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Convocation Ceremony at GPRC
GPRC honoured the achievements of its latest graduates of the Grande Prairie campus on May 5 in a packed gymnasium. The total graduating class in attendance was approximately 200 for the 2017-2018 Academic Year.
This year’s Paul J. Evaskevich Valedictorian Award was given to Alexis Nellis, graduate of the two-year Business Administration diploma program with a specialization in Accounting.
The Beth Sheehan Salutatorian Award was presented to Jenise Aylward, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing collaborative degree program.
GPRC is proud of all its students, and extends a sincere congratulations to the Class of 2018.
Read more about convocation here.
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2018 GPRC College Classic
On June 1, supporters of GPRC came out to enjoy a beautiful day out on the course at the 31st Annual College Classic. A special thank you to our donors, sponsors, volunteers and supporters who made the day so memorable. Your generous and continued support of GPRC is vital.
View some of the 2018 College Classic photos here!
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Motion Canada Invests $100,000 in GPRC Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Program
In April, Motion Canada made an investment in the future of GPRC Industrial Mechanic students with a $100,000 donation to the program. The money will be used to update hardware and software for vibrational analysis equipment, increase hydraulic trainer units and add an additional milling machine to the millwright shop in Grande Prairie, now called the Motion Canada Millwright Shop. Read more here.
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GPRC Thanks ELCC Educators for Their Commitment and Dedication
GPRC’s 3rd Annual Early Childhood Education Awards took place on the evening of May 10, in the Collins Recital Hall. Five awards were presented, and all nominations came from members of the community honouring the region’s hardworking early childhood educators. Congratulations to the award winners. Read more here.
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Dual Credit Program: Another Pathway to Success
Josh Engel was granted the opportunity to make progress towards his goal of becoming a shop teacher through GPRC’s Dual Credit Program. The best part? He was still in high school! Recently Josh completed the 15-week Harley-Davidson® Technician Program in Fairview and gained valuable college experience in a field he’s eager to be a part of.
Read the full story here.
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GPRC Business Case Team: Crackin’ Cases
Every spring the top business and commerce students in the province gather to solve a case regarding a specific company and its potential problems with the focus being on accounting, marketing, business strategy, and finance areas of the company.
Check out their competition details here.
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Tina Fabian: Inspiring Children to Read
GPRC Office Administration graduate Tina Fabian is the inspiration for the main character in Robert Munsch’s story Smelly Socks. Fabian came to GPRC this spring to read the story to GPRC’s Demonstration Daycare children, sharing her love for the book, the community she was raised in and her culture to the kids. Read Tina’s unique story here.
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Harley-Davidson® Raffle Winner
On June 15 at GPRC Fairview, the winning ticket was drawn for the 30th Annual Harley-Davidson® Raffle. Paul Sowinski of Grande Prairie was the grand prize winner of Harley-Davidson® FLHC Softail® in Vivid Black with GPRC Ready to Ride Safety Lesson.
Congratulations to second prize winner Dave Kramer of Fairview, AB who took home a $700 Harley-Davidson® Gift Credit. Congratulations Jamey Sutherland of Barrhead, AB who won the third prize draw of a $300 Harley-Davidson® Gift Credit.
The College thanks everyone who purchased a ticket for this sold-out fundraiser. Proceeds from this raffle go to supporting technology, education and training at GPRC Fairview. Your support is vital.
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Ashley Richards: A Healing Education
Enrolling in GPRC’s Bachelor of Social Work program helped alumna Ashley Richards heal from a difficult past while giving her the skills she needed to succeed in her career helping others.
Check out where Ashley’s bright future is taking her now, here.
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Alumni Benefits
Did you know that being an alumnus of GPRC has lasting benefits? We have different programs for our alumni to take part in as well as many services, both on and off campus, that offer our members premium rates. Take a look and start saving today!
GPRC Career Centre
Considering your career options? Are you looking to hire new employees? Check our GPRC Career Centre for Students and Alumni.
Check out the career opportunities or post a job.
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Community-Based Learning Circle is Coming to West Yellowhead
Info Sessions for the new Community-based Learning Circle model were held in Edson and Hinton on June 12 and in Jasper and Grande Cache on June 13. Registration opens in the fall!
Visit gprc.me/socialwork for the most up-to-date information.
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Register Now for GPRC Summer Camps!
Is your child a music lover? Is your child into Minecraft™, Lego® or wizardry? Does your child prefer to play sports and burn off his/her energy? GPRC offers Summer Camps of all kinds for children ages 7 to 14. Registration is now open for affordable full-day activities and care for your kids.
For a full list of available camps and to register, visit gprc.me/summercamps.
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We’d love to see you on campus!
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Moto Insurance
Have a car and a motorbike? If both are insured with affinity program partner TD Insurance, you may be eligible for the Ride and Drive Discount.
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