Careers ... Your Way
College of the North Atlantic is committed to enabling employees to grow from individual, professional and organizational learning.
Get the most out of your professional experience. Providing access to the resources you need in a dynamic learning environment that encourages and supports continuous improvement and development, enabling you to grow both individually and professionally, and enhancing skills through a range of learning initiatives.
In addition to a wide array of internal continuous learning activities, eligible employees may be reimbursed for enrolment in credit and non-credit based courses offered by the college. University courses may also be eligible for financial assistance if the course/program leads toward a credential that aligns with the college’s strategic direction.
To learn more, please refer to your respective collective agreement, the FAQ below, or the Continuous Learning policy.
Embracing learning activities which enhances individual personal growth and provides benefit to individual professional and personal goals.
Planned formal or informal activities that enhance short and/or long-term proficiency and professional excellence.
Strategic process of cross functional learning as required, to invest in growth and excellence of both employees and the College.
With a commitment to enhancing program delivery and the student learning experience, instructors are expected to enrol in courses leading to Post-Secondary Instructor Certification upon hire to help transition from industry to the classroom. Through the completion of a series of prescribed courses, either through Memorial University, Vancouver Community College, or CNA’s new Adult Learning and Teaching Innovation program, certification is obtained through the provincial government’s Department of Education. Upon earning certification, instructors may be eligible for a salary increase in recognition of completing this requirement.
To learn more about Post-Secondary Instructor Certification, please refer to the Faculty Collective Agreement or visit the Department of Education .
College of the North Atlantic employees are subscribed to e-learning resources available through LinkedIn Learning , where they have access to a vast library of expert-led courses, covering a range of topics from business and technology to creative skills. Whether employees are looking to advance in their current role or explore a new career path, LinkedIn Learning provides personalized, on-demand learning experiences that empower employees to grow and develop their skillset to stay ahead in their industry.
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Continuous learning is defined as a learning activity which enables employees to grow both individually and professionally.
Yes, it is the responsibility of the employee and their supervisor to ensure the CL Plan aligns with the campus, department/division and/or college’s strategic goals.
CNA courses, college/university courses, OHS related training (first aid, CPR and WHMIS), conferences, workshops, seminars and webinars.
Yes, a CL Request should be submitted for record keeping purposes.
Ensuring alignment with CL plan, departmental goals and the colleges strategic plan while adhering to CNA policy.
Questions can be sent to continuouslearning@cna.nl.ca or you can peruse our CL SharePoint Site ‐ Continuous Learning (cna.nl.ca) for further information.
If a department doesn't have a CL budget, funding can be requested from the HR CL budget.
Based on the guidelines, an employee can complete one course per semester up to a max of 3 courses per academic year.
An employee can request to withdraw their application and/or approved funding by writing to the Office of Continuous Learning (continuouslearning@cna.nl.ca).
Any cost directly linked to the CL Request while adhering to College Travel Policy (eg. Fees ‐ activity/tuition, material, licence, assessment, association, and registration; travel costs ‐ transportation, accommodations, meals/incidentals).