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High school students “TAP” into skilled trades
For several years, the Canada-wide shortage of skilled tradespeople has been growing, and is sharply felt in the NWT – especially in the smaller communities. According to Employment and Social…
Read more →Driving success: Big rigs, haul trucks and heavy equipment
At the Centre for Mine and Industry Training, students in Heavy Equipment Operator, Class 1 and Class 3 Driver training, and mining programs practice operating big rigs, haul trucks and…
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Seven new programs to support NWT trades
Skilled tradespeople are essential for the vibrancy of NWT communities. To help meet the growing need for northern-based tradespeople, Aurora College is adding seven new trades and apprenticeship programs to…
Read more →Quality, skills-based training to meet Northern needs
Before experiencing it for themselves, many people don’t realize the gem that is Aurora College’s School of Trades, Apprenticeship and Industrial Training (TAIT). The facilities, training equipment, range of programming,…
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STEM Outreach program brings hands-on, fun learning to NWT students
October is Cyber Safety Awareness month, promoting ways Canadians can stay safe online. Aurora College’s STEM Outreach Program is offering a series of interactive classroom activities to help students in…
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Junior Achievement workshops added to recent Trades Awareness Programs
In September, Aurora College’s Trades Awareness Program (TAP) partnered with Junior Achievement Canada (JA) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) to offer an expanded Youth Symposium to high school students…
Read more →Truth and Reconciliation at Aurora College
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Aurora College held a number of events for students, staff and community members in Fort Smith, Yellowknife…
Read more →Aurora College receives $1.4 million toward climate and environmental literacy
August 21, 2025 Aurora College receives $1.4 million toward climate and environmental literacy FORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College has received $1.46 million from the Government of Canada for its…
Read more →Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council shares Framework document for 2025-2028
July 7, 2025 Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council shares Framework document for 2025-2028 FORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College’s Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council (IKHC) has released its first Framework document –…
Read more →Building a Career in Early Childhood Education: Suchitra Yadav’s ELCC Journey
Suchitra Yadav – Early Learning and Child Care Diploma – Class of 2022 The Yellowknife Day Care Association is a busy place. For a city in high demand for early…
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