News Archive
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Power Play: Cole Rawson’s Portage from High School RAP to Control Room Operator
May 9, 2023Cole Rawson knew from a fairly early age that he wanted to work in the trades and technology sector. After researching his options, Rawson chose Portage College’s Power Engineering program at the Lac La Biche campus over programs in larger centres, since it was close to home and offered small class sizes.
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Power Engineering Student Greg Wallace Earns National Recognition
April 28, 2023PanGlobal awarded Wallace 2nd place nationally based on his 4th Class Power Engineering exam results
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Portage College Partners with Local School Board Northern Lights Public School (NLPS) to Expand Dual Credit Programs to Summer Students.
April 28, 2023Portage College is proud to announce its continued commitment to expanding educational opportunities for high school students through its Dual Credit Programs. Dual Credit Programs offer high school students the chance to earn high school and college credits simultaneously, providing a head start on post-secondary education.
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MHC and Portage College Create Opportunities in the Trades
April 24, 2023Medicine Hat College and Portage College partner to offer the one-year pre-apprenticeship welding program which provides learners everything they need to enroll as a welding apprentice.
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Power Engineering Students achieve 100 per cent pass rate on ABSA exam
April 21, 2023Portage College's 3rd Class Power Engineering students achieved a 100% pass rate on their first ABSA exam in March, a regulatory body that certifies power engineers in Alberta. This is due to the hard work of students and dedication of instructors. Congrats to all!
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Paramedicine Program Receives $875K Boost in Funding to Address High Demand for Skilled Paramedics in Rural Alberta
April 20, 2023Portage College's Paramedicine Program in Alberta, Canada has received $875,000 in funding from the Alberta Government to expand the program and increase enrollment by 24 extra seats for students in the first year. This initiative is part of the province's investment in post-secondary education and will help to train highly skilled paramedics to meet the demand in rural communities in Northern Alberta.
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Portage College Raises Awareness Through Community Development Projects
April 20, 2023Cold Lake, Lac La Biche – Portage College announces the successful completion of several projects that have raised a total of an estimated $6,000 for the local communities.
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2023 Portage College Athletic Awards
April 11, 2023Portage College held its annual Athletic Awards Night, where the college community gathered to celebrate the outstanding achievements of its student-athletes. The evening was full of excitement, glamour, and fanfare, as athletes from various sports were recognized for their exceptional performances both on and off the field.
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Team Superman Wins Bronze at Alberta Deans of Business CASE Competition
April 3, 2023Team Superman from Portage College emerged victorious at the Alberta Deans of Business CASE competition, taking home the Bronze medal. The competition, held at Bow Valley College, saw 12 colleges and universities from across Alberta compete for top honors.
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Portage College awarded grant to provide Class 3 Driver Training in Lac La Biche, Cold Lake and St. Paul areas.
March 30, 2023Government of Alberta grant will increase access to Class 3 Driver Training across the region served by Portage College. The grant will support the Class 3 Driving to Work program which is geared to produce industry and employment-ready graduates by providing wrap-around supports.
We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.