Columbia College (Alberta)
Established in the late 1980s, Columbia College was originally known as "Columbia Institute of Canada". Founded by Tom and Nola Snell the school opened with a handful programs primarily aimed at helping local disabled individuals sustain employment and upgrade their existing education. Over the years the College has expanded its programs to include a variety of professional programs in addition to its roots in Academic Upgrading and English as a Second language.
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