ADVENTURE TOURISM

“Over the past 15 years, we have employed students and graduates of the Adventure Tourism-Outdoor Recreation program at College of the North Atlantic (CNA) to help us deliver sea kayaking and hiking experiences in Gros Morne National Park to guests from around the world. We have been very pleased with the abilities of these students and graduates, a testament to the calibre of students that choose this career path and the excellent instruction they receive at CNA.”
Sue Rendell, Co-owner/Operator, Gros Morne Adventures, Western Newfoundland

“I was ready to study anywhere in the English- speaking world and I chose College of the North Atlantic. I love it here!”
Simon Jansen, Adventure Tourism Graduate, Schenefeld, Germany

FOREST RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

“Most of the technical staff at Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Woodlands are graduates of the CNA technical forestry program. They are all highly competent people with a very wide knowledge base of technical forestry, and reflect the obvious high standards set by the instructors and administrators of this school. We seldom look any further than CNA for our Forest Technician requirements.”
Wayne Brown, Superintendent, Silviculture, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, Corner Brook

“Completion of the Forest Resources Technician program provided me with both a strong technical skill set and a solid foundation to my forestry career. The transferable credits to Lakehead University provided an avenue for obtaining my Honours Degree in Forestry within an accelerated time frame. This educational combination was a definite asset for my professional development and aspirations.”
Dave Poole, Forest Resources Technician Graduate, Planning Forester, Abitibi Consolidated Company of Canada

HOSPITATLITY TOURISM MANAGEMENT

“I am a strong supporter of tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador and I am a firm believer in the necessity of professionalism in that industry. Courses such as Customer Service, Professional Development, Dining Room Service, and Housekeeping (just some of the courses offered) are necessary for teaching individuals the skills they need to work in a service industry such as tourism. I highly recommend this program to anyone who intends to make the tourism industry their career choice.”
Pauline Brown, Hospitality Tourism Management Class of 2004, Manager, Suncor Cafeteria

“The program was rewarding as I gained the knowledge and practical skills needed for entering into this industry. The program’s setup of classroom and hands-on education was a good mix… my instructors [were] well informed in their areas of expertise. With the diploma I have received, along with the other certificates I obtained though the program, I have been offered jobs with two hotels, one restaurant and an airline. I am very delighted with the education I received from this program and I believe it was time well spent.”
Lori Escott-McDonald, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Class of 2004

NATRUAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

“My Natural Resources training at Bonavista campus complimented by a B.Sc. Degree helped narrow my career field. I was able to gain employment with Terra Nova National Park as a Resource Assistant as well as with the Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador St. John’s Eco Team. I recommend this program to anyone Interested in the environment and valuable hands-on experience.”
Cindy Penney, Natural Resources Technician,1999 Graduate

“We have been successful in recruiting a number of graduates from the Natural Resources Technician program and have found that the training they received made them excellent candidates for the Fisheries Observer program.”
Ches Rose, Manager, SeaWatch

FISH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

“It’s the diversity of a fishery officer’s job and the people I work with that make my career exciting and keep me energized. The greatest satisfaction is when I realize that what I do helps conserve the health of fish stocks and their habitat. This is what I love about my province and I get great satisfaction in trying to protect its resources.”
Sherry Pittman Graduate of Fish & Wildlife (1999) and Forest Resources (1992) Fishery Officer, Government of Canada

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY

“I started the Environmental Technology Co-op program in Corner Brook in 2002 and finished in 2005. I was hired right out of school. A six-month internship was waiting for me when I got out.”
Russell Wall, Environmental Technician Graduate