Portage College is a public board-governed college operating under the Alberta Post-secondary Learning Act. The College has been serving the region for 50 years and is proud to be the first choice for learners in northeast Alberta. Portage boasts seven campus locations, which are strategically located throughout the region.

The history of Portage College, beginning in 1968 when Alberta NewStart was established.

Canada

Lac la Biche, Canada

Diploma

Portage College (all campuses)

Learn the art and delivery of an exceptional culinary experience. The Portage College Culinary Arts Diploma provides you with all the specialized knowledge and professional skills needed for the ever-changing and equally exciting foodservice industry. Your instructors are certified Red Seal Chefs who are passionate about food. They are just as eager to teach you the fundamentals of regional and international foods as well as how to work in a fully functional commercial kitchen adhering to the strict standards of preparing, handling, and serving food. Courses include culinary management, nutrition, and an introduction to food processing - all in the professional commercial kitchens in the Hospitality Training Centre. A three-week practicum will provide additional experience as well as opportunities to network and make important contacts within the industry. Students are responsible for finding their own practicum placement. Plus, all our students receive National Food Safety Training, WHMIS training, and first aid training. After the first year, students have the option to write first and second-period apprenticeship in cook exams. Students graduating from the program will be able to write the third-period apprenticeship in cook exams.

On-Campus

Culinary Arts Diploma

You can continue to work and still get your education with our live classes - two nights a week from 6:30 - 9:00 P.M. Our highly qualified instructors care about your success. Let us be your guide to a rewarding career! Building on the foundations of the Educational Assistant Certificate, learning in this program will explore the historical and philosophical influences on current best practices in school-age educational programming, examine the sociology of the Canadian family, develop specialized practice in supporting programming for children with exceptionalities and developmental disabilities, expand understanding and strategies in the areas of mathematics and language learning, and strengthen insights and approaches for working effectively as a contributing team member in planning and supporting school-age learning. This program offers a combination of theoretical instruction along with practical experience in an educational setting.

Educational Assistant Diploma

Certificate

Land a great career in the great outdoors. Are you interested in the environmental challenges facing society today? Are you worried about the loss of natural habitats? Are you interested in post-secondary education that spends less time in the classroom and more time in the field? If you think the outdoors are truly great and you have an interest in making sure they stay that way, then the Natural Resources Technology program may be the one for you.

Portage College (all campuses)

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