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Stakeholders give views at NLC meeting
Theresa Seraphim
for Spotlight
A recent gathering of Northern Lakes College stakeholders resulted in lots of good feedback and several general ideas.
The meeting – held at the Belle Petroleum Centre in Peace River on November 9 and 10 – involved not only educators but also industry representatives and politicians.
“We invited over 100 and we had probably 75 the first day and 60 the second day,” said Brad Hestbak, the college’s senior director of external relations.
“We wanted to talk about how we can work better together”, as well as what kind of legacy the college wants to leave, he said, adding members of Aboriginal communities from Wabasca and High Level were also present, said Hestbak.
Staff with the Positive Culture Company, a consulting firm, facilitated the gathering, and will write a report.
“We’re going to take a look at that report and take out what’s best for the college (in the short, medium and long terms),” said Hestbak.
While the gathering didn’t come up with specific ideas, there were some broad-based matters noted and discussed.
“(Stakeholders) respect Northern Lakes College for the way we try to preserve and respect culture,” said Hestbak.
However, two other requirements came to the forefront.
“We need to look at ways of facilitating education to people who have kids and have jobs already,” said Hestbak.
Another priority is partnering with business and industry for educational purposes.
“Certainly, there was a commitment to work together to resolve issues,” said Hestbak.
He said another important aspect of the meeting was the networking that went on.
“Those types of partnerships were really good.”
With some people surprised at how much NLC offers, it was also an opportunity to do some marketing of the college’s programs, said Hestbak.
He said the college will probably do the event again, but not for a few years.
“Everybody was very, very pleased with the event,” said Hestbak.
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