College of the North Atlantic is Newfoundland and Labrador's public college. It is one of the largest post-secondary educational and skills training centres in Atlantic Canada, offering over 70 full-time diploma and certificate programs in:
- Applied Arts
- Business
- Engineering Technology
- Health Sciences
- Industrial Education/Trades
- Information Technology
- Natural Resources.
The college also offers a full range of more than 300 part-time courses.
Enacted by the House of Assembly, through The College Act, 1996, and headquartered in Stephenville on the Province's west coast, the college operates 18 campuses across the Province. The public college has brought together and built upon the best of programs, traditions, values and vision from the predecessor regional colleges; Cabot College, Labrador College, Eastern College, Central Regional Community College and Westviking College. The focus of the college goes beyond the more traditional approaches to education and training, serving students of all ages and interests. The college offers continuous student intake, self-paced learning, individualized specially designed contract training programs and tele-learning opportunities.
Every year approximately 3000 graduates complete career-oriented certificate and diploma programs ranging from one to three years, preparing them for employment in today's competitive work environment.
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