Thank you for taking the time to gain an insight into Nicola Valley Institute of Technology - British Columbia’s Aboriginal public post-secondary institute.

NVIT continues to experience remarkable growth in both programming and student population; this year will be no different. We have increased our programming in health with our ‘first ever’ delivery of Access to Practical Nursing scheduled to start March 2010. This builds on the Home Support/Resident Care Attendant program we started a few years ago. Other new programs introduced recently include Chemical Addictions Worker, Essential Skills, and Bridging to Trades.

With more programming to serve the varied career and educational needs of our students, we’ve seen significant enrollment increases at our campuses in Merritt and Vancouver and off-campus through our program deliveries in more than 20 communities across British Columbia each year. In 2008-09 NVIT’s student body reflected 60% (122) of BC’s First Nations communities, as well as First Nations communities in seven other provinces and territories.

In 2010 we will open a new daycare and lecture theatre building in Merritt that will provide childcare for 28 children, and a gathering space accommodating 126 people for campus events. We will soon start to plan for a permanent campus in Vancouver to support its rapid growth.

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology was named one of BC's top employers for 2010. The sixth annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers recognizes BC "employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work" and their ability to attract and retain quality employees. Our faculty, staff, administrators and board are committed to providing quality Aboriginal education and support services appropriate to student success and community development.

Please feel free to request a tour of one of our campuses or contact one of our Academic Planners to help you get started at BC’s Aboriginal public post-secondary institute.

I look forward to seeing you!

Casey Sheridan

President