NIC Fest is back for 2024 — and you're invited. Our second-annual education and career festival returns to Campbell River and includes prizes, swag, and information to explore opportunities on and off campus.
Date: Mar 12, 2024Time: 2 pm - 6 pm Location: Campbell River campusCost: FreeMain attractions
We can't wait to see you. Drop by our welcome tent and get your official NIC SWAG while supplies last. Take part in a campus tour. Grab a free hot drink and cookie courtesy of Tim Hortons.
Prizes
What's a festival without prizes?
We're giving away a $1,000 tuition bursary from the NIC Foundation.
You can also enter to win one of three NIC Prize Packs, valued at $500 each.
Wellness Pack: Includes the Apple Watch SE, Standing Spruce Wellness Kit and a one-year subscription to Headspace.
Study Pack: Includes Apple AirPods, a Rocket Book reusable notebook and a one-year subscription to Spotify Premium.
Adventure Pack: Includes a GoPro Hero 10, Yeti Tumbler and an AllTrails one-year subscription.
Bonus: each prize pack comes with an NIC hoodie.
NIC Fest visitors will also receive an exclusive code for a $25 application fee waiver.
Information Fair – 2-5 pm
The Campbell River campus becomes your one-stop shop for information about programs and supports across NIC. Our faculty and advisors are on hand to answer questions.
Explore:
- Adventure guiding
- Math, science and engineering
- Health and human services
- The Island Pre-Health Science program
- Trades and technical training
Supports:
- Drop-in academic and financial aid advising
- Alumni relations
- NIC Foundation
- Student life and housing
- Indigenous Education
- North Island Students' Union (NISU)
- Office of Global Engagement
CareerCentral Live – 3-5 pm
Our CareerCentral Live event in Campbell River is your chance to meet regional employers at NIC Fest and learn about upcoming job opportunities.