Tia Isadore-Badger is in the final stages of completing her Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary, finishing her last practicum in Driftpile Cree Nation. Her educational journey began at Northern Lakes College (NLC), where she enrolled in Academic Upgrading before transitioning into University…

At just 17 years old, Liam Van Roon has already laid the foundation for a promising career in carpentry. As a graduate of the Pre-Employment Carpenter program at Northern Lakes College,  he has leveraged his early education into a full-time position with Biggs and Little Contracting. Now, with…

Lauren Wolsey always knew she wanted to help people, but it wasn’t until she considered her childhood dream of becoming a kindergarten teacher that she solidified her career path. Unsure of where to begin her post-secondary education, Lauren ultimately chose the University Studies program at Northern…

Kevin Bradley’s career has been shaped by adaptability and perseverance. Originally a tradesperson, Kevin transitioned from electrical construction and maintenance fieldwork to a maintenance professional office role. This transition led him to the Maintenance Management Professional (MMP) program…

Kendra Jodry hadn’t planned on going back to school. “I’m the first one in my family to do post-secondary,” she says. “So, it wasn’t really a ‘go back’—it was more like, ‘take a leap.’” At the time, she was running a day home and…

Katie Perepeletza always knew she wanted to be a teacher, but becoming a mother at a young age meant that university wasn’t immediately an option. Years later, Northern Lakes College (NLC) has provided her with the flexibility to pursue higher education while working full time and raising her…

Jennifer Sharron’s journey at Northern Lakes College (NLC) demonstrates how transformative education can empower individuals to redefine their futures. As a dedicated homeschooling mom and former bookkeeping professional, Jennifer sought a flexible learning environment that would allow her to…

Jenn Ashmore didn’t originally envision a career in early childhood education, but life had other plans. With a business degree from SAIT, she expected to follow a different path. However, after moving to Fox Creek and starting a family, she found herself drawn to working with young children.…

For Ida Edwards, education has been a lifelong pursuit - one that has shaped her career, strengthened her business, and even become a family tradition! As a business owner, council member for the Town of Athabasca, and alumni of the Business Administration program at Northern Lakes College (NLC), Ida…