College of the Rockies Golden

College of the Rockies Golden Located in the Rocky Mountains of BC, we offer 60+ programs & hundreds of courses. Join us today! Follow us on Twitter !

Situated at the scenic confluence of the Columbia and Kicking Horse rivers in the Rocky Mountain Trench (a long deep valley between the Rocky and Selkirk mountain ranges in eastern BC), Golden is located at the heart of six mountainous national parks: Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Kootenay, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke. Yoho National Park, the "adopted" park of the community, is just a half-hour drive east of Golden!

🤖 STEAM Instructor Wanted!Do you love working with kids, building cool things, and playing with technology? We’re lookin...
09/04/2026

🤖 STEAM Instructor Wanted!

Do you love working with kids, building cool things, and playing with technology? We’re looking for an enthusiastic STEAM instructor to lead an after-school program featuring LEGO robotics, video game programming, drones and more!

📅 1 afternoon/week, September–December
🕞 3:30–5:00 PM
👧🧒 Ages 8–12
🔧 Hands-on, creative & tech-focused
📆 Potential to continue into the winter

Experience with LEGO robotics, coding, drones or similar activities is definitely an asset, but we’re also interested in someone who is creative, patient, enthusiastic and great with kids.

Interested, or know someone who might be a great fit? Email [email protected] or call us at 250-344-5901.

🏺 Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Mug on Friday evening, September 25!Come spend an evening in the studio getting creati...
09/04/2026

🏺 Pottery Workshop: Make Your Own Mug on Friday evening, September 25!

Come spend an evening in the studio getting creative with clay and make your own classic ceramic mug!

This one-evening workshop is a fun introduction to pottery techniques, with plenty of room to personalize your creation. No experience necessary!

📅 Friday, September 25
🕕 6–8:30 PM
💰 $79 + GST

To register:
Online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/one-night-pottery-mugs/
Phone: 250-344-5901
In-person: M-F, 9-4 at the College (1305 9th St S)

🚑 WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid - September 14-25, 2026Build advanced workplace first aid skills through this comprehens...
09/03/2026

🚑 WorkSafeBC Advanced First Aid - September 14-25, 2026

Build advanced workplace first aid skills through this comprehensive 10-day training program, designed for those requiring Advanced First Aid certification.

📅 Monday-Friday, September 14–25
🕗 8 AM–4 PM
💰 $1,295
📍 Golden

Training includes CPR/AED, airway and breathing emergencies, major bleeding, wound and fracture management, soft tissue injuries, and WorkSafeBC records and reporting.

The course is physically demanding and involves kneeling, lifting/rolling patients and working in various positions.

📚 Course fee includes the book and exam fee. Successful students receive a WorkSafeBC OFA Advanced certificate, valid for three years.

To register:
Online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/advanced-first-aid/
Phone: 250-344-5901
In-person: M-F, 9-4 at the College (1305 9th St S)

🏺 Kids’ After-SchoolPottery Series Starting October 6!Get creative with clay! This 6-week handbuilding pottery series gi...
09/03/2026

🏺 Kids’ After-SchoolPottery Series Starting October 6!

Get creative with clay! This 6-week handbuilding pottery series gives kids ages 8–12 the chance to explore clay, experiment with surface design and learn the basics of glazing — all while having fun and making their own unique creations.

✨ Tuesdays, October 6–November 17 (no class Nov. 10)
🕞 3:30–5 PM
👧🧒 Ages 8–12
💰 $225

To register:
Online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/pottery-for-kids/
Phone: 250-344-5901
In-person: M-F, 9-4 at the College (1305 9th St S)

🏺 Intermediate Pottery Wheel Series Starting September 17!Ready to take your wheel skills to the next level? This 6-sess...
09/02/2026

🏺 Intermediate Pottery Wheel Series Starting September 17!

Ready to take your wheel skills to the next level? This 6-session intermediate series is designed for potters who have some previous wheel experience and want to build confidence, refine their technique, and create more complex pieces.

Across six 3-hour sessions, you’ll continue developing your throwing, shaping and trimming skills with plenty of time to practice and experiment.

📅 Thursdays, September 17 - October 29 (no class Oct. 22)
🕕 6–9 PM
💰 $399 + GST

To register:
Online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/beginner-intermediate-pottery-wheel/
Phone: 250-344-5901
In-person: M-F, 9-4 at the College (1305 9th St S)

🏺 Beginner Pottery Wheel Series Starting on Sept 16!Ready to get your hands on the wheel? Join us for a 6-session beginn...
09/02/2026

🏺 Beginner Pottery Wheel Series Starting on Sept 16!

Ready to get your hands on the wheel? Join us for a 6-session beginner series and learn the basics of creating pottery from start to finish.

Across six 3-hour sessions, you’ll learn throwing, shaping, trimming, and glazing while creating your own pieces along the way (mugs, bowls, plates, oh my!).

📅 Wednesdays, September 16–October 28 (No class October 21)
🕕 6–9 PM
💰 $399 + GST

No previous experience needed! All levels welcome.

To register:
Online: https://cotr.bc.ca/continuing-education/courses/beginner-pottery-wheel/
Phone: 250-344-5901
In-person: M-F, 9-4 at the College (1305 9th St S)

🎉 Love planning events? Turn it into a career!Our Special Event Planning program runs over 12 weeks from September 14–De...
09/01/2026

🎉 Love planning events? Turn it into a career!

Our Special Event Planning program runs over 12 weeks from September 14–December 6 and is 100% online, making it easy to fit around work and life.

Learn practical skills in:
✨ Event conceptualization & strategic planning
✨ Coordination, logistics & volunteer management
✨ Event marketing & sponsorship
✨ Budgeting, risk management & evaluation

With hands-on event simulations throughout the program, you’ll put your learning into practice by planning a mock or real event.

💻 100% online | 12 weeks | ~8 hours/week
💰 Tuition: $1,895
📅 September 14–December 6

👉 To learn more & register, email/call us at [email protected] or 250-344-5901.

Are you passionate about languages and teaching? The College of the Rockies - Golden campus is looking for talented lang...
08/17/2026

Are you passionate about languages and teaching? The College of the Rockies - Golden campus is looking for talented language instructors to join our team to teach in our Continuing Education program!

If you have experience teaching any of the following languages, we’d love to hear from you:

French
Spanish
Japanese
American Sign Language (ASL)

Whether you’re fluent in one of these languages or have experience teaching it to the public, we encourage you to reach out.

To apply or for more details, please send us an email [email protected] or call 250-344-5901.

📣 Calling Red Cross Youth Leaders!The College of the Rockies – Golden Campus is looking for a Red Cross Youth Leader to ...
08/12/2026

📣 Calling Red Cross Youth Leaders!

The College of the Rockies – Golden Campus is looking for a Red Cross Youth Leader to teach our Babysitting and Stay Safe! courses.

If you’re currently certified to teach Red Cross youth courses and would be interested in teaching one or two days per term (typically on a weekend), we’d love to hear from you!

Interested? Please email or call [email protected] / 250-344-5901 for more information or to apply.

📣 We're Hiring at College of the Rockies – Golden Campus!Are you an organized, community-minded professional who enjoys ...
07/29/2026

📣 We're Hiring at College of the Rockies – Golden Campus!

Are you an organized, community-minded professional who enjoys bringing people together through learning? We'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a Program Administrator to help coordinate Continuing Education, Contract Training, and community programming at our Golden Campus. This dynamic role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys juggling a variety of projects, and is passionate about supporting lifelong learning in our community.

✨ What you'll do:
✔ Coordinate courses and workforce training programs
✔ Develop new learning opportunities and community partnerships
✔ Support marketing and program promotion
✔ Work closely with instructors, students, businesses, and community organizations
✔ Help make lifelong learning accessible in Golden

💼 Regular Full-Time
📍 Golden, BC
📅 Application Deadline: August 3, 2026

Learn more and apply here:
https://cotr.prevueaps.ca/jobs/31171

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Address

1305 9th Street South
Golden, BC
V0A1H0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12503445901

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