Your path to a brighter future
Whether you’re looking to further your education, upgrade your skills, or kickstart your career, NLC has the programs to start you on the right path.
We’ll help you get there.
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Level up at NLC
Northern Lights College provides affordable post-secondary education and workforce training to students across Northern BC and beyond. Experience an approachable and professional environment that’s inclusive for all.
7 Locations
100+ Programs
580+ Courses
Find the right program for you
Want hands-on, experiential education that sets you up to succeed in your field? That’s NLC. Browse our areas of study and take your first step towards something remarkable.
Continuing Education
NLC also offers a variety of short-term Workforce Training and Professional Development courses for upskilling and certification. Courses are available online and in-person.
VIEW COURSESExplore the North
Study in one of Canada’s most picturesque areas, located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. If escaping the busy city to enjoy nature is your thing, you’ve found the perfect place. Plus, with welcoming communities and a vibrant economy, employment opportunities abound.
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“1 out of every 15 jobs in the region is supported by the activities of NLC and its students.”
– Emsi Report, 2021
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Our commitment
We recognize the need for truth and reconciliation. Indigenous communities are an integral part of the future of NLC. We strive to incorporate Indigenous cultures, history and teaching methods into every campus.