Portage College is excited to announce the approval of its Addictions Counselling Diploma program. The application process began last year, with the full support of the Alberta government.
Portage College honours “Red Dress Day”, national MMIW Girls and Two-Spirit Persons day of awareness
May 5 marks somber awareness day for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit persons
Clothing drive hosted by Portage College staff social committee
The success of a clothing drive put on by the Portage College social committee at the Lac La Biche campus has blown the pants off all expectations.
Portage College Announces Apprenticeship Carpentry and Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician Programs
Portage College is excited to announce new trades program expansions, including Apprenticeship Carpentry and Apprenticeship Heavy Equipment Technician, set to begin in Fall 2025
The Portage College alumni you may have seen teaching Indigenous arts & culture at YEG
Portage Alumni: Indigenous Arts Diploma program's Lana Gal hopes that teaching the lessons she learned in class, will bring more understanding about Indigenous culture and more healing to Indigenous people.
Portage College Paramedic Students Score Perfect Passing Rate on Exam
Portage College proudly announces that all recent graduates of its Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) program achieved a 100% pass rate on the February COPR exam, surpassing the national average.
Portage College and County celebrate student athletes and community sports builders
The annual Sports Excellence awards night at Portage College is a collaboration between the College and Lac La Biche County, shining a spotlight not only on Portage College student athletes but also inductees into the Lac La Biche County Sports Hall of Fame.
Portage College Launches New Pre-Health Sciences Certificate to Support Future Healthcare Careers
Portage College is launching a one-year Pre-Health Sciences Certificate to provide students with a strong foundation for healthcare careers. The program covers key health concepts and essential skills, offering students the chance to explore various healthcare fields and prepare for further education or entry-level roles.
Wear Red Instead for Autism Acceptance on April 2
Autism Awareness on April 2 is the Wear Red Instead campaign, which is part of a growing movement to push aside what many believe to be an outdated narrative about battling neurodiversity instead of embracing neurodiversity within society.
Portage College hosts Skills Canada Alberta events for area high school students
Students from high schools across the region used the classrooms and workspaces at the St. Paul and Lac La Biche Portage College campuses for the recent Skills Canada Alberta northeastern regionals. The College locations hosted Welding, Carpentry, Culinary Arts, Hairstyling and Baking events.