A partnership between the College of the Rockies and Columbia Basin Trust has provided major upgrades to learning spaces, technology and hands-on training opportunities for East Kootenay students.
Through the Rockies-Trust Initiative, Columbia Basin Trust has committed $2 million over two years to support projects that enhance student experience and expand access to education across the region.
“Columbia Basin Trust’s investment is helping us reimagine what learning looks like for our students,” said Michael Crowe, President, College of the Rockies.
“Together, we are creating more inclusive, flexible, and modern environments that support student success and strengthen our communities.”
At the Cranbrook campus, newly renovated spaces replace outdated locker banks with bright, comfortable study areas.
These spaces are designed to support both independent study and small group collaboration.
Classrooms across multiple campuses have been upgraded to provide more flexibility for students balancing school, work, and personal commitments.
Improvements include:
- Flexible furniture that allows for collaborative and adaptable learning environments.
- Advanced technology to support Hyflex course delivery, enabling students to participate in person or online in real time.
- Dedicated Learning Hub spaces that support online learners and dual credit students.
Students in the Fire Training certificate program are now learning in an upgraded training environment at the Gold Creek campus, which includes specialized equipment and training props designed to simulate real-world firefighting conditions.
Work is also underway on the modernization and major upgrade to the College’s dental assisting lab, which will provide students with access to current industry-standard equipment while continuing to serve more than 200 community patients annually.
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