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  • CMTN Alumnus Anjo Colago is selected at 2023 International Alumni of Impact Winner

    Congratulations to Anjo Colago, who has been selected as a 2023 International Alumni of Impact winner.
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  • “I’m very humbled,” CMTN Nursing Alumna Sarah Davey is Recognized for Leadership in the Program

    Sarah Davey is being celebrated for more than just her graduation from the University of Northern BC this month. At her ceremony, Sarah was awarded a pin for demonstrating strong leadership in the Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate of Nursing Program while attending the first two years at Coast Mountain College
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  • CMTN Engineering Students Prepare to Continue Degrees at Universities in the Fall

    Coast Mountain College students in the Engineering Certificate Program wrapped up their courses earlier this month with an automated-claw competition. Two groups of students designed, programmed, and built an automated claw that would close around an object as it approached the floor and could transport the object over a makeshift wall.
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  • CMTN Gitksanimx Instructor Cheyenne Morgan Teaches the Importance of Language in the Home

    Originally from the Gitxsan village of Gitwangak, Cheyenne is a Gitksanimx Sim Algyax speaker and recently started teaching Intro to Gitksanimx Language Conversation (GITK 101) at Coast Mountain College’s (CMTN's) Hazelton campus.
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  • CMTN Manager of Student Recruitment Attends Conference in Montreal, Quebec

    In April, CMTN's Manager of Student Recruitment, Hyeyoung Kang, participated at the World Congress 2023 hosted by Colleges and Institutes Canada and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics in Montreal, Quebec, with this year's theme being Collective Intelligence.
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  • “Trust the children and their creative minds”: ECCE Students Work With Local Daycares to Make Space for Indigenous Knowledge in Education

    CMTN Early Childhood Care and Education students took part in the annual Youth Art Show at the Terrace Art Gallery this May, getting the opportunity to work alongside the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network at local daycares to understand the concept of "invisible bodies".
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  • CMTN Alumnus Roman Brochu Encourages Others to Pursue Education in Business

    CMTN alumnus Roman Brochu is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce. He shares insights into mentors he was fortunate to have in life, working in business, and offers advice to those considering business.
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  • Town of Smithers: Welcome to New Coast Mountain College International Students

    Coast Mountain College and the Town of Smithers extend a warm welcome to the new cohort of business students beginning their studies at the Smithers campus.
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  • Province of BC: New action plan helps people get skills for in-demand jobs

    The Province’s new StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan will help thousands of people get the skills they need to succeed in the changing economy and help close the skills gap many businesses are facing.
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  • “It’s a very active, dynamic trade,” Coast Mountain College Alumna and Electrical Instructor offers insights into the industry

    Linnea Waechter shares her experience on entering the electrical industry and her journey to becoming an instructor of the Electrical Foundations program at CMTN.
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  • Delegation from Philippines visits Coast Mountain College to further projects under recent MOU

    A delegation from Central Bicol State University of Agriculture visited Coast Mountain College campuses in Terrace and Prince Rupert last week.
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  • Coast Mountain College and School District 52 partner to offer a dual-credit program in early childhood education for high school students

    Coast Mountain College has partnered with local high schools in School District 52 to offer a dual-credit course for senior students. Participating students qualify for certification as Early Childhood Education Assistants.
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  • Coast Mountain College pilots new career fair at Terrace campus

    CMTN hosted a career fair on our Terrace campus on March 16, 2023. This was an opportunity for graduating students to network with local employers and discover what jobs are available in the region.
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  • Nursing Alumnus Matthew Le Gresley speaks on opportunities in the field

    Matthew Le Gresley went through the Nursing program at CMTN in 2013. Since completing his degree, Matthew has worked in hospital bedside care, mental health and addictions support, palliative care, and now technology, and says "There is just so much you can do with a nursing degree!”
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  • CMTN Student Hair Salon becomes Green Circle Certified

    The CMTN student Salon is pleased to announce that they have become a Green Circle Salon. All students in the Hairstylist Foundation program will now receive a certificate as a Sustainable Beauty Professional when they complete the program.
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  • CMTN Foundation Holds Art Contest: "Life in the Northwest"

    Current Education Assistant and CMTN alumna Ladan Zahrai shares her experience in the EDUA program and what it's like to work in the field.
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  • “It’s Very Rewarding”: Ladan Zahrai shares her experience as an Education Assistant

    Current Education Assistant and CMTN alumna Ladan Zahrai shares her experience in the EDUA program and what it's like to work in the field.
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  • Local business owner and CMTN alumnus establishes award for current international students

    Former CMTN international student Kapil Verma establishes an award for current students to help with tuition and living costs.
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  • CMTN Foundation Hosts Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign

    For Giving Tuesday this year, the CMTN Foundation raised enough money to fill the Student Food Bank, and provide six awards for students in the Culinary program. Thank you to everyone who generously donated.
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  • CMTN Foundation funds 32 entrance awards of $1500 for new nursing students

    In response to the shortage of essential healthcare workers in our communities, the CMTN Foundation will provide entrance awards to all first-year nursing students for the Fall 2023 academic year.
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