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 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.
Métis Scholar Awards presented at Portage College
Nine Portage College students recently received recognition and funding for their full-time program studies at the College. The Métis Scholar Awards are presented each year to Métis students at Portage College. The awards are made possible by the Métis Education Foundation, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Rupertsland Institute and participating post-secondary institutions like Portage College.
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.
Portage College students benefit from $75,000 contribution to endowment fund made by Métis Education Foundation
A long-serving endowment fund that provides financial awards to Métis students attending Portage College is getting a $75,000 boost.Provided by the Métis Education Foundation Endowment Fund, the awards represent a continuing partnership between Portage College, the Métis Education Fund, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, and the Rupertsland Institute. The endowment fund has provided financial awards to Portage College students each year since 2009.
Portage College and Athabasca County Collaborate to Enhance Work-Integrated Learning for College Students
Portage College and Athabasca County have partnered to enhance work-integrated learning opportunities for students and provide access to micro-credential programs for County employees and Councillors. This collaboration supports workforce development and educational excellence, fostering hands-on learning experiences and lifelong skill development.
Portage College Receives Three-Year Grant from Alberta Law Foundation to Support Public Legal Awareness
Portage College’s Public Legal Education Program receives a $590,216 grant from the Alberta Law Foundation to expand legal awareness and support for rural and Indigenous communities.
Portage College enters an exciting new partnership with Riipen.
Portage College announced its partnership with Riipen to launch the Level UP program, which enhances student employability through paid, project-based learning experiences. This initiative connects students with diverse employers for short-term, remote projects while being able to apply academic knowledge in real-world contexts. Each project, totaling 60 hours, offers students the chance to complete up to three projects, earning a stipend of $1,400 each. Funded by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) Initiatives program, Level UP aims to bridge the gap between education and employment, fostering critical skills...