Aurora College News

Launch Your Career in Northern Aviation: The Observer Communicator Program at Aurora College

If you’ve ever wondered who helps keep the planes flying in and out of northern communities safe, the answer is closer than you might think. Observer Communicators – specialists who…

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TAP into the Trades Awareness Program

For several years, the Canada-wide shortage of skilled tradespeople has been growing, and is sharply felt in the NWT – especially in the smaller communities. According to Employment and Social…

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Driving Success: Heavy Equipment and Driver Training

At the Centre for Mine and Industry Training, students in Heavy Equipment Operator, Class 1 and Class 3 Driver training, and mining programs practice operating big rigs, haul trucks and…

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New Trades Programs to Support the NWT Workforce

Skilled tradespeople are essential for the vibrancy of NWT communities. To help meet the growing need for northern-based tradespeople, Aurora College is adding seven new trades and apprenticeship programs to…

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TAIT Program Leads the Way in Quality Trades Education

Before experiencing it for themselves, many people don’t realize the gem that is Aurora College’s School of Trades, Apprenticeship and Industrial Training (TAIT). The facilities, training equipment, range of programming,…

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STEM Outreach program brings hands-on, fun learning to NWT students

October is Cyber Safety Awareness month, promoting ways Canadians can stay safe online. Aurora College’s STEM Outreach Program is offering a series of interactive classroom activities to help students in…

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Junior Achievement workshops added to recent Trades Awareness Programs

In September, Aurora College’s Trades Awareness Program (TAP) partnered with Junior Achievement Canada (JA) and Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) to offer an expanded Youth Symposium to high school students…

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Truth and Reconciliation at Aurora College

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, Aurora College held a number of events for students, staff and community members in Fort Smith, Yellowknife…

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Aurora College receives $1.4 million toward climate and environmental literacy

August 21, 2025 Aurora College receives $1.4 million toward climate and environmental literacy FORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College has received $1.46 million from the Government of Canada for its…

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Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council shares Framework document for 2025-2028

July 7, 2025 Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council shares Framework document for 2025-2028 FORT SMITH, NT – Aurora College’s Indigenous Knowledge Holders Council (IKHC) has released its first Framework document –…

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