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Grande Prairie Regional College, often abbreviated GPRC, is a comprehensive community institution with two campuses Grande Prairie and Fairview, Alberta. Over 2,000 students in credit programs, and over 6,000 in workforce training and recreational programs, attend GPRC and Fairview College Campus annually. The college offers a number of apprenticeship and academic programs including certificates and diplomas, university studies, academic upgrading, and workforce development courses in various subjects. GPRC is also a member of the Alberta Rural Development Network.
History
Grande Prairie Regional College was opened as the Grande Prairie Junior College in 1966. In 1970, the college was renamed to its current version.
In 1974, classes were first started in a new facility designed by Canadian architect Douglas Cardinal. In 1991, phase II of the college, designed by architects Field, Field, and Field, was officially opened. In continuation to support the Aboriginal roots of the college, there are many monuments and displays which reflect this rich history from the surrounding communities.
From 1995 to 2005, GPRC offered its own Bachelor of Applied Forest Resource Management degree.