Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution in Vancouver, British Columbia, focused on innovative, experiential learning.
Vancouver Community College (VCC) is located in the heart of the city of Vancouver. Its vision is to be the first choice for innovative, experiential learning for life. VCC has over 15,000 students, 1,200 employees and an annual budget of $175 million, and is a key player in the post-secondary landscape in B.C. Its values include student success, excellence, reconciliation and diversity, and stewardship.
VCC has been a leader in innovative, experiential post-secondary learning in British Columbia for over 60 years. It has been at the forefront of post-secondary education in B.C. since the very beginning.
VCC offers programs in areas including Baking and Culinary, Business, Design, Health Sciences, Hospitality, and Technology and Electrical Trades. Program options also include Academic Upgrading, Apprenticeship Training, and Dual Credit. VCC states that 97% of its students are satisfied with its programs. Its Strategic Innovation Plan for 2022-26 lists five priorities: Academic Innovation, Campuses of the Future, Empowered People and Inclusive Culture, Engaged Communities, and Operational Excellence.
VCC operates two urban campuses, Broadway at 1155 East Broadway and Downtown at 250 West Pender St., in Downtown and East Vancouver. On-campus facilities include gourmet restaurants, an auto shop, and a salon and spa, which let students hone their skills. The campus plan's catalyst project is the Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation. The McGregor Child Care Centre is also listed among facilities.
Most VCC programs fill seats in order of application date, and some programs have competitive admission. Priority registration and reserved seating are offered to Indigenous applicants. Late applications are accepted by paper submission, and apprentice training is accessed via EducationPlanner BC.