Academic Partners

About Academic Partners

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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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

National Payroll Institute

The National Payroll Institute (NPI) is Canada’s leading authority in payroll education, certification, and professional standards. As the organization responsible for granting the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation, NPI sets the academic and experience requirements that ensure payroll professionals are equipped to manage full-cycle payroll accurately and in compliance with Canadian legislation.

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.