Discovery Community College is a British Columbia career training college with campuses across Vancouver Island and the lower mainland.
Discovery Community College is dedicated to providing career training in a way that is convenient, supportive and affordable. For over 35 years, the college has helped thousands of people gain the training and credentials needed to succeed personally and professionally. The college is regulated by the Ministry of Advanced Education.
The college has been active within the community since 1996, building employer relationships. It has been operating for over 35 years.
Programs range from 14-week certificates to 93-week diploma programs. Training is career-focused, with learners spending their time on relevant skills used on the job. Scheduling options include full-time, part-time, evening and weekend classes, as well as virtual classroom training. International learners can complete a 52-week cooperative work experience placement upon completion of the program.
The college has six campuses on Vancouver Island and the lower mainland, located in Campbell River, Courtenay, Nanaimo, Maple Ridge, Prince George and Surrey. The Nanaimo campus is at 495 Dunsmuir St., Nanaimo, BC V9R 6B9. Students attending on-site campuses throughout British Columbia receive practical experience that employers look for. The college has a reputation for producing fully skilled, ready-to-work graduates who are sought after by local employers.
Admission is available through a general application.