Collaborative Institutions
REGIONAL COLLEGES
North West College continues to broker the majority of its programs through _____________________. The program with the most significant joint planning is Psychiatric Nursing.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic
The college will continue to strengthen Employee Engagement using the results of the annual Engagement ___________ to implement continuous improvement strategies.
Survey
This reserve is set up to meet the Capital needs of the College. Priority areas identified include investments in facilities, furnishings, vehicles, information technology and equipment.
Capital Fund
Saskatchewan Labour Market
The _____________________ Colleges partnership is mutually beneficial in which four (4) Colleges collaborate on all activities related to international student recruitment. Through this partnership, Colleges can compete for International Students in global market.
SaskColleges
Saskatchewan Hospital
Staff _________________ & ________________ is a priority at North West College. The College continues to promote and encourage employees to access Professional development funding for opportunities that interest them and will help them to grow in their current roles or work towards achieving future goals.
Education & Training
This reserve consists of funds accumulated through donations and the SIOS program. Externally restricted, changes in the fund balance are dependent upon the success of fundraising campaigns and subsequent awarding of scholarships.
Scholarship Fund
North West College is leveraging __________________ student recruitment to address gaps in the regional labour market. These students are enhancing access for First nations and regional domestic students and workers. The addition of these students provide an opportunity for multiple intakes of in-demand programs, which would not been viable otherwisse.
International
A 2022/23 Memorandum or Understanding was signed with the University of __________ to enhance collaboration between the two institutions. the BSW program exceeded a modest 30-student enrolment target by achieving an enrolment of 55 students.
Regina
This annual trade show held at the Field House is utilized to promote trades education to over 1500 high school students in the north west region of the province. This collaborative event serves as a springboard for high school students to enter fields, providing exposure to a range of future professions.
Try-A-Trade
North West college has an _______________in place. The College recognizes the need to assist employees with various challenges and provide supports in the workplace. Mental Health awareness and resilience will continue to be a focus for the College
Employee Assistance Program
LifeWorks
This fund exists to address future Maintenance and improve needs of Meadow Lake's student housing.
Residence Fund Reserve
Acknowledging and validating existing ____________and _____________ is essential to maximizing the potential of Saskatchewan's workforce. North West College utilizes mechanisms such as prior learning assessments & recognition, credit transfers and competency-based evaluations to ensure that students with diverse backgrounds have opportunities to pursue further education and achieve career advancement.
Skills and Experiences
Students are now able to complete the entire University of ____________ Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the Battlefords. This is a significant opportunity that expands North West College's position as a hub for healthcare education in the northwest region of the province.
Saskatchewan
This is a collaborative partnership between all regional colleges and the Gabriel Dumont Institute to create a standardized platform for numerous systems. The first phase of the project will replace the College's financial system and provide a human resource system as well. First phase will be implemented in 2025.
Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)
The College continues to build a ______________that is representative of the communities in the region.
workforce
To ensure the College retains the flexibility to respond to unforeseen issues, we strive to maintain a __________________________ within 3% of the operating budget.
Unrestricted Operating Reserve
North West College is also dedicating resources to enhance and expand the education of urgently needed ___________ workforce to support the many capital projects currently undertaken by the province. With a focus on job readiness, especially in programs like hairstyling, welding, and carpentry, students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge vital for success in their chosen fields
skilled trades
A strong relationship with this Institute has resulted in support for the hiring of summer students as well as a significant number of sponsored students in North West College programs. A lease agreement for office space at the Battlefords campus has been implemented.
Gabriel Dumont Institute
Provide students with a blend of theory-based education and hands-on practical experiences. These career-focused training options are flexible and highly specialized, allowing students to gain targeted knowledge efficiently. The concise nature of these courses enables students to capitalize on focused bursts of learning before transitioning into the workforce
Micro-credentials
The College's ________________ plan focuses on supporting sustainability, maintaining infrastructure and managing data security and risk to contribute to the strategic directions of a High-Performance Organization. The College relies on adequate investments in technology to ensure the College remains sustainable.
Information Technology Plan
The College continually monitors the performance of programs, services, and our financial circumstances; making necessary changes where needed to mitigate impacts on staff and students.
Deficit Management.
__________________provides students with the academic foundation necessary to succeed in further educational pursuits, while Essential Skills in the Workplace (ESWP) programming allows adults to develop the skills to successfully achieve meaningful employment or explore careers
Adult Basic Education (ABE)