Why Choose CNC?

Every guardian wants only the best post-secondary experience for their children. At CNC, they will receive:

  • A wide range of relevant and respected programs driven by the demands of the current and future workforce;
  • Personalized instruction, delivered by best-in-class faculty;
  • A quality education that is employer approved;
  • An affordable cost of living, while experiencing all that Northern BC has to offer;
  • One of Canada’s most welcoming college experiences with supportive instructors.

Highlights

1 Million+

Job Openings

expected in BC in the next 10 years which will require a post-secondary education according to Work BC.

93%

Graduates Employed

within 6 months of graduating according to BC Student Outcomes.

90%

Graduates

said their program prepared them well for furthering their education.

Support at Every Stage

Living Arrangements

Explore living arrangements at each of our 6 campus locations.

Health & Dental

All academic students taking 9 or more credits in one semester, as well as trades and vocational students in a program 215 days or longer are eligible for the extended health and dental plan through the Student Union. For more information about this plan, visit the Student Union website.

Health Insurance

Financial Aid

Education should be accessible for everyone, and students shouldn't have to worry about finances while they study. We offer consultation on student loan issues and can assist with your applications for financial assistance.

Financial Aid

Safety & Security

At CNC, our top priority is fostering a safe and secure educational and working environment for students. Learn more about safety on each campus here. 

Safety & Security

Orientation

Visit the Orientation page for resources to get students started. New students can take the online orientation course and attend start-of-semester events.

Orientation

More Services

Explore the student services available at each CNC campus location, including Academic Success, Accessibility, Advising, and more.

Services



Explore CNC's Campuses

Prince George
Prince George
Burns Lake
Burns Lake
Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Quesnel
Quesnel
Vanderhoof
Vanderhoof

Connect with us

Our knowledgeable Future Student Advisors can help you find the right program and assist you through the application process.

 Campus Tours

Come see for yourself by booking a campus tour. Here, you will have the chance to ask questions, check out classrooms and facilities, and discover the services that will be available to you as a valued CNC student.

Student for a Day

We believe in the importance of carefully selecting the right program for you. Student for a day allows you to try it out in advance! Sign up today so that you can know for sure that it’s the right fit.

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What our Alumni Say

Michelle CET (6)

While it wasn’t always easy combining classroom time and field trips on top of the hours for studying and homework, it’s been great to gain so much hands-on experience during the courses.

Michelle Lindemann
Civil Engineering Technology
Vanessa Nzombe

The program opened my eyes to the many fields l can venture into after getting my undergraduate degree. Sciences is a lot of work, so it’s preparing me for the workload that I should expect when l pursue biomedical engineering.

Vanessa Nzombe 2025
Associate of Science Biology
Rayne Mould NCBNP

When completing the program, I will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and become a registered nurse. This will open many doors for me career wise and the opportunities are almost endless.

Rayne Mould 2025
Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate in Nursing Program

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 Dual Credit

Dual Credit is a program that allows students who are nominated by a school representative and parent/guardian to take up to three CNC courses in their grade 12 year (one course per semester that overlaps in their senior year).

Earn elective credits toward high school graduation as well as first-year post-secondary credit towards a degree. Tuition is funded by the BC Ministry of Education and the student fees are waived. Students must pay for their textbooks and any additional course costs.

Dual Credit

 Career Technical Centre (CTC) Programs

Jumpstart your post-secondary education with the Career Technical Centre. The Career Technical Centre (CTC) program allows students to graduate from high school with their first year of technical training already completed.

Career Technical Centre

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