Contact North BC is funded by the British Columbia provincial government to provide local access to online education programming from British Columbia’s publicly funded colleges and universities, skills and training providers. Learners in communities in Northwest British Columbia can access their local online learning centre support services and their online programming without leaving their community.

Many of our learners are Indigenous students who have deep connections to the lands and waters of the north, and the natural resources they sustain. Our learners hold a deep appreciation for social and environmental sustainability, green technologies and the advancement of sustainable economies in the north. Northern students of all backgrounds tend to be strong practical thinkers, with well-developed hands-on skills, capable of innovative thinking and creative ideas, who invest strong work-ethic into work projects that have practical and tangible applications.

While deliverables will vary depending on the project scope, at the conclusion of the project you should have a completed report or other assets that you can use to further your business goals. Maintaining communication with students throughout the project will lead to better results.

Students are from a variety of programs and backgrounds. Many students are at early stages of their studies, so employers must be willing to provide guidance and mentorship throughout the duration of the program.