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Academic Partnerships

Discover the esteemed academic institutions collaborating with Western Community College to provide world-class education.

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Building Stronger Futures Together

Our Trusted Academic Partnerships

Western Community College takes pride in its strategic partnerships with leading academic institutions. These collaborations allow us to deliver exceptional programs and opportunities for our students.

These alliances empower our students to achieve their academic and career goals with confidence.

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CompTIA Authorized Academy

WCC is a CompTIA Authorized Academy Partner, offering students valuable tools and resources to train, certify, and upgrade their IT skills. This partnership encourages certification and improves career opportunities in the IT sector.

Microsoft Imagine Academy

As a Microsoft Imagine Academy Program Member, WCC provides access to Microsoft software licenses, e-learning opportunities, official course materials, and recognized certifications, helping students develop essential IT skills for academic and career success.

VMware IT Academy

Through the VMware IT Academy program, WCC offers training and certifications on VMware technologies, allowing students to experience tools used by a significant portion of the global industry, thereby enhancing their employment prospects in virtualization and cloud computing.

Vancouver Community College

Students completing the Diploma in Hospitality Management program at Western Community College who achieve the required academic standing and meet the required criteria will be eligible for admission to Vancouver Community College with full block transfer in the Bachelor of Hospitality Degree.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA)

WCC is certified by IATA to conduct authorized training courses, supporting aviation with global standards for airline safety, security, efficiency, and sustainability.

Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

Students completing the Business Management Diploma at WCC with the required academic standing may enroll in the Administrative Studies Diploma at NVIT, an Indigenous center for excellence.

Amazon Career Choice

As an approved Amazon Career Choice provider, WCC offers training programs designed to upskill Amazon employees interested in pursuing careers outside the company.

Glion Institute of Higher Education

WCC has partnered with Glion, a Swiss hotel management school, allowing graduates of specific WCC diploma programs to continue their studies in the BBA in International Hospitality Business at Glion.

Les Roches Global Hospitality Education

Through a partnership with Les Roches, a leading hospitality school, WCC graduates of certain diploma programs have the opportunity to pursue the BBA in Global Hospitality Management at Les Roches.

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Fairleigh Dickinson University collaborates with WCC to prepare students as world citizens through global education, offering pathways for further academic advancement.

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

WCC and BCIT have partnered to create the Western Community College-BCIT Pathway: a cross-institutional agreement enabling Western Community College graduates entry into the BCIT School of Business + Media. If you complete the entire pathway you will have the opportunity to earn a BCIT Business Management Advanced Diploma and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – the perfect complement to your creative education.

Association of Registrars
of the Universities and Colleges of Canada (ARUCC)

This organization supports professionals involved in academic administration, particularly registrars and others working in post-secondary institutions across Canada

Western Alliance of
Community College Academic Leaders (WICHE)

WCC is also a member of this alliance, which fosters collaboration and leadership among academic leaders in community colleges in the Western U.S. and Canada. The alliance provides a platform for sharing best practices and addressing challenges facing two-year colleges

COURSE BY COURSE TRANSFERS

BC Transfer Guide Partners

Western Community College is proud to be a part of the BC Transfer System, having secured academic partnerships with several public post-secondary institutions across British Columbia. These partnerships enable course-by-course credit transfer, allowing students to begin their studies at WCC and seamlessly continue their academic journey at recognized institutions within the province. This ensures greater flexibility, recognition, and academic mobility for our students as they work toward their educational and career goals.