the communications industry. PRE-EMPLOYMENT Pre-employment programs at Selkirk College are available in the areas of health services, business and trades training. Pre- employment programs prepare students for entry level positions in the labor market, give them the necessary skills to continue studies in technology prog or enter app hip programs. Most pre- employment programs are only available at the Rosemont Campus in Nelson, ever, some are offered in other communities within the Selkirk College region. Pre-employment programs include Office Administration, Technical Dratting, Hairdressing, Practical Nursing, Welding, Ski Resort Resort . Fine and Carpentry, and Op ar Long-Term Care Aide. The Office Administration program offers a variety of options which will prepare the student for the office of today — and tomorrow. As the stu: its acquire the necessary basic office skills, these skills are applied to office-related tasks. New office technology is incorporgted into the training dul: i di the di to electronic office 8, and word pi s. The variety of options available allows each student to choose the type of training best suited to his/her abilities and coreer goal The Office Administration program is also offered at the Trail Campus The 10-month Technical Drafting program prepares students for employment in industry, consulting or government offices as junior acquire a strong foundation of woodworking skills. It is a flexible program that serves the needs of hobbyist and those with small business interests. Topics included in the Fine Woodwork and Carpentry program are as follows: skillful use of hand and power tools, understanding wood and materials, designing and planning projects, ory of furniture and tools, identification of period furniture, fundamental shop skills for furniture and cabinet construction, bi ling construction and site planning, basic drafting and perspective drawing, small contracting os well as restoration, renovation and repair. TRAINING ACCESS TRAC (Training Access) is a new program at Selkirk College's Rosemont Campus. This entry level fraining program is divided into three sections. First, students enrol in a Common Core program where they receive skills applicable to all skilled trades. Then upon completion of the core program students have the into the Occupational Core, a series of skills a ight. Apprenticeship Programs at Selkirk College's Rosemont Campus include Automotive Mechanical Repair and Electrical Some upgrading programs are also available CONTINUING EDUCATION conning Education offerings include credit and non-credit courses, vocational upgrading and special interest courses. The learning formats vary from lectures to workshops and include short-term, full- time and part-time opportunities. Continuing Education courses are lable in many in the Selkirk College region — Grand Forks, Nakusp, New Denver, Kaslo, Salmo, Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, Midway and Slocan Valley. A wide variety of microcomputer courses and tutorials for the general public and the b ity are lable as well as small 's and courses. These programs are designed to give the widest possible accessibility for the public to participate in the “computer revolution.” Information about Selkirk College programs, admission requirements, financial aid and housing is available. Selkirk College Castlegar Campus Box 1200 Castlegar, B.C. VIN 3J1 (604) 365-7292 Selkirk College Rosemont Campus 2001 Silver King Road Nelson, B.C. VIL 1C8 (604) 352-6601 Selkirk College Trail Campus 845 Victoria Street Trail, B.C. VIR 3T3 (604) 368-5236 co ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY Adult Basic Education (ABE) classes are held on campuses in Trail, Castlegar and Nelson as well as in college Adult Learning Centres in HOMESTUDY i ore din g your difficult to attend the campus of Selkirk College, and the idea of dying ind dently at home ls to you, you should consider Selkirk College Home Study. t wood, Mid: , Kaslo, Nakusp, i Our home study credit courses allow you to ister and then Srpesent Voter areom fuslined ot mee ae woo, Socen hy = complete the course from your home. You will be assigned a tutor who own speed. Below are the types of courses available through ABE. will maintain regular contact with you by mail and telephone. Some courses may require some face-to-face seminars or labs. General interest courses are also offered through the Knowledge Network. ABE | and Il is designed to help adults with upgrading to the end of rade 8. di work in i dent prog and may choose the subject area and hours per week of class. instruction will reading, writing, spelling and math. given in The ABE Ill and IV program helps adults upgrade from the Grade 9 to Grade 12 level with instruction in communication, math and science including GED prep . Comp literacy skills are also taught. Student intake in continous. Basic Skills improvement is a combination of ABE |, I, lil and IV. The course helps students with basic upgrading in communications, fh ics, science, includi 'D preparation and basics. In Trail and Nelson through the independent Studies program, adults are offered a unique opportunity to take academic courses towai high school graduation or to pick up specific courses for entry into trades and ional courses, tech | and career pi or university and college entrance. Adult Secondary Completion courses in cooperation with school districts are available in Trail and Grand Forks. MANAGEMENT CENTRE The Management Centre offers a wide variety of programs ranging from one workshops to a full certificate program in Mai Skills for Supervisors. The Selkirk College Managem: primarily involved in the teaching of work-related s! the workforce. The training is practical, relevant to the needs of participants, and is designed to have a ble impact on performance. Included in the line-up of offerings are Interpersonal Skills, Administration Skills, Planning Your Future, Creative Job Action, Professional Selling, Power interviewing, Using Conflict Creatively, Performance Analysis and Appraisal, Secretarial Supervisory Skills, Pr ion Skills and Cond 9 Effective i The Selkirk Coll: Management Centre staff can design programs specitically suited to meet the needs of your organization; more than 25 short-term programs are available. College Preparatory program is designed to help adults take a specific course or courses as prerequisites for more college academic, vocational, technical or career programs. At the Castlegar Campus students may register on either a full or part-time basis. English As A Second Language is a program for adults interested in improving speaking and li 9 skills in English. Beginning, intermediate and advanced groups are available. T iti | Training is d d to meet the needs of mentally handicapped adults, but is also open to adults with other handicaps. Learning A eis at Nelson, C gar and Trail only. The program provides special help for adults who are not comfortable with their basic reading or math skills and can help a student who falls behind in class work or who needs a review of forgotten skills before entering another class. Most centres provide some evening class hours for working adults who need teaching or tutorial assistance with their upgrading work