About Us

CNA is the largest post-secondary educational and technical skills training centre in Atlantic Canada; enrolling learners each year in more than 100 full-time programs across six schools: Academics, Applied Arts, and Tourism; Business and Information Technology; Engineering Technology; Health Sciences; Natural Resources and Industrial Trades; and, Sustainable Development.

For the past 60 years, since the opening of Trades and Vocational School campuses throughout Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), college education has evolved and responded to the education and training needs of this province. Today, with its Headquarters located in Stephenville, NL, CNA has multiple campuses and delivers programs and services to students throughout the province and across the globe, including online delivery and blended learning opportunities. Its geographic reach includes students taking its courses and programs in China and Qatar. CNA also recently ramped up its educational development outreach partnering with other institutions to bring Canadian standards, curriculum, and instructional approaches in post-secondary education to developing countries. Additional information on CNA’s mandate and lines of business can be found on the CNA website: https://www.cna.nl.ca

The college operates under The College Act, 1996 and its Board of Governors is responsible for carrying out those duties prescribed by section 15 (1) of the Act. These responsibilities span academic, administrative, and governance functions including a mandate to fulfill the educational needs of persons in the province and, subject to budget approval, provide the courses and programs to meet those needs.