Coast Mountain College

09/01/2026

Summer was fun, but our campuses just aren’t the same without you...

That’s about to change, because we’re getting ready to welcome our students back to campus for the start of a new academic year!

Join us for New Student Orientation on Friday, September 4 at our Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Smithers campuses. It’s a chance to learn more about your new community, go on a tour, and have a delicious meal with your fellow new students.

We can’t wait to see you back on campus and start the year with you!

08/31/2026

As the CMTN team across all our campuses slowly comes down from the Galts’ap Day high (Galts'ap meaning “community” in Sm’algyax) from last August 26, we want to give a huge shoutout to Kelli Clifton for bringing our Galts’ap Day theme to life!

Kelli’s design made its way onto our shirts and cookies, adding a special touch to our gathering and helping bring the spirit of community to life in more ways than one. Thank you, for helping make our Galts’ap Day even more memorable!

08/28/2026

Galts’ap means “community” in Sm’algyax, and that’s exactly what Galts'ap Day was all about!

Every year, Galts’ap Day brings our CMTN team together to connect, learn, and have a little fun outside our usual workspaces. And on August 26, we spent the day at the North Pacific Cannery in Port Edward to explore the historic site, share stories, and learn more about the place and communities around us.

Our senior leadership team joined in too: Laurie Waye, President and CEO; Michael Doyle, Vice-President of Corporate Services; and T**i Kunkel, Vice-President of Academic, Students, and International, all sporting their Galts’ap Day shirts and getting into the spirit of the day.

A special thank you to Elders Murray Smith and Louisa Smith, who shared their stories and experiences of growing up around the cannery. Their stories added so much meaning to our day and helped us connect more deeply with the place we were learning in.

And a big shoutout to our Galts’ap Day events committee for putting together a day that was thoughtful, engaging, and a whole lot of fun!

08/20/2026

Come join us this Friday (August 21) for a fun evening of pizza, games, college info and swimming! If you’re a high school student in Prince Rupert and curious about what’s next after graduation (or have absolutely no idea yet), hang out with us and ask questions about our programs and available supports. See you there!

This Friday, August 21st, we’re bringing together 𝐩𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚, 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐧 for a special Fun Friday!

We’re teaming up with Coast Mountain College for an evening that starts with getting your brain working… and ends with getting in the pool!

📍 𝟔 𝐏𝐌 – 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲
Coast Mountain College will be joining us with pizza and some fun, fast-paced board games. High school students will also have a chance to ask questions about programs and opportunities they can explore at the college while they’re still in high school. Whether you know exactly what you want to do or have absolutely no idea yet, come ask away!

🏊 𝟕 𝐏𝐌 – 𝐏𝐨𝐨𝐥
Once the games are done, it’s time to trade the game board for the pool and take the plunge!

And there’s an extra reason to join us: this is our last Fun Friday swim before the pool closes for annual maintenance on August 24th. So if you’ve been meaning to come out, this is your sign!

𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟑–𝟏𝟖!

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 | 𝟔–𝟖:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌

Come for the pizza. Stay for the games. Finish with a splash.

08/18/2026

Take the next step toward becoming a Red Seal carpenter without leaving your community.

Carpentry Apprenticeship Level 1 is coming to the Smithers campus this fall, giving you the opportunity to gain foundational apprenticeship training close to home. Program runs November 2 to December 18, 2026.

Ready to get started? Contact [email protected] or call 1.877.277.2288 to learn more and apply.

Learn the skills needed to work as a carpenter in residential, commercial, industrial or heavy construction fields with CMTN's Carpentry Apprenticeship.

08/14/2026

A new season means new opportunities to build skills.

This September, get better with workplace technology, build a stronger workplace, or add practical safety training and certification to your toolkit with CMTN's short courses.

Build your digital skills with:
• MS Office Certificate (Terrace campus) - Fridays of Sept. 11 to Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Excel Essentials (Terrace campus) - Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Excel Expert (Terrace campus) - Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Outlook Essentials (Terrace campus) - Sept .25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Build better workplaces with:
• Diversity and Inclusion (online) - Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Unconscious Bias (online) - Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Trauma Informed Practice (online) - Sept. 19-20, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Workplace Diversity (online) - Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Build your health and safety skills with:
• Red Cross Standard First Aid & CPR (Terrace campus) - Sept. 12-13, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Marine Basic First Aid & CPR (Terrace campus) - Sept. 19-20, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Transportation Endorsement (Terrace campus) - Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• S-100/S-185 (Smithers campus) - Sept. 17-18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Specialized Chainsaw Safety (Smithers campus) - Sept. 24-25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Courses and schedules may change without prior notice.

Explore CMTN's continuing studies courses and find one that fits your goals. Email [email protected], call 1.877.277.2288, or visit your local campus registration office to apply.

08/13/2026

Did you know that choking is a leading cause of injury among infants and children under the age of five?

Whether you work with children, have a child, or simply want to be prepared when caring for children, CMTN's Red Cross Emergency Childcare First Aid & CPR course helps you build the confidence and practical skills to respond emergencies with little ones. It covers injury prevention, airway and breathing emergencies, and CPR for children and babies. Certification is valid for three years.

Course runs on August 19 (Wednesday), 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Terrace campus.

Apply today: Email [email protected], call 1.877.277.2288, or visit your local campus registration office.

Basic one-day course designed to introduce caregivers to injury prevention skills and knowledge. Course covers lifesaving first aid skills, including choking, airway and breathing emergencies, prevention of disease transmission, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR and AED) for children and babies...

08/13/2026

The deadline to submit Orange Shirt Day shirt designs is coming up!

You have until August 31 (Monday) to submit your Orange Shirt Day tee, which will be featured on CMTN Orange Shirts for three years (Fall 2027 to Fall 2029). The selected artist will also receive $1,500 as honorarium.

Remember that the design must reflect Indigenous culture, be created by an Indigenous artist, and include the phrase, "Every Child Matters." Please include a title and artist statement with your submission to [email protected].

We look forward to seeing your art!

Calling Indigenous artists!

Coast Mountain College is seeking a new design for our Orange Shirt Day tee. The selected artist will receive a $1,500 honorarium, and their design will be featured on CMTN Orange Shirts for three years (Fall 2027 - Fall 2029).

Designs must:
• Reflect Indigenous culture and be created by an Indigenous artist
• Include the phrase "Every Child Matters"
• Be submitted with a title and artist statement by August 31, 2026

Submit your design to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing your creativity and the stories your artwork will share!

08/12/2026

Your next career opportunity might be at CMTN.

We're hiring! Join our team helping students learn and grow. From faculty and student support to administration and other professional roles, new opportunities are posted throughout the year.

Explore our current openings and find a role that fits your experience and goals: bit.ly/CMTNJobPostings

Coast Mountain College believes in creating adventurous and transformative pathways for our students. We explore creative and innovative ways for our students to engage in learning and prepare for their futures. We celebrate diversity and seek to promote global competencies in our students, staff, a...

08/10/2026

The fall intake is upon us! Are you ready to start your journey at CMTN?
If you still need to apply or register for classes, we're here to help. Our Registration team can answer your questions about programs, course selection, schedules, financial aid, and more.

Visit us at our campuses Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and we'll help you get ready for the semester:

• Prince Rupert: 353 5th Street
• Terrace: 5331 McConnell Avenue
• Smithers: 3966 2nd Avenue

Can't make it to campus? Reach us at [email protected] or 1.877.277.2288.

Let's get you ready for a great start at CMTN!