Happy Holidays
from all of us at College of the Rockies
All College of the Rockies campuses will be closed for Christmas break from December 25, 2018 - January 1, 2019 and reopen on January 2.
We wish you a safe, memorable and joyous holiday season!
Profiles
From Dairy Farmer To Hairstylist
The Hairstylist program is a big change for Lori who spent the past 30 years working on a dairy farm. When her family decided to sell the farm, Lori knew it was time to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a Hairstylist. Read more about Lori's journey.
Is College of the Rockies Right for You?
We offer a comprehensive mix of vocational, trades, career technical and academic programs and services, for full-time or part-time study. Not close to one of our campuses? No problem. We have hundreds of classes you can take online.
Recent Stories
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- College of the Rockies research shows the vital role Cranbrook Family Connections (CFC) has in community
- College of the Rockies BSN students explore the future of health care in the East Kootenay
- College of the Rockies expands cannabis training
- College of the Rockies trades students benefit from Teck donation
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Career & Job Fair 2019
College of the Rockies will be hosting our 13th annual Career & Job Fair on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm in the Cranbrook Campus Gymnasium. This is a great event for full-time and part-time job seekers, and college and high school students planning their campus to career transition!
New Continuing Education Guides
You may have seen our Continuing Education guides in the mail, but did you know that you can also check out our courses and programs on the web? We offer a wide variety of first aid, cooking, computer skills, and recreational courses. Our goal is to help you connect to new experiences, interests, skills, and talents. We've even got online courses if you can't make it to one of our campuses!
Haul Truck Driver Training
Interested in working in Canada's booming resource industry? College of the Rockies' Haul Truck Operator program is for individuals looking to start a new career within the mining industry. We've worked with industry specialists and invested in a top-of- the-line simulator to ensure that our students receive the most industry-relevant training.
Our 4-week program is offered at our Cranbrook and Fernie campuses with monthly start dates throughout the year.
Plumber and Piping Trades Foundation
The 24-week pre-apprenticeship foundation program is designed to help you to get the knowledge and skills you need to be prepared for employment in the piping trades. Our program prepares you for work in a wide variety of industries including pipeline construction, gas plants, pulp mills and oil refineries. This program enables those seeking apprenticeships to market themselves to future employers.
