NorQuest College, Edmonton, Canada

Edmonton, Canada

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings

NorQuest College was originally founded as Alberta Vocational College (AVC) in 1965 by the Government of Alberta to offer vocational education and meet the demands of industries for a skilled workforce. The college was restructured and rebranded several times before finally becoming a public institution in 1990. While receiving its final name as NorQuest College in 1999. A community college in Alberta, Canada, NorQuest College has a rich diversity of students, faculty and staff from across 114 countries. More than 78 first languages are spoken on-campus. NorQuest College’s unique delivery of higher education has shaped several successful graduates who hold commendable positions in reputed organisations in Canada and across the world. 

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses

NorQuest College has three campuses - Edmonton Campus, Correctional Campuses and  Wetaskiwin Campus. Within the campus, students have access to different state-of-the-art facilities and recreational centres like restaurants, museums, theatres, dance clubs, shopping centres etc. Various events such as live concerts, stand-up comedy and sports events are conducted at regular intervals on campus to assure all-around development opportunities for students. NorQuest College does not provide on-campus residence facilities but it provides various options to students to find the best housing facilities from where they can easily commute to the college campus. The learning opportunities at NorQuest College are available for anyone belonging to any part of the world. A wide range of degree programmes are available in various disciplines and are taught by highly experienced professionals employed by the college. NorQuest College offers 38 post-secondary career and foundational programmes in business, health, community studies, environment & technology etc.

Accomplishments & Alumni 

With over 50 years of its establishment, NorQuest College has provided an appropriate platform for students from across the globe to complete their higher studies and build a strong career for themselves in different fields. Among the few notable achievements, NorQuest’s alumni and their success stories are the major highlights of the public institution in Alberta, Canada. The college prides on sharing the achievements of its alumni and also recognises them with awards. Also, the graduates of NorQuest College have been contributing significantly to the community and helping the college in achieving its goal. Graduates of NorQuest College can join the Alumni community and begin to form memberships and either offer or receive funds, job opportunities, career counselling etc. Moreover, NorQuest prides itself on being highly inclusive of all, including the indigenous in the country, offering them equal opportunities in higher education and career. Additionally, in 2021, Colleges and Institutions Canada conferred the Gold and Silver Awards of Excellence to NorQuest College for Internationalisation and Programme Excellence, respectively.

Student Diversity & Employment Opportunities

NorQuest College has a student population of over 21,000 who are enrolled in various foundation programmes and post-secondary courses. NorQuest College aims to ensure the professional and career development of its graduates. To achieve its goal, the College provides professional development courses and training to students. These initiatives help students develop soft skills, practical knowledge and relevant skills required at the workplace. These are in-demand courses and are designed as per the need and requirements of recruiting organisations.

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NorQuest College 10215 108 Street NW Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T5J 1L6

https://www.norquest.ca/about-us.aspx | 780.644.6000 | info@norquest.ca

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