News Archive
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Advanced Education supports the Portage College St. Paul Campus Right-Sizing Project with a $198,211 Grant.
May 8, 2024The $198K grant will enable Portage College to effectively plan and determine the necessary design, operational, and support features for delivering programs in the future.
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Research Reveals Disparity in Social Work Support in Health & Senior Care between Urban and Rural Alberta
May 7, 2024A two-year study by Portage College and Northern Lakes College unveils a gap in the availability and training of social workers across senior care settings in Alberta. The study's recommendations emphasize the urgent need for action to prioritize social and emotional care in rural areas and advocate for enhanced social work education tailored to address these disparities.
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Portage College Launches Digital Document Wallet, MyCreds™
April 23, 2024Effective today, Portage College students and graduates will now have 24/7 direct access to transcripts via the MyCreds™ platform
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Portage College Receives Major Donations from Rotary Club and Canadian Natural to Bolster Student Food Bank
April 17, 2024Portage College is delighted to announce two significant contributions to our student food bank. Our valued partners, the Lac La Biche Rotary Club and Canadian Natural, have generously donated $1,500 and $2,000, respectively.
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Portage College Partners with Cold Lake: Advancing Towards Aircraft Maintenance School
April 11, 2024The City of Cold Lake is partnering with Portage College to purchase an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) curriculum in a step towards opening an AME school in the city.
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Portage College and the City of Cold Lake Announce Educational Partnership
April 8, 2024Portage College will offer micro-credential training programs to City staff and officials under the terms of the agreement. From March 1, 2024, and running until February 28, 2027, participants will be eligible to enroll in one complimentary course annually.
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Portage College and Canadian Natural Unveil Transformative 'Project of Heart' in St. Paul Campus Ceremony
April 2, 2024Portage College, in collaboration with Canadian Natural Resources Limited (Canadian Natural), is set to unveil a poignant display as part of its Truth and Reconciliation Project of Heart initiative. The unveiling event will take place at the St. Paul Campus on April 9th at 1:00 PM.
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Exploring the World: Portage College Global Skills Opportunity Grant-Funded International Travel
March 22, 2024Experience the profound impact of international travel on education through Portage College's Global Skills Opportunities (GSO) grant. Explore beyond geographical boundaries, fostering cultural understanding and global connections. Join us in realizing the transformative potential outlined in the International Education Strategy 2019-2024 by the Government of Canada.
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Portage College and Lac La Biche County Target Community Growth with Exciting Partnerships
March 15, 2024New agreement between College and County part of continual efforts to attract new residents and investment
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20th Annual Round Dance Celebrates Indigenous Culture and Education
March 12, 2024Portage College proudly hosted its 20th Annual Round Dance on March 7 at the Lac La Biche campus. This year's event, attended by 500 school children from the region, marked a significant milestone in the college's commitment to promoting Indigenous culture and education.
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.