Training
The College of the North Atlantic is responding to Labrador's unique
training needs by developing programs that are designed to meet the
needs of industry and to prepare people for potential job opportunities
in the region.
Employee of the Future Program
The new Provincial Mining Technology Centre, located at the
Labrador West campus, has worked with the Iron Ore Company of
Canada and Steelworkers Local 5795 to development the "Employee
of the Future Program" to ensure the renewal of a skilled mining
labour force as current employees reach retirement.
Meeting the Needs of the Region
The college provides diverse training for the wide-ranging demands
of the region's resource-based industries. By forming partnerships
with government, industry and the community, the college continues
to offer courses designed to meet the needs of the mining, fishing,
forestry, tourism and road construction industries, among others.
Academic Upgrading
The college is encouraged by the growing number of people taking
the initiative to upgrade and prepare for post-secondary studies
and/or the workplace. In June 2000, 20 students graduated from the college's Learning
Centre in North West River/Sheshatshiu; 16 from the centre in
Nain and four in Davis Inlet. Students also continue to graduate
from Adult Basic Education programming in Hopedale, Postville,
Rigolet, Port Hope Simpson and West St. Modeste. Over the past six to seven years, the college has graduated upwards
of 500 students through its Adult Basic Education Program in
Labrador.
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