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"It has changed the direction of my life. The program is fun and challenging."
- Chris Hartley |
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"The instructors were great and spent a lot of time helping the students."
- Allen Miller |
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"I have been offered 3 out of 5 jobs that I have applied for. The knowledge that I have gained is phenomenal."
- Caleb Nielson |
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"This program teaches students how to be confident leaders with skills and abilities that are transferable across the entire employment spectrum. This program is one of the few that actually prepares students for the real world."
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Outdoor Recreation & Ecotourism Program
The Program ------------------------------------------------------
Learn the skills necessary to work in the growing adventure tourism and recreation industries. Our nine month certificate can lead directly to a job, or you may wish to continue with your education by applying your credits towards a tourism diploma or degree. Our graduates have worked as professional guides in fishing, rafting, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and dogsledding. Others have worked as nature interpreters, recreation coordinators, Park information counsellors, and children's camp leaders. Some have started their own outdoor recreation businesses. For details on the program, see the program outline.
TOP 10 Reasons to Study at CNC Valemount --------
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Valemount is a world-class tourism destination. |
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It is a vibrant, friendly community surrounded by a prime outdoor recreation playground. |
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Housing costs are reasonable. |
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There are part-time jobs for students. |
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There are tourism careers for graduates. |
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CNC Valemount has a drop-out rate of less than 2%. |
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Small class sizes. |
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Instructors active in the adventure tourism industry and committed to student success. |
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A proven track record of successful students employed in the adventure tourism industry. |
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CNC Valemount students have a lot of FUN! |
Training in a Resort Community in the Canadian Rockies -------------------------------------------------------------
In the resort community of Valemount, tourism workers are in demand. The local tourism industry has experienced steady growth over the past ten years, and it is anticipated that the proposed new Valemount Village Resort & Spa will create even more local jobs. There are opportunities for part-time work for students and tourism careers for graduates. For current local job listings, visit The Valemount Learning Centre Job Postings.
Valemount is centrally located between Prince George , Kamloops , and Edmonton. Nestled among the Rocky Mountains , the Monashee Range and the Cariboo Mountains , near Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park , Valemount provides a perfect setting to experience a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Housing is reasonable and the cost of living is affordable.
MAPof Valemount
Visit the Valemount.org site.
Housing -------------------------------------------------------------
The college will assist students in finding suitable accommodation by providing students with a list of contacts for rooms, apartments, and houses available for rent in and near the Village of Valemount.
Rental costs are very reasonable. Examples of actual rental listings include:
* 1-bedroom apartment - $400 utilities included
* 1-bedroom cottage - $500 utilities included
* 2-bedroom apartment - $500 plus utilities
* Room in home - $395 utilities included
* Room in home, including breakfast and dinner - $550
* 2-bedroom - $650 including utilities
* 3-bedroom house - $650
* 4 bedroom apartment - $250 per student plus utilities
* Room in home - $300 utilities included |
