Great Plains College Awards More Than $144,000 in Scholarships

Great Plains College is proud to announce the distribution of $144,750 in Entrance Scholarships and Awards to 133 students across its six locations.   “Each of this year’s award recipients has worked hard to earn this recognition and and we’re proud to reward that effort through our  scholarship program that will help ease the cost of… Continue reading Great Plains College Awards More Than $144,000 in Scholarships

Great Plains College Partners With Fresh Start to Offer Face-To-Face Counselling 

Great Plains College and Fresh Start have entered an agreement to provide face-to-face counselling services for students at its  college locations. In-person counselling services will be piloted from November 2021 to February 2022 with the possibility of  extension.  “The service is being implemented as part of the overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Keleah… Continue reading Great Plains College Partners With Fresh Start to Offer Face-To-Face Counselling 

Great Plains College Embraces Step 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan 

SWIFT CURRENT,SK – As the province rolls out Step 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, Great Plains College is set  to lift most COVID-19 restrictions in tandem with Public Health recommendations.   “We’ve updated our Re-Open plan to reflect the new Public Health requirements” says director of human resources  Noreen Volk. “Our goal is to maximize… Continue reading Great Plains College Embraces Step 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan 

Great Plains College Plans To Continue Face-to-Face Learning This Fall

SWIFT CURRENT, SK – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan post-secondary sector has worked together to safeguard its students and staff. Great Plains College has developed and implemented plans to continue their programming while supporting the health and safety of their campus communities. “As we look to our 2021-22 academic year, we continue to plan… Continue reading Great Plains College Plans To Continue Face-to-Face Learning This Fall

Truth and Reconciliation Committee set to host ‘Speaker Series’

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The Truth and Reconciliation Committee, in partnership with Southwest Multicultural Association, will  be hosting its fourth annual recognition event with a “Truth and Reconciliation: Speaker Series” in  March 2021. Three events will offer separate presentations that will focus on the meaning and  definition of reconciliation, the next steps that will help to create a better… Continue reading Truth and Reconciliation Committee set to host ‘Speaker Series’

Fourth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship Awarded  

 The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA), Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development  Network (SIEDN) and Great Plains College were proud to award the fourth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship (SIEDS) to Chelsie Dawn at a virtual presentation ceremony on January 22.   The SIEDS scholarship was created in 2018 to recognize leaders in the Indigenous community by… Continue reading Fourth SREDA Indigenous Economic Development Scholarship Awarded  

Great Plains College and Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation partnering to ‘Chase the Ace’

The Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation and Great Plains College are excited to announce a joint fundraiser. Tickets for “Chase the Ace in Support of Health and Education” will be available beginning January 13th, 2021. The two organizations were looking for an opportunity to partner and raise additional funds to benefit health care and… Continue reading Great Plains College and Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation partnering to ‘Chase the Ace’

Great Plains College: Take Our Welding Program Today!

Welding This Welding program provides knowledge and skill development in operating welding equipment and performing basic welding operations using current welding practices. Full-time/Part-time Full-time Length 8 months Location Swift Current Intake Dates September to May. Approximate Tuition $6,391 Credential Certificate Credit Granting Institute Saskatchewan Polytechnic Find more information here… For the latest information and for… Continue reading Great Plains College: Take Our Welding Program Today!

Great Plains College receives funding to provide technology supports for students

Great Plains College has received $74,200 in one-time federal funding that will benefit nearly 150 students and their families with the provision of laptops to support their educational goals. Student assistance will be made available to eligible adult basic education and post-secondary students who have existing technological barriers to learning. In partnership with the United… Continue reading Great Plains College receives funding to provide technology supports for students