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Looking for a change? Here's your Pathway to your future!

Have you always wanted a meaningful career that matches your interests and skills -- but aren't sure how to take the next steps? We offer customized pathways to a wide range of careers. Each pathway is designed for your success and includes a go-to instructor who will support you with:

  • Figuring out the right career for you
  • Planning the courses and prerequisites you need
  • Getting accepted into your program
  • Planning, setting goals and tackling challenges
  • Building skills to succeed—in and out of the classroom

Whether you’re planning to stay in your community or explore opportunities elsewhere, we’ll help you find options that fit your needs.

Pathways will connect you to classmates and instructors who help you stay on track and reach your goals. Plus, pathways can support you with transportation, technology, food and a backpack loaded with school gear.

Get started today! Your future is waiting.

Call 250-354-3230, email @email, or book your appointment on-line to meet with an instructor.

Book an appointment today

Explore Pathway options.

Pathway to a career in environment and geomatics

We will help you figure out the courses you need to succeed in these environment and geomatics programs.

Applied Environmental Science and Planning Technology

Forest Technology

Geographic Information Systems

Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Technology

Pathway to a career in health care 

We will help you figure out the courses you need to succeed in these health care programs. Your custom pathway will depend on what courses and skills you already have and on your career goals. Upgrading subjects could include English, math, science and computer and study skills.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Health Care Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Practical Nursing

Rural Pre-Medicine

Pathway to a career in human services

We will help you figure out the courses you need to succeed in these human services programs. Your custom pathway will depend on what courses and skills you already have and on your career goals. Upgrading subjects could include English, math, science and computer and study skills.

Community Support Worker Associate Certificate

Early Childhood Care & Education 

Education Assistant & Community Support Worker

Social Service Worker

Pathway to a career in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM)

We will help you figure out the courses you need to succeed in these STEM programs. Your custom pathway will depend on what courses and skills you already have and on your career goals. Upgrading subjects could include English, math, chemistry, biology, physics and computer and study skills.

Associate of Science

Engineering

Rural Pre-Medicine

Pathway to a career in industry and trades

We will help you figure out the courses you need to succeed in these programs:

Carpentry Foundation

Electrical Foundation

Fine Woodworking

Hairstylist Foundation

Heavy Mechanical Foundation

Metal Fabricator Foundation

Millwright Machinist Foundation

Plant Operator Program

Professional Cook

Welding Foundation

Pathway to a career in business or hospitality

We will help you figure out the courses you need to succeed in these programs:

Business Administration

Resort and Hotel Management

Ski Resort Operations and Management

Pathway to a career in arts and technology

Associate of Arts

Digital Arts

Digital Fabrication and Design

Music and Technology

Web Development

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Don't see your preferred pathway listed here? Connect with us to design a customized pathway to your future.

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