Start in Winter 2025

Are you ready to start your post-secondary education this winter? Choose from a variety of programs and courses and get started on your path!

Funding opportunities are available through the Skills Centre's Emerging Tech for Youth program. See if you qualify! 

Business

Office Administration & Technology – Advanced Bookkeeping*

Start: February 10

Sharpen your skills and open doors to new opportunities with these sought-after college credentials. Get qualified with business certificates designed for those new to or re-entering the workplace.

*Eligible for funding through the Emerging Tech for Youth program.

Health & Human Services

Nursing Unit Clerk*

Start: January 6

The Nursing Unit Clerk Program prepares students with the knowledge, skills and experience to work in a health care setting as a nursing unit assistant, nursing unit clerk or health unit coordinator/hospital unit clerk.

Health Care Assistant

Start: February 3

Complete theory courses online! Study from your home and complete the lab skills coursework later. Earn your certificate in 26 weeks: 16 weeks theory, 10 weeks practice. 

*Eligible for funding through the Emerging Tech for Youth program.

Hospitality & Tourism

Ski Resort Risk Management

Learn to effectively manage risk in any aspect of ski area operations, from the top of the mountain to base area operations and services. This course is designed for people currently working in any capacity, in any type or size of ski area operation.

Academic Upgrading

Academic Upgrading

Start: January 6

Looking to upgrade your skills? Want to get into that awesome first-year course or program? Improve subject understanding, study skills and complete prerequisite courses such as biology, chemistry, English, math and physics along with college success, computer sciences and social studies.

Connect with us to begin your academic journey.

University Arts & Sciences

Start working toward your degree at Selkirk College and transfer to any number of post-secondary institutions for completion. To get started on your academic plan, choose your courses from over 100 possibilities in over 20 different discipline areas within the humanities, social sciences and sciences.

If you also wish to earn an associate degree, diploma, advanced certificate, or certificate, please ensure that your choices fulfill the requirements for the program of your choice. Review your plan with a Selkirk College counsellor.

University Arts

Start: January 6

University Sciences

Start: January 6

Industry & Trades

Carpentry Apprentice Level 3

Start: January 6

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2

Start: January 6

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 4

Start: January 6

Carpentry Foundation

Start: February 3

Electrical Foundation

Start: February 3

Metal Fabricator*

Start: February 3

Millwright/Machinist*

Start: February 3

Carpentry Apprentice Level 4

Start: February 24

Plant Operator*

Start: March 10

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 3

Start: March 17

Electrical Apprenticeship Level 2

Start: March 17

Welder Apprenticeship/Modular Programs

Start: March 17

Various Start Times

Refrigeration Plant Operator

Our Refrigeration Plant Operator Certificate gives you flexibility to enroll anytime and finish your coursework at your own pace while you continue working. A comprehensive ten-unit course approved by the BC Safety Authority taught entirely through distance education and online learning. Earn your certificate in seven months.

Our self-directed, fully distance certificate programs give you flexibility to work at your own pace and get the results you want to advance your career. 

BC Electrical Code

You’ll learn about the fundamentals of the rules and regulations governing Canadian electrical work, installation and the calculations you’ll need. Earn a Certification of Completion in eight months.

BC Low Energy Code

You’ll learn about the fundamentals of the rules and regulations governing low energy electrical work and installation. Earn a Certification of Completion in four months.

*Eligible for funding through the Emerging Tech for Youth program.