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COUNSELLOR’S
NEWSLETTER September 2019
Welcome to a new academic year! We hope that you have all enjoyed your summer and are feeling recharged. It
has been a busy few weeks with the start of term and welcoming our new students - we are sure it has been just as
busy for you! We look forward to connecting with you over the next few weeks to deliver new resources and to dis-
cuss how NIC can support your students. Below are some important updates and event dates for your calendars.
CAMPBELL RIVER— COUNSELLOR CAMPUS VISIT
Thursday, Oct 3rd, 10:00 am —12:00 pm
While some of the Campbell River campus renovations are still
underway, most of the new spaces are completed and are now
open —this includes our new Student Commons, Library, Cafe-
teria, Nursing Lab, and Aircraft, Aquaculture, and Heavy Duty
shops! We invite counsellors to visit campus for a tour of the
new spaces and to learn more about the programs offered at
the Campbell River campus.
Please RSVP by Sept 23rd to [email protected]
PRESENTATIONS
Recruiters can come to your school or classroom to present on
post-secondary education, Dual Credit courses and Youth Train
in Trades programs, and NIC programs and pathways. Please
contact Renae or Danielle to arrange a presentation at your
school.
EXPLORE OUR COLLEGE
Details on campus events, the recruiters high
school and community visit schedule, and ap-
pointment bookings can be found here.
COUNSELLORS’ PAGE
Check out our dedicated Counsellors’ page on
the website for quick access to information and
resources. We update this regularly through-
out the year.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR STUDENTS:
CAMPBELL RIVER INFO NIGHT
Thursday, Nov 7th, 6:30—8:30 pm
Contact [email protected]
COMOX VALLEY INFO NIGHT
Thursday, Nov 20th, 6:00—8:00 pm
Contact [email protected]
Learn more about NIC programs and courses, admissions,
financial aid, and more during our Information Nights.
These evening are a great opportunity for students and
their families to connect with NIC faculty and staff to get
all their questions answered.
OPEN HOUSE
Port Alberni — Wednesday, Feb 19th, 2020
Comox Valley — Thursday, Feb 20th, 2020
We are excited to host your Grade 10—12 students to
our 9th annual Open House events. The purpose of these
events are to expose students to the varied and unique
opportunities that are available to them post high school
graduation.
FUTURE STUDENT VISITS & CAMPUS TOURS
Prospective domestic NIC students can now book ap-
pointments with Renae or Danielle using our new online
booking system found on the homepage of the NIC web-
site. Meetings will allow students the opportunity to ex-
plore programs, ask their questions, and go on a person-
alized campus tour. This is a great first step for students
as the recruiters will walk individuals through next steps.
PROGRAM INFORMATION:
DUAL CREDIT & YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES
A reminder that student applications for Winter 2020
Dual Credit and Youth Train in Trades need to be sub-
mitted by November 30th, 2019 for reserved seats. Below
are some programs that are available to your students.
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE
Campbell River —Winter 2020 (Feb 10—Aug 17)
Port Hardy — Winter 2020 (Jan 7—July 24)
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE
Comox Valley (St. Joseph’s) - Winter 2020 (Feb 10
— Dec 18)
AQUACULTURE
Campbell River — Winter 2020 ( Jan - April)
“Should I see a Recruiter or Advisor? “
Students who are exploring program options, would like a
campus tour, or need support starting the application
process are best served by the recruiters. Students who
need support with financial aid , timetabling, or registra-
tion should see an advisor.