Vancouver Community College (VCC)

Overview

Vancouver Community College (VCC) is a public community college located in Vancouver, British Columbia. Established in 1965, it is the largest and oldest community college in the province. The institution operates from two main campuses—Broadway and Downtown—as well as an additional campus on Annacis Island. The college serves over 15,000 students annually, including a significant international population from approximately 150 countries.

Offering a broad range of educational options, VCC provides about 78 certificate programs, 28 diploma programs, and 3 bachelor's degree programs across diverse areas such as health sciences, technology, business, and culinary arts. The college emphasizes hands-on training, practical experience, co-op placements, and strong partnerships with local industries. Support services like free tutoring and small class sizes enhance student learning, and a commitment to inclusivity is demonstrated through active support of Indigenous students and the promotion of cultural diversity.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 604-871-7000
• Website: vcc.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/vancouver-community-college

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• higher education
• employment training
• continuing education
• culinary & baking
• esl
• eal
• health sciences
• hospitality
• instructor & teaching training
• music & dance
• transportation trades
• apprenticeship training
• business
• design
• hair
• esthetics & makeup
• human & family services
• languages & writing
• sign language studies
• technology
• university transfer
• indigenous learners
• career training
• job readiness
• industry-focused programs
• hands-on learning
• industry partnerships
• post-secondary education
• community college
• career development
• industry-relevant skills
• credit transfer
• technology training
• vocational training
• industry-specific training
• design programs
• vocational education
• industry certifications
• auto shop training
• community college vancouver
• adult education
• degree programs
• practical skills
• industry certification programs
• small class sizes
• apprenticeships
• diploma programs
• apprenticeship in trades
• affordable education
• community partnerships
• labor market alignment
• industry-aligned education
• applied learning
• culinary labs
• student support services
• education
• health sciences education
• disability services
• technical trades
• industry skills
• culinary arts training
• technical education
• international students
• industry relevance
• certificate programs
• industry standards
• industry skills development bc
• vocational college bc
• student services
• accessibility in education
• community-based education
• industry training
• industry collaborations
• industry-driven curriculum
• apprenticeship pathways
• trade education
• tutoring services
• technical training
• apprenticeship programs
• skills training
• student support
• community engagement
• practical training
• campus facilities
• industry connections
• industry skills development
• industry-connected learning
• career guidance
• credit transfer agreements
• salon and spa training
• practical trade training
• government
• services
• junior colleges
• education management
• leisure, travel & tourism
• professional training & coaching

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Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches