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GPRC Alumni Developed Software Appetite At GPRC
Posted August 17, 2020
Colby Garland first became interested in computer technology by tweaking gaming software on his parents’ computer. Thanks to his GPRC experience, he’s turned that childhood pastime into a successful career he loves. A lifelong Grande Prairie resident, Garland completed his Computer Science and Technology Diploma in 201... Read Article »
GPRC Celebrates 2020 Virtual Convocation
Posted June 26, 2020
GRANDE PRAIRIE/FAIRVIEW – Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) is set to honour the achievements of its students from both the Grande Prairie and Fairview campuses with a virtual Convocation celebration on Friday, June 26, 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately resulted in the cancellation of both&nb... Read Article »
GPRC celebrates first student to be awarded the Colleges and Institutes Canada Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program
Posted May 25, 2020
During the 2019-20 academic year, GPRC celebrated many student accomplishments including first year Psychology student, Mya Toerper as the 2019 Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary Program recipient. Toerper is the first GPRC student to be awarded this prestigious bursary of $2,500 per semes... Read Article »
GPRC alumni adapt parkour business during COVID-19
Posted May 12, 2020
Chad McDonald and Zach Wiebe teach parkour students to be agile and nimble. The GPRC alumni have applied those same teachings to running their business during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The owners of APE Parkour – Alternative Physical Education Inc. – plan to open their new training centre in Whispering Ridge this fall,... Read Article »
GPRC Alumna Rocks Instructor Role
Posted May 1, 2020
Ashley Clayton became a teacher by a stroke of chance. Now it’s her passion. The GPRC alumna returned to her alma mater in September as a conservatory instructor to teach guitar, bass and theory after eight years working at a local store, Music Centre Canada. It was at the downtown Grande Prairie music store that Clayto... Read Article »