KINDERSLEY, SK – Great Plains College is pleased to announce the addition of an Educational Assistant (EA) program to its Kindersley Campus offerings. The part-time certificate program is set to begin in January 2022. “After talking with community partners and completing a program needs assessment in the Kindersley region, the need for a local Educational Assistant program… Continue reading Great Plains College Announces New Educational Assistant Program
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12-Year-Old Graduates Both High School and College in Same Week
Source: Rachel Trent, CNN Digital, ctvnews.ca April 29, 2021 Mike Wimmer learned almost all of his programming and robotic knowledge through trial and error and online videos. A 12-year-old in North Carolina used the downtime he had during the pandemic to take on a few extra classes in school. Now, one year later, Mike Wimmer, of… Continue reading 12-Year-Old Graduates Both High School and College in Same Week
Uptick of Medical, Nursing School Applications at U of S
Source: Tyler Barrow, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, March 13, 2021 Although there has been a surge in applications, the College of Nursing has said this will not lead to more people being admitted to its programs. SASKATOON — The University of Saskatchewan is reporting an increase in applications for both its College of Medicine and College of Nursing… Continue reading Uptick of Medical, Nursing School Applications at U of S
Fourth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship Awarded
The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA), Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network (SIEDN) and Great Plains College were proud to award the fourth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship (SIEDS) to Chelsie Dawn at a virtual presentation ceremony on January 22. The SIEDS scholarship was created in 2018 to recognize leaders in the Indigenous community by… Continue reading Fourth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship Awarded
Great Plains College and Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation partnering to ‘Chase the Ace’
The Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation and Great Plains College are excited to announce a joint fundraiser. Tickets for “Chase the Ace in Support of Health and Education” will be available beginning January 13th, 2021. The two organizations were looking for an opportunity to partner and raise additional funds to benefit health care and… Continue reading Great Plains College and Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation partnering to ‘Chase the Ace’
Great Plains College Expands Programming With Youth Care Worker Diploma
Great Plains College is pleased to announce that a Youth Care Worker diploma option has been added to the list of full-time programs offered at the college’s Warman Campus. The inaugural offering of the diploma program is set to begin September 2021. The Youth Care Worker diploma builds on the knowledge and information provided within… Continue reading Great Plains College Expands Programming With Youth Care Worker Diploma
Kindersley Rotary Club Presents 400 Masks to Schools in the Area
The Kindersley Rotary club has been hard at work handing out 400 masks to schools in the area, to help protect staff and students during the ongoing pandemic. “Presentations were made to the schools over the past two weeks. We supplied two cloth masks for all staff members, not just the teachers, in each school,… Continue reading Kindersley Rotary Club Presents 400 Masks to Schools in the Area
Great Plains College Promotes ‘Give Where You Live’ Campaign on December 1st
Great Plains College is encouraging individuals, businesses, organizations and municipalities to participate in “GivingTuesday” on December 1st, which is recognized across North America as the start of the giving season. The college’s theme for this year’s recognition day is “Give Where You Live” and they are asking everyone to consider the many benefits of donating… Continue reading Great Plains College Promotes ‘Give Where You Live’ Campaign on December 1st
Kerrobert Fall Market Was a Success!
On October 24th, Staci Hall hosted another successful Fall Market in Kerrobert. COVID restrictions didn’t seem to damper anyone’s spirits as over 200 people from all over West Central Saskatchewan came through the doors at the Prairieland Community Centre. The wide variety of vendors, which ranged from homemade earrings, workout wear, to homemade baking ensured… Continue reading Kerrobert Fall Market Was a Success!
Great Plains College Awards Scholarships to More Than 170 Students This Year
Great Plains College is pleased to announce that approximately $216,000 in Entrance Scholarships and awards will be provided to more than 170 deserving students during the 2020-21 academic year. The college boasts one of the most competitive and unique scholarship programs among regional colleges in the province. Since 2009, more than $2 million in scholarships… Continue reading Great Plains College Awards Scholarships to More Than 170 Students This Year