Northern Opportunities – Making an Investment for a Lifetime & Meeting Evolving Educational Needs

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All signs point to a bright and prosperous future for communities in Northeastern British Columbia.  One of the key drivers of that prosperity will be the development and retention of human resources to meet the needs of our expanding , diversified economy.  The Expanding Northern Opportunities Program, will continue to meet its Mission to build a strong and vibrant Northeast workforce: born here, raised here, trained here, stays here!

The Northern Opportunities Program (NOP) represents a regional collaboration contributing to a Skilled Workforce and the Economic Development of the Northeast Region of B.C.

The Goals of this collaboration are to benefit students, parents, industry, employers and communities through increased and diverse program offerings, assistance with tuition, work experience, and apprenticeship opportunities that lead to rewarding careers and a skilled workforce.

Dual Credit courses available at local Northern Lights College campuses are making it possible for secondary students to begin post secondary pursuits while still in high school and meet the Objectives of Northern Opportunities.

Graduation rates in these programs are already proving to be higher than traditional pathways (through hands-on-learning, and connecting the training to work opportunities).

Research by the International Congress on School Effectiveness and Innovation (Jan. 2009) has validated that our region of B.C. continues be on the ‘cutting edge’ in educational practice. Northern Opportunities Guiding Principles will continue to be the foundation of these practices.

The highly successful first phase focused on trades related courses with more than 500 students participating. Starting our second phase of, Expanding Northern Opportunities, we will continue to promote trades training and expand our program offerings to include early childhood education, health sciences, recreation, business, education and visual & graphic arts.