Alumni
The NEC Alumni Association purposes are:
- To develop and maintain a network of graduates of the Native Education College in Vancouver, BC, which is operated by the Urban Native Indian Education Society (the "Native Education College")
- To inform graduates of the Native Education College of the activities of the Native Education College, its programs and the accomplishments of its students, graduates and faculty.
- To develop and foster a relationship of mutual support between the Native Education College and the Society.
- To develop and maintain a network of mentors for students and graduates of the Native Education College.
- To raise awareness of the benefits of education.
Who Qualifies as an Alumni?
The NEC Alumni are all former students who graduated with a certificate or diploma from the Native Education College.
Membership Benefits
Currently, as a NEC Alumni, you are entitled to benefits exclusively offered through the NEC Alumni Association and membership entitles you to:
- Native Education College library access
- Native Education College Book store discount
- Subscription to the NEC Alumni Newsletter
- (be the first to receive our first ever -- it is free)
- Alumni networking opportunities
- Invitation to educational and social events at the Native Education College
- Directorship opportunity on NEC Alumni Board
- Volunteer committee opportunities
Alumni Board & Committees
The NEC Alumni Association was officially incorporated October 2001. The NEC Alumni Board is made up of 9 members that serve for one or two consecutive years. The NEC Alumni Association Board serves the membership under the direction of the Constitution and By-laws.
Success Stories:
"The ECE program at NEC is fantastic! Not only did I receive my certificate I also meet four very special friends who I still spend a lot of time with.
"Receiving my Applied Business Technology (ABT) Certificate from the Native Education College (NEC) was a great accomplishment for me.
"My name is Roberta and I am proud to say that I am 1 of 6 Innes sisters who have attended NEC. I graduated with honors from the Early Childhood Education Certificate program.
"Before I took the FCC program I worked at NEC for three years as a TA and also taught GED for students and community members.
"My name is Trica McDiarmid and I graduated from NEC in 1987 with a college preparation certificate.
"Hello to all First Nations and to all students that have attended the Native Education College in Vancouver BC.
"My name is Heidi Campbell, I attended the Office Administration Course in year 2000, I graduated on a Friday and was working by the following Monday (the job was where I did my practicum).
"My name is Brenda & I attended the Applied Business Technology Program at the Native Education Center.
"At NEC you will find the personal one on one attention is unequaled at any other institution.
"It took me six days to drive to British Columbia from my home in Quebec to attend courses at the Native Education College.
