🏫 Program Provider: Selkirk College
Program Details
Program Name: SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness)
📍 Locations:
- Silver King Campus
- Castlegar Campus
- Grand Forks Campus
- Trail Campus
📅 Program Length:
- Varies. Learn more here.
💵 Cost:
- Tuition varies for domestic and international students. More details on fees.
📜 Credential:
- Certification is available for many programs upon completion.
Program Description
The SOAR (Steps to Opportunities, Academics & Readiness) program at Selkirk College combines hands-on, experiential education with foundational academic and life skills to prepare students for success in diverse workplace, volunteer, and community settings.
Program Highlights:
- Blended Learning: Combines academic, practical, and life skills to foster lifelong learning.
- Personal Growth: Equips students with skills to succeed in their chosen paths.
- Flexible Pathways: Offers opportunities to prepare for a variety of roles in the workplace and community.
Admission Requirements
- Participate in an intake interview with the program instructor.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and participate in a group setting.
- No behavioral or emotional issues that could interfere with safety or learning.
- Commitment to learning and self-improvement.
- Medical condition affecting cognitive ability.
Contact Information
Alison Roy
SOAR Program Coordinator/Instructor
- 📞 Phone: 250.352.6601 x13219
- 📧 Email: Contact via email
Kate Nott
Chair, School of Academic Upgrading and Development
- 📞 Phone: 250.365.7292 x13276
- 📞 Direct: 250.354.3276
- 📧 Email: Contact via email
Allison Alder
Dean, School of Academic Upgrading & Development, School of University Arts & Sciences, Mir Centre for Peace
- 📞 Phone: 1.888.953.1133 x21331
- 📞 Direct: 250.365.1331
- 📧 Email: Contact via email
🔗 Learn More: Program Website
