They shot a movie once in my hometown … Admittedly, the opening line from a 1989 Tragically Hip song rolls off the tongue better than, “They created a series of mock-medical emergency scenarios to train the Portage College paramedicine class in my hometown…” but that doesn’t stop people in the rural Alberta community of Colinton
Portage College Business students earn top spot in global Sim-world challenge
New Business program students at Portage College are setting their sights on the top spot in a marketng game after recent students achieved global success.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Training Course a Major Milestone in Closing Canada’s Housing Gap and Decarbonizing Construction
The first-ever Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Training course for construction trades in Canada for a step towards adoption of alternative building materials.
Portage College Partners with Cold Lake: Advancing Towards Aircraft Maintenance School
The 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.
Portage College Builds Partnership with Canadian Armed Forces
Portage College is proud to announce a new partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces to enhance educational opportunities for military personnel. This collaboration will provide veterans access to specialized programs designed to meet their unique training needs. While highlighting a commitment to supporting the professional development of military personnel it is also a significant step forward in delivering high-quality education and training to those who serve our country.
Portage College Launches Aircraft Structures Technician Program
Announcing Portage College's Aircraft Structures Technician Program, offering a unique and rewarding career path in the aviation industry.
Portage College Co-Leads National Military Credential Recognition Through CMVF3C
Portage College is co-leading military credential recognition through the Canadian Military, Veteran & Family Connected Campus Consortium (CMVF3C). By offering programs like Military PLAR and Military to Business Pathways, the College supports Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families in translating service experience into academic achievements and civilian career success.
Portage College’s Practical Nurse Diploma Receives Renewal
Portage College’s Practical Nurse Diploma program received a five-year renewal and high program rating from the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). This recognition reflects the program’s strong faculty, support services, and commitment to preparing students for successful healthcare careers.
Five post secondaries in northern Alberta pen historic Memorandum of Understanding
Portage College and four other northern Alberta post-secondaries have signed a new agreement. At its core, the partnership aims to ensure that post-secondary education in northern Alberta remains accessible, relevant, and sustainable. This initiative will enable students to stay in the region throughout their educational journey and support graduate retention for career success in the North.
ER nurse says Portage College Paramedic grads are so good, she and her step-dad enrolled in the program
Taylor Resendes is an ER nurse from Sylvan Lake who is taking the Advanced Care Paramedic program at Portage College because she has seen first-hand how well-trained the program's graduates are. Resendes and her step-dad, Cory Christopherson, are both in the two-and-a-half-year program and say they continue to be impressed by the outstanding training offered at Portage College.