As an essential service provider in northwest Saskatchewan, North West College continually strives to be the premier post-secondary institution in our region. NWC offers Saskatchewan Polytechnic accredited skills training in business, community service, health care, and a diverse range of technical trades ensuring our region has the skilled employees needed to grow and thrive. NWC also offers first and second year university classes from the University of Regina and University of Saskatchewan. North West College provides essential academic upgrading through Adult Basic Education and GED® programs. Many of these students are mature students looking to further their training and career opportunities in the northwest. NWC provides adaptive programming to meet the needs of the local economy and the people of the region. North West College meets the practical training needs of local employers and businesses through programs such as Essential Skills for the Workplace, Workplace Readiness, and Certified Industry Safety Training. As our community continues to welcome newcomers to Canada, North West College directly aids in their transition by offering free of charge English as an Additional Language classes. A community college in every sense, North West provides free career counselling and academic advising to students and non-students alike, with extended hours in the evening to accommodate the workforce. When students choose North West College, they choose to invest their talents, time, and potential in our region. When industry chooses North West, these partnerships foster programming relevant to the labour needs of our employers. When our communities choose North West, we come together to build a region that is thriving, diverse, and ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the future.