In the age of multi-device information access at your fingertips, a freshly renovated computer lab at Selkirk College’s Castlegar Campus Library is urging students to explore the lifeblood of post-secondary learning. Made possible with funds provided by Columbia Basin Trust through its ongoing support of enhancing student experience, the new $100,000 computer lab has added more work stations, the
With almost 3,000 students and staff active in the Selkirk College community, the life-and-times of the regional post-secondary is very much a reflection of broader society. Expanding horizons and building tangible futures is the focus, while overcoming challenges and vanquishing obstacles is what ultimately creates exciting outcomes. After all our society has been through in the last two-plus
Have your child cared for while you take Selkirk College Upgrading courses. Parents Learn, Children Play FREE onsite child minding FREE light breakfast and snacks provided Upgrading courses, fully funded Improve learning skills Upgrade for your Adult Dogwood or college Support from friendly instructors Start anytime, classes & self-paced Fun Crafts and Storytime activities for you and your
Co-op education is a process of education that formally integrates students' academic study with periods of related work experience with an employer. A co-op work term is four-months long and aligns with the regular semester schedule. It allows you to access experiential learning in your field of study by applying your studies in a real employment setting. Co-op work terms are paid positions with
Course Description: In this class we will discuss a variety of herbal medicines and strategies to support those experiencing pain whether it's a chronic condition or an acute injury. We will focus on herbs that grow wild in the Kootenays as well as plants that can be easily grown in your garden. Throughout we will try a number of the herbs discussed. By the end of the course you will know a number
Course Description: This course will provide an historical background to human migration and world's exploration, including biographies of selected explorers, their lives, travels, and contributions to history and science. The content of the course will include four women and four men. Class format is instructor introduction followed by class member round table discussion with suggested outline
Course Description: This offering of chair yoga is based on the teachings of Kristine Webber from Subtle Yoga. It involves slow mindful movement, structural breathing, interoceptive awareness, and cross-crawl patterns to improve brain function and nervous system awareness with a combination of seated and standing postures/movements. Deb also includes Qi Gong, poetry, and humor in her classes with
Course Description: This course is meant for people who have participated in at least one Brain Games course and are crying out for the next challenge. We will play with puzzles heretofore unseen in our LIR courses, some on-line and some using pencil and paper. Susan taught post-secondary mathematics in BC for 29 years. She volunteers for Science World, taking math and logic games into K-12
Review the current Cannabis Laws in Canada and describe the different license categories. Find all the information you need to help explain the application process in one place.
Course Description: This Prenatal Class is offered online through self paced study for students everywhere! This course will cover the processes of labour, delivery, postpartum care, and breastfeeding and will be available during 10 weeks from the date you begin the course. There are four modules with information and activities you can complete with your partner, as well as resources you can
Course Description: This course will review micro and macro nutrients specific to each trimester, provide learners with beneficial foods and herbs lists, as well as discuss sleep rhythms, stress management, and common pregnancy-related conditions that can be managed with holistic nutrition. Taught by a registered nurse with a diploma in Holistic Nutrition, specializing in food habits and pre-post
The CORE course covers Safe Firearms handling, conservation, ethics, law & regulations, first aid & survival, and bird and animal identification. This course is required for BC residents 18+ years to obtain a BC Hunting Licence.
SPECTRUM: Lifespan Autism Resources & Training is an exciting, innovative online course, offering perspectives about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan, using a story-based multimedia approach.