NorQuest College

What NorQuest College does

NorQuest College is a public post-secondary institution established in 1965 and operating under Alberta's Post-secondary Learning Act, with its main campus at 10215 108 Street NW in Edmonton and additional delivery locations in Wetaskiwin, Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre, and Edmonton Remand Centre. The college delivers career-focused certificates and diplomas — including one of Canada's largest Health Care Aide programs (320 hours of practicum), a Practical Nurse diploma (680 hours of clinical placement), Business Administration, Social Work, Early Learning and Child Care, Energy Management, and Therapeutic Recreation — alongside Academic Upgrading, English as an Additional Language (EAL Intensive), Transitions to Employment for adults with developmental disabilities, and transfer pathways to universities. The portfolio also includes microcredentials, dual credit programs, and Open Studies for individual course-taking.

The underlying technology stack combines a Moodle-based LMS branded as misiwe pehtâkwan, Microsoft Office 365 for student email (MyMail), and a PeopleSoft-based student information system (MyQuest). Delivery is offered through in-person, online real-time, online anytime, and hyflex modalities. Specialized facilities include the Olson Centre for Health Simulation with standardized patients, high-fidelity mannikins, and virtual reality learning, alongside the LEED Silver-certified Singhmar Centre for Learning.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees for credit and continuing education programs, supplemented by Government of Alberta operational funding through the Ministry of Advanced Education and the Foundational Learning Assistance Program. Ancillary streams include child care fees at the Intercultural Child & Family Centre ($326.25 per month per child across 76 spaces), facility rentals for classrooms, meeting rooms, and the Innovation Studio, and campus parking operated through the HotSpot app. Go-to-market is a direct-to-consumer admissions model with dedicated student advisors, an international recruitment team, and information sessions/webinars, supplemented by community partnerships with healthcare employers, NAIT for correctional education, and Indigenous-serving organizations.

Name

NorQuest College

Legal name

NorQuest College

Website

https://norquest.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

NorQuest College is Edmonton's public community college, founded in 1965, delivering career-focused certificates, diplomas, academic upgrading, and English language programs to career changers, international students, Indigenous learners, and rural Albertans across its Edmonton and Wetaskiwin campuses and correctional education sites.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Language & Communication Continuing Education (EDAAAEAF), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Credit Recovery & Alternative Adult High School (EDAAABAC), Specialized Inclusive / Co-Taught Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAK)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Health care aide training
• Practical nurse diploma
• Academic upgrading programs
• English language learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: NorQuest College generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to domestic and international students for credit programs, certificates, diplomas, and continuing education courses. Tuition varies by program and delivery format.
2. Government Funding: As a public post-secondary institution in Alberta, NorQuest receives operational funding from the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Advanced Education. Eligible students can access Foundational Learning Assistance for Academic Upgrading, EAL, and Transitions to Employment programs.
3. Child Care Services: The Intercultural Child & Family Centre generates revenue through child care fees of $326.25 per month per child, offering 76 spaces for children 12 months to six years old.
4. Facility Rentals: NorQuest College rents out campus spaces including classrooms, meeting rooms, computer labs, collaboration rooms, event spaces, and the Innovation Studio to external organizations for meetings, seminars, workshops, and events.
5. Parking Services: Campus parking fees collected through the HotSpot app for Singhmar Centre underground parkade, Lots D, E, G, 107 Street Lot, and Jasper Avenue Tower Ramp. Monthly permits available for Singhmar and Lot D.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NorQuest College is Edmonton's public community college delivering career-focused certificates and diplomas (Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse, Business Administration, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Energy Management, Early Learning and Child Care), Academic Upgrading to Alberta Education curriculum standards, English as an Additional Language (EAL Intensive), Transitions to Employment for adults with developmental disabilities, Microcredentials, Dual Credit programs, Open Studies, and Transfer Pathways to universities. Programs are delivered in-person, online real-time, online anytime, and Hyflex formats across Edmonton and Wetaskiwin campuses, supplemented by correctional education programming at provincial facilities.

Product overview

NorQuest College is Edmonton, Alberta's community college offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs and student services. The institution provides career-focused certificate and diploma programs (including Health Care Aide, Practical Nurse, Transitions to Employment, Business Administration, and Early Learning and Child Care), academic upgrading for high school completion, English language learning (EAL Intensive), and transfer pathways to universities. Beyond core academic programs, the college operates comprehensive student support services including the Intercultural Child & Family Centre (child care), NorQuest Library, Indigenous Student Services, International Student Services, Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) Centre, Career Supports, Accessibility Services, and the Student Resolution and Integrity Office. The college operates three main campus locations in Edmonton (Civic Employees Legacy Tower, Singhmar Centre for Learning, Career Development Centre, Jasper Avenue Tower), the Wetaskiwin Campus serving rural students, and provides correctional education at two provincial facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Upgrading High school level courses following Alberta Education curriculum, offering individual course credits for post-secondary entrance preparation or a full high school equivalency diploma, including English, math, sciences, and social studies.
• Health Care Aide Government of Alberta-approved certificate program training students to provide front-line care in hospitals, continuing care, and home care settings, including 320 hours of work experience from three practicums.
• Health Care Aide Workplace Education Workplace-based certification program for currently employed health care aides, delivered in partnership with healthcare employers over twelve months with on-site skills assessment.
• Practical Nurse Diploma program preparing students for licensed practical nurse careers in Alberta's healthcare system, offered in multiple delivery formats including in-person, online with labs, and blended options, with 680 hours of clinical placement and 195 hours of hands-on lab practice.
• Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses Specialized program helping internationally educated nurses transition to Canadian healthcare by building on prior education and strengthening English language proficiency.
• Transitions to Employment Certificate program providing employment preparation training for adults with mild developmental disabilities, combining classroom instruction with 450 hours of workplace experience over 10 months.
• EAL Intensive (English as an Additional Language) English language proficiency program helping students improve their English skills for academic, employment, and settlement goals.
• Business Administration Diploma program providing business education with smaller class sizes and hybrid learning flexibility.
• Early Learning and Child Care Certificate and diploma programs preparing students for careers in early childhood education, offered at certificate and diploma levels.
• Energy Management Program providing skills for careers in the energy sector with experiential learning from practicum experiences.
• Social Work Program providing social work education with experiential learning through practicum experiences.
• Therapeutic Recreation Program helping students develop identity and career goals in therapeutic recreation.
• Microcredentials Short-term, focused credential programs for specific skill development.
• Dual Credit Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously.
• Open Studies Flexible program allowing students to take individual courses without committing to a full program.
• Transfer Pathways Program options and transfer agreements helping students progress toward university or other advanced education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 hours of work experience for Transitions to Employment graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorQuest College works in partnership with NAIT, the Ministry of Justice and Solicitor General, and Ministry of Advanced Education to provide correctional education programming at Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre and Edmonton Remand Centre. Each week, approximately 150 students take academic upgrading, personal development, or employment training courses.
• Government of AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Government of Alberta provides Foundational Learning Assistance funding for eligible students in Academic Upgrading, English as an Additional Language, and Transitions to Employment programs. Funding covers tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living costs based on household need.
• Healthcare EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorQuest College partners with healthcare employers across Alberta for clinical placements and the Health Care Aide Workplace Education program. Employers provide worksite training locations where students complete mentored clinical placements and where experienced caregivers can earn their HCA certification.
• Intercultural Child & Family CentrecoreOthersA collaborative partnership providing on-campus child care with 76 spaces for children 12 months to six years old. Services are available to NorQuest students, employees, and the general community, with a mission of culturally responsive early learning and care.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seneca Polytechnic: Greater Toronto Area public polytechnic offering certificates, diplomas, and degrees across multiple campuses. Comparable to NorQuest as a large Canadian public college with broad applied programming and significant international student enrollment.
• Bow Valley College: Calgary-based community college offering certificates, diplomas, and continuing education with a strong focus on adult learners, international students, and career-ready programs. Directly comparable to NorQuest as an Alberta public community college serving similar learner populations with similar credit and noncredit program mix.
• Humber College (Humber Polytechnic): Toronto-area public polytechnic offering extensive diploma, certificate, and degree programs with strong international student focus. Comparable to NorQuest as a major Canadian community college with diverse learner populations and applied career programming.
• Red River College Polytechnic: Manitoba's largest applied learning institution offering certificates, diplomas, and degree programs with similar career-focused orientation. Comparable to NorQuest as a Canadian public college emphasizing applied career education, work-integrated learning, and diverse learner populations.
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology): Calgary-based polytechnic and public post-secondary institution offering diplomas, certificates, and applied degrees. Comparable to NorQuest as another Alberta public institution with applied career-focused programming, though SAIT is larger and more technology/trades oriented.
• MacEwan University: Edmonton-based public undergraduate university offering diplomas, certificates, and degree programs. Comparable as an Edmonton-based public post-secondary institution, though MacEwan offers full degree pathways while NorQuest specializes in shorter career credentials and transfer pathways.
• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology): Edmonton-based polytechnic with which NorQuest co-delivers correctional education. Comparable as a major Alberta public post-secondary institution with applied career programs, though NAIT is significantly larger and more focused on trades and technology.
• George Brown College: Toronto-based public college offering diplomas, certificates, and degrees with applied career focus. Comparable to NorQuest as a Canadian public community college emphasizing practical career preparation, especially in health sciences and human services.

Regional players

• Fanshawe College: Ontario-based public college of applied arts and technology with extensive diploma, certificate, and degree programs. Comparable to NorQuest as a large Canadian community college with applied career focus, though operating in a different provincial jurisdiction.
• Douglas College: British Columbia's largest community college serving the Metro Vancouver region. Comparable to NorQuest as a Canadian public community college with career-oriented programming, but operates primarily in a different western Canadian province.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/norquest
• Facebookfacebook.com/144418728949989

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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