VCC Now Offers Program on Kitchen and Bath Design

Vancouver Community College Offers Kitchen and Bath Design Diploma

First program of its kind in British Columbia

Students learn design theory, construction basics, sustainable practices, new and emerging products and systems, and the business of kitchen and bath.
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Vancouver Community College has a unique program for students that are looking to learn how to professionally design kitchens.
Their Kitchen and Bath Design Diploma program is the first of its kind in the province and can be studied part-time over 11-months.

“Specialty design of kitchens and bathrooms is a popular career choice as new home construction and home renovations continue to rise,” said Bernie Lyon, program coordinator, Vancouver Community College Continuing Studies.

The program is also the only program in British Columbia to receive support status from the National Kitchen and Bath Association of North America. This means all students in the program have a NKBA student membership and access to continent-wide competitions and scholarships.
There are up to 20 seats open for the September 2012 intake. Potential students must have Vancouver Community College’s interior design certificate, or have equivalent education from another accredited institution.
Students learn design theory, construction basics, sustainable practices, new and emerging products and systems, and the business of kitchen and bath. The program is made up of nine 36 hour courses (324 hours) within the Kitchen and Bath Certificate, as well as a 160 hour practicum.
Schools mentioned: Vancouver Community College

VCC youth centre gets big financial boost

Sights and sounds at VCC’s Broadway Youth Resource Centre are just like your average high school. There’s colourful artwork on the walls, class schedules posted and teenagers chit-chatting.

But what’s special about the centre is that it’s really not like a high school at all. The 35-or-so students who go to the off-campus facility every day receive self-paced, one-on-one instruction. Acknowledging that everyone’s situation is unique, the centre offers grade 10 and 11 courses to learners who need individualized help; an approach you just can’t find in your average high school.
Here’s the challenge: the centre relies on funding from VCC, charitable organizations, and the private sector to deliver its programs.
“Your contributions mean having hot tea and toast in the morning for our students, new technology, field trips and class materials we couldn’t operate without,” said Garth Manning, instructor, during a recognition event for Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life, and Variety - The Children’s Charity. Combined, these organizations donated roughly $23,500 to the centre.
VCC’s adult basic education intermediate program for youth  prepares students aged 15 to 18 for entry into the high school system, a career program or employment.
Variety – The Children’s Charity has supported the ABE youth program since 2002, having donated close to $85,000. Since 2009, through their national corporate citizenship program, Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life have committed $80,000 to support VCC initiatives.
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