Aurora College News

Seeking new Board of Governors members

Aurora College is accepting Expressions of Interest to join the Board of Governors. The Board sets the vision and mission for the institution and ensures Aurora College remains effective, efficient…

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Northern Nursing Students’ research celebrated

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Aurora College’s School of Health and Human Services hosted the annual Northern Health Research Day in Yellowknife on December 4. This year’s…

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Alumni Success Stories – Elizabeth Edwards

Elizabeth Edwards, a Business Administration student from Inuvik is co-owner of Edwards Cleaning Corp. Elizabeth has helped grow her company into a leading residential and commercial cleaning service in the…

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Learn and live your passion for the land

Through Aurora College’s Environment and Natural Resources Technology Diploma (ENRTP), students experience the splendour of the far north, including one of the world’s largest and most remote national parks, while…

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Auto mechanics, pipe trades, more apprenticeship levels added to trades offerings

In response to labour market needs and student interest, Aurora College is developing seven new trades and apprenticeship programs that will be delivered at Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith. Beginning…

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Personal Support Worker program expands to Behchokǫ̀, Fort Smith and Inuvik

Aurora College has expanded in-person delivery of the Personal Support Worker Certificate program to include Thebacha Campus (Fort Smith), Aurora Campus (Inuvik), Behchokǫ̀ and Yellowknife North Slave Campus. In additional…

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Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Education at Aurora College

Aurora College will soon be offering both Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Bachelor of Education (BEd) programs to students interested in pursuing those careers. Beginning in fall 2025, students…

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Aurora College accepting Expressions of Interest for Board of Governors

Aurora College accepting Expressions of Interest for Board of Governors Aurora College is accepting Expressions of Interest to join the Board of Governors. The Board sets the vision and mission…

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Leadership change to Aurora College’s Board of Governors Announced by GNWT

YELLOWKNIFE, NT (March 19, 2025) – The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Caitlin Cleveland, announced today that Joseph Handley will be leaving the role of Chairperson of Aurora College’s…

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Aurora College Mandate Agreement 2025-2028 released

YELLOWKNIFE (February 13, 2025) – The 2025-2028 Aurora College Mandate Agreement was released today. This agreement between the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Aurora College sets the strategic…

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