Bow Valley College
For over thirty years, Bow Valley College has worked with adults
engaged in learning as a life-expanding experience. In
partnership with our students and our community, we have
developed flexible, responsive and innovative methods addressing
the needs of adults who want to advance their careers.
At Bow Valley College our business is adult education. We provide
programs designed to help students build their skills through
academic foundations, careers programs that last less than a year
in Health, Business and Industry, and English as a Second
Language training.
Company Details
Year Established:
1965
Total Sales ($CDN):
$10,000,000 - $25,000,000
Number of Employees:
375
Company Information
Conrad Murphy
Title:
Manager
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing, Export Sales & Marketing
Telephone:
(403) 297-4929
Fax:
(403) 297-4070
Email:
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Rachel Ballantyne
Title:
Manager of Marketing and Communications
Telephone:
(403) 410-1705
Fax:
(403) 297-3765
Email:
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Sharon Carry
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(403) 410-1443
Fax:
(403) 297-4847
Email:
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Services
Education And Training Services - Computer Related
Education And Training Services - Employment Skills/Career Development
Education And Training Services - Health Care
Bow Valley College offers a variety of career-entry programs in
the health and community service industries on a full- or part-
time basis. Over 90% of our graduates obtain employment in their
chosen training area. Because many of our courses stem from a
common core program, students can easily expand their skills in
a number of directions. This approach offers career mobility
that greatly increases graduates employability.
Education And Training Services - Language Training
Bow Valley College is the largest English as a Second Language
provider in Calgary, and has one of the best ESL programs in
Canada. Our teachers have a reputation for excellence in
teaching and for accommodating individual student needs. We
serve a wide range of students and clients, including both
newcomers to Canada and international students. Each student is
individually assessed for their listening, speaking and writing
skills, and then placed in the appropriate class.
Education And Training Services - Remedial Basic Education
Our academic upgrading courses fit your schedule and your
personal responsibilities. You can get credit for life and work
experience, and we will help develop a learner plan maps the
best way to meet your academic goals. We offer programs at our
Main Campus, Marlborough Mall Campus, as well as numerous sites
throughout southern Alberta.
Education And Training Services - Analysis
Education And Training Services - Design
Education And Training Services - Evaluation And Validation
Education And Training Services - Needs Assessement Studies
Whether you are a small family enterprise or a multinational
corporation, your bottom line depends on the skills of your
front line. The front line those employees most directly
involved in producing your product or delivering your service,
your most valuable asset can make it or break it for your
operation. How do you develop and motivate this valuable human
resource? How can you unleash this potential? Call on Workplace
Learning Services at Bow Valley College.
Starting with appropriate skill testing, Workplace Learning
experts can help you assess the abilities of present employees
and new hires, determine their potential, and offer them
professional training.
Education And Training Services - Curriculum Design
Education And Training Services - Training Program Delivery
Bow Valley College conducts individual assessments for specific
occupations within your organization, or more in depth
assessments to determine broader organizational needs. The
process uses standardized or custom designed testing systems
the latter based on the actual skills required to complete daily
tasks.
In both situations, the emphasis is on accuracy and quality
service:
. testing is conducted on site and every effort is made to
accommodate the needs of shift or part-time workers, and
. once your operations needs are determined, the college offers
flexible training solutions delivered at your work site or to
your desktop.
Education And Training Services - Training Of Trainers
Workplace Learning Services - Assessments
Whether you are a small family enterprise or a multinational
corporation, your bottom line depends on the skills of your
front line. The front line those employees most directly
involved in producing your product or delivering your service,
your most valuable asset can make it or break it for your
operation. How do you develop and motivate this valuable human
resource? How can you unleash this potential? Call on Workplace
Learning Services at Bow Valley College.
Starting with appropriate skill testing, Workplace Learning
experts can help you assess the abilities of present employees
and new hires, determine their potential, and offer them
professional training.
Workplace Learning Services - Program Design
Bow Valley College will contribute to your bottom line.
Experienced professionals work with you to:
. test and interpret worker skills on site,
. develop practical training solutions that workers understand
and appreciate, and
. provide instruction that achieves noticeable results.
You benefit from a flexible, comprehensive system of testing,
assessment, program design and delivery. Recognized for its
expertise in the development of front line workers, Bow Valley
College provides services to businesses provincially, nationally
and internationally. Based in downtown Calgary and operating
from 17 satellite offices in southern Alberta, the college
responds quickly to your business needs.
Workplace Learning Services - Consultation
Virtually any organization can benefit from the Workplace
Learning Services offered by Bow Valley College because these
results-oriented educational programs are designed to improve
employees performance and potential. A review of the
capabilities of your workforce will inevitably yield positive
results.
Heres why:
. assessments and programs are designed by a team with over 30
years experience in adult education,
. consultation is prompt, confidential and convenient.
Researchers determine your specific needs whether simple or
complex then work with you to establish an educational
strategy that benefits worker and organization alike, and
. on-site familiarization with your organizational culture helps
to develop clear recommendations and training solutions that fit
in your workplace.
Where required, Bow Valley College will establish employee
learning centres on your premises or deliver programs geared to
your work cycle. To maximize your training investment, the
college will form partnerships with groups of businesses to
determine and manage training needs. Or specialists will team
with employment agencies to provide specialized services for
immigrant workers.
Whatever the service, Bow Valley College ensures that you are
kept well-informed and that your expectations are met.