“A quality education is vital to your future. It’s also a significant investment which sometimes requires life-changing decisions. But at Parkland College, you can get the education you need without moving far away from home,” said information from the College.
Parkland College provides high-quality, learner-centred education and training as a foundation for lifelong success, the information said. “You can complete a university degree or a skills training certificate or diploma to get started on your career.”
Parkland College partners with the University of Saskatchewan to deliver the bachelor of science in nursing degree at the College in Yorkton. Students complete the full four-year degree locally and graduate as registered nurses. Parkland also works with the First Nations University of Canada to offer the bachelor of Indigenous education in Yorkton and Fort Qu’Appelle. This teaching degree provides graduates with enhanced understanding of Indigenous culture. And the College’s long-time partnership with the University of Regina continues with the bachelor of social work degree in Yorkton.
But even if you’re interested in another field, you can take the first year of virtually any degree available in Saskatchewan at Parkland College, it said. Staying close to home for that first year can help ease the transition from high school classes to university workloads, while cutting down on living expenses and saving you money.
Parkland College also offers a variety of Saskatchewan Polytechnic certificates for careers that need skilled graduates. The business and office administration programs are ideal for anyone wanting to work in the modern office environment. Health care options are available through the practical nursing diploma and continuing care assistant certificate.
“If you like working with your hands, the Trades and Technology Centre (TTC) in Yorkton can be your answer. You can take one of several full-time Sask Polytech programs at the TTC, including agricultural equipment technician, heavy equipment/truck and transport technician, multi-mechanical trades, power engineering, welding, and electrical.”
And in Melville, students train for exciting careers as professional firefighters and paramedics. The College’s sprawling Emergency Services Training Site just east of Melville provides ample room for hands-on exercises and real life learning.
“Regardless of the program you choose, a major advantage of going to Parkland College is the small average class size. You can have more one-on-one time with your instructors and closer relationships with your peers, which are advantages which can help you excel in your studies and get a leg up on your competition in the job market.”
Parkland College also has close connections with industry in the region and across the province. Many of these partnerships are with companies that are looking to hire qualified, skilled graduates. They lead to great opportunities for students in terms of work placements, internships, and jobs.
“And to help you along the way, the College’s scholarship program awards close to $200,000 each academic year,” it said. Students taking a full-time post-secondary program at Parkland College in the fall of 2017 may apply for entrance scholarships from March to May. More information will be made available at scholarships.parklandcollege.sk.ca.
