NIC FEST Underway In Campbell River Today

NIC FEST is underway in Campbell River today as North Island College hosts a series of open houses and career fairs at its campus across the region this month.

NIC FEST aims to support anyone thinking about trying a new career pathway in an ever-changing job market or exploring what they want to do for their career when they first enter the workforce.

It is intended to appeal to people looking to upgrade skills, anyone new to the region who wants to find out about NIC and former NIC students who attended years ago and wish to see what’s new.

NIC has held open house events for the community before, but they were put on hold in recent years as a COVID-19 precaution.

Similar events in the past have focused on secondary students wondering what they want to do once they finish school.

This time, NIC FEST will be more localized, with events set for Campbell River, the Comox Valley and Port Alberni campuses on different days, highlighting education and career paths available in each region.

The events will give an opportunity to explore the campus, take self-guided and guided tours, or visit classrooms, labs, and studios.

There will also be time to meet faculty members, have career conversations with employers, learn about student services and supports.

There’s also $1000 in free tuition up for grabs.

NIC has events planned at the Comox Valley Campus next Wednesday, March 22nd, and then in Port Alberni on Wednesday, March 29th.

For more information, including more detailed event listings, follow NIC on Instagram or Facebook, or visit North Island College.