Northern Lakes College

10/10/2026

Ready for your next apprenticeship period? Continue your apprenticeship education this fall with Northern Lakes College.

Offerings starting this October include:

Carpenter Apprenticeship Third Period
Fairview | October 26 to December 18, 2026

Electrician Apprenticeship First Period
Slave Lake | October 26 to December 18, 2026

Welder Apprenticeship First Period
Fairview | October 26 to December 18, 2026

Welder Apprenticeship Second Period
Fairview | October 26 to December 18, 2026
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✔️ Learn from experienced instructors in a supportive learning environment
✔️ Required tools and equipment are provided for use during training
✔️ Student residence accommodations available from $450/month

Build your skills through hands-on, industry-aligned apprenticeship education.

Apply now. Spaces are limited.

To learn more, apply, or view a full list of apprenticeship programs, visit:
www.northernlakescollege.ca/trades

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day
Today is a reminder that mental health matters.

✔️ Take time to care for yourself
✔️ Check in with a friend, family member, or colleague
✔️ Reach out for support when you need it
✔️ Show kindness to those around you

Small actions can make a big difference. Let's continue to support one another and create a community where everyone feels valued and heard.

10/09/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving 🍂

As families and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we wish you a safe, happy, and enjoyable long weekend.

Please note that Northern Lakes College campuses will be closed on Monday.

To celebrate, we're inviting young artists to take part in our Thanksgiving Colouring Contest.

✔️ Download and colour our Thanksgiving colouring page
✔️ Email your completed artwork to [email protected]
✔️ Please do not include your name on the colouring sheet
✔️ One winner will be randomly selected to receive a Northern Lakes College sweater
✔️ Submit your entry by midnight on Sunday, October 18, 2026

Please note that submitted artwork may be shared on our social media channels. Only the winner will be contacted by email.

To download the colouring page, visit:
www.northernlakescollege.ca/thanksgiving-colouring-contest

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Northern Lakes College! 🧡

10/08/2026

Thank you for the warm welcome, Fairview! 💙 We're proud to be part of the community and excited to continue connecting with students, partners, and residents in the region.

Welcome to Fairview Lakes College

10/07/2026

📍 Whitecourt, we're here! Our team is spending the day connecting with prospective students and sharing what NLC has to offer.

10/07/2026

We're having a great time at Maintrain!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our presentation last night. We enjoyed sharing updates and connecting with attendees.

📍 Maintrain continues today, so be sure to stop by the Northern Lakes College booth to meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about our programs and training opportunities.

10/07/2026

Leading a team comes with challenges. Having the right tools can make all the difference.

Our Leadership: Giving Employees What They Need to Succeed course is designed to help supervisors and team leaders build the skills needed to inspire employees, communicate effectively, and create successful teams.

✔ Discover your leadership style
✔ Learn how to motivate and support employees
✔ Become a champion for positive change
✔ Strengthen team success

October 22-23, 2026 | Live Online | Available Anywhere

Take this course on its own or complete the full Essential Skills for Supervisors Certificate Program.

Register today: https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/program/essential-skills-supervisors/offering/145349

10/06/2026

Excel Essentials is back! After a strong response to our first offering, we're bringing this popular training series back this fall.

Learn practical Excel skills through five live, online sessions led by an instructor. Register for one course or complete all five to earn your Excel Essentials Certificate.

Upcoming Sessions:
✔ Intro to Excel — October 22, 2026
✔ Formulas, Functions & Fill — October 29, 2026
✔ Formatting the Worksheet — November 5, 2026
✔ Charts & Tables — November 19, 2026
✔ Excel Extras — November 26, 2026

Live Online | Available Anywhere

Register now: https://www.northernlakescollege.ca/programs-courses/continuing-education/program/excel-essentials-certificate

10/06/2026

📍NLC is on the road today and tomorrow, visiting high schools in both Hinton and Edson. We can't wait to meet you!

10/05/2026

Montréal, we're here!

The CECT team is proud to be at PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada MainTrain 2026 conference. If you're exploring the trade show, make sure to stop by our booth to meet the team, learn about our training opportunities, and discover how we're supporting industry across Canada.

Swing by and say hi, we'd love to connect.