Norquest College

• Alberta Vocational College now renowned as NorQuest College was formally founded in 1965 by the Government of Alberta with the fundamental aim of supporting unskilled and under employed citizens of Alberta with the advantage to develop skills required in an industrial workforce. In 1965, AVC approved of 4 academic upgrading class-rooms, an area housing 60 business education scholars, a shop for welding and equipment maintenance, a beauty culture lab and a barber shop. There were extra programs provided at individual area in Edmonton. Alongside government strategy to construct a central downtown venue for the college in 1970, these programs would all be offered below the same roof by 1971 and total student admission would rise from 550 in 1966 to 2,300 in 1972. Fresh programs were evolved and existing programs increased and improved to accommodate the educational required of higher number of students.
• NorQuest college comprises of one campus in Edmonton downtown, and 3 provincial campuses -one in each of Drayton Valley, Whitecourt and Wetaskiwin. It also has 2 disciplinary institute campuses in the Edmonton region: high school credit courses and non credit personal development curriculums are arranged to inmates at the Edmonton Remand Centre and the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre; and employment training courses are provided at the Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre. Ariund 150 scholars are pursuing these courses at same moment.
• The College provides certificates and diplomas besides preparatory programs. Courses are offered full-time, part-time, online, and via a hybrid of in person and online education. The College offers one of the biggest and remarkably rated practical nursing programs in the country. Further to health, human services and business career courses, The College offers adult literacy, English as a 2nd Language (ESL), intercultural education, Aboriginal education, academic upgrading, and learner supports for students with impairment.
• The College encourages lifelong learning and the achievement of career goals by proving accessible and relevant studies.

Nor Quest College awards

• Honorary Diploma
• Jaye Fredrickson Award for Teaching Excellence
• Quest for Excellence Employee Awards

• Faculty of Skills & Foundational Learning
• Faculty of Health & Community Studies
• Faculty of Business, Environment & Technology

Department & Schools

• Department of Art and Science
• Departtment of Business Administration
• Department of Administrative Professional
• Department of Energy Management