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|motto = Learning with Purpose Since 1903 |
| motto = Learning with Purpose Since 1903 |
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|established = 1903 |
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|type = Private [[Vocational school|career college]] |
| type = Private [[Vocational school|career college]], [[community college]] |
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| students = 3,500 (''annually'') |
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| president = Victor Tesan |
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|state = British Columbia |
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|country = Canada |
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|nickname = Sprott Shaw |
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'''Sprott Shaw College''' is a private Canadian [[ |
'''Sprott Shaw College''' is a private Canadian [[college]], headquartered in [[British Columbia]].<ref>"Private Career Training Institutions Act", SBC 2003, c.79</ref> Sprott Shaw offers programs in areas such as [[Health care|Healthcare]] and [[Nursing]], [[Business]], Administration, Trades, Design, Human and Social Services, and Early Childhood Education. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Sprott Shaw College is one of British Columbia’s oldest post-secondary institutions. To date, the [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]] campus, which opened in 1913, is Sprott Shaw’s longest standing location.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sprott Shaw College|url=https://sprottshaw.com/about-us/history/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=Sprott Shaw College|language=en}}</ref> |
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In 1903, Robert James Sprott partnered with William Henry Shaw of Shaw Colleges to open Vancouver Business Institute, and soon thereafter renamed it to Sprott Shaw Business Institute. Following the first college, they opened more campuses across cities in Western Canada, including [[Vancouver]], [[Nanaimo]], and [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]]. |
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===Founding=== |
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The Victoria campus, opened in 1913, is the longest standing location with over 116 years of continuous operation. By 1921, the Sprott Shaw chain was the largest commercial school in [[Western Canada]] with 12 banner schools across Canada and some locations in the [[United States]]. |
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In 1903, Robert James Sprott partnered with William Henry Shaw of Shaw Colleges to open the first Sprott Shaw College campus, then called Vancouver Business Institute, but renamed to Sprott Shaw Business Institute.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sprott Shaw College|url=https://sprottshaw.com/about-us/history/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=Sprott Shaw College|language=en}}</ref> |
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Following the success of the first college, they opened more campuses across cities in Western Canada including [[Vancouver]], [[Nanaimo]], and [[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Federation|first=British Columbia Historical|title=British Columbia Historical News|url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bch/items/1.0190646|access-date=2021-02-02|website=open.library.ubc.ca|language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Sprott Shaw specifically designed programs to retrain [[military personnel]] after the [[World War |
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By 1921, the Sprott Shaw chain was the largest commercial school in [[Western Canada]] with 12 banner schools across Canada and a few locations in the [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Federation|first=British Columbia Historical|title=British Columbia Historical News|url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bch/items/1.0190646|access-date=2021-02-02|website=open.library.ubc.ca|language=en}}</ref> |
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⚫ | In 1964, Ernie Henderson of Henderson Colleges purchased and acquired Sprott Shaw and was the owner until his death in 1974. After this, the Victoria campus was then purchased by Commander Robert N.G. (Bud) Smith, who operated the school until 1988, when Terry Hackett purchased the school.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sprott Shaw College|url=https://sprottshaw.com/about-us/history/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=Sprott Shaw College|language=en}}</ref> |
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===Program Offerings=== |
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In addition to being a pioneer of commercial radio in BC, Sprott Shaw began one of the province's first [[Flight training|flight schools]]. Throughout all of its years, its pioneering spirit has seen it flourish through 12 [[Recession|economic recessions]], two [[World war|World Wars]], and the [[Great Depression]]. |
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Ever since its inception, Sprott Shaw College has offered programs based on the demands of the market. |
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⚫ | In their early years, Sprott Shaw specifically designed programs to retrain [[military personnel]] after the [[World War I|First World War]]. This training included [[Morse code|Morse Code]], [[Radio broadcasting|Radio Broadcasting]], and [[Aviation]]. During this time, the college also established a broadcast station, with a signal connection that could be read as far away as [[Hawaii]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=CHQB and BC Radio History|url=https://www.bcradiohistory.com/Biographies/SprottShaw.htm|access-date=2021-02-11|website=www.bcradiohistory.com}}</ref> |
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In addition to being a pioneer of [[Commercial broadcasting|commercial radio]] in British Columbia, Sprott Shaw began one of the province’s [[Flight training|flight schools]]. Their flight school took over British Columbia Airways and offered flight training at their Aviation School. During this time, [[Glider (sailplane)|gliders]] were used to teach students elementary flight principles.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-04|title=Sprott Shaw College|url=https://sprottshaw.com/blog/aviation-school/|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Sprott Shaw College|language=en}}</ref> |
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===Sprott Shaw Today=== |
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Sprott Shaw alumni include [[Emily Carr]] and Bill Hughes, former CEO of the [[Vancouver Canucks]]. |
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⚫ | In 2012, the school, formerly known as Sprott-Shaw Community College, restructured into Sprott Shaw College and Sprott Shaw Degree College. In 2013, Sprott Shaw Degree College was renamed [[Acsenda School of Management|Ascenda School of Management]]. In 2016, Ascenda School of Management became part of the EduCo Education Group. |
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Today, the modern campuses of Sprott Shaw train over 3,500 students each year at 16 campuses across British Columbia. All locations feature small class sizes, hands-on training, and job placement support. |
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Sprott Shaw’s program offerings today include [[Licensed practical nurse|Practical Nursing]], [[Dental assistant|Dental Assistant]], [[Early childhood education|Early Childhood Education]], [[Community service|Community Support Worker]], [[Digital marketing|Sales and Digital Marketing]], [[International trade|International Trade]], [[Design]], [[Tradesman|Trades]], and much more.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sprott Shaw College|url=https://sprottshaw.com/a-z-program-list/|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Sprott Shaw College|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Corporate== |
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Motto | Learning with Purpose Since 1903 |
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Type | Private career college, community college |
Established | 1903 |
President | Victor Tesan |
Students | 3,500 (annually) |
Location | British Columbia , Canada |
Nickname | Sprott Shaw |
Website | sprottshaw |
Sprott Shaw College is a private Canadian college, headquartered in British Columbia.[1] Sprott Shaw offers programs in areas such as Healthcare and Nursing, Business, Administration, Trades, Design, Human and Social Services, and Early Childhood Education.
History
[edit]Sprott Shaw College is one of British Columbia’s oldest post-secondary institutions. To date, the Victoria campus, which opened in 1913, is Sprott Shaw’s longest standing location.[2]
Founding
[edit]In 1903, Robert James Sprott partnered with William Henry Shaw of Shaw Colleges to open the first Sprott Shaw College campus, then called Vancouver Business Institute, but renamed to Sprott Shaw Business Institute.[3]
Following the success of the first college, they opened more campuses across cities in Western Canada including Vancouver, Nanaimo, and Victoria.[4]
By 1921, the Sprott Shaw chain was the largest commercial school in Western Canada with 12 banner schools across Canada and a few locations in the United States.[5]
In 1964, Ernie Henderson of Henderson Colleges purchased and acquired Sprott Shaw and was the owner until his death in 1974. After this, the Victoria campus was then purchased by Commander Robert N.G. (Bud) Smith, who operated the school until 1988, when Terry Hackett purchased the school.[6]
Program Offerings
[edit]Ever since its inception, Sprott Shaw College has offered programs based on the demands of the market.
In their early years, Sprott Shaw specifically designed programs to retrain military personnel after the First World War. This training included Morse Code, Radio Broadcasting, and Aviation. During this time, the college also established a broadcast station, with a signal connection that could be read as far away as Hawaii.[7]
In addition to being a pioneer of commercial radio in British Columbia, Sprott Shaw began one of the province’s flight schools. Their flight school took over British Columbia Airways and offered flight training at their Aviation School. During this time, gliders were used to teach students elementary flight principles.[8]
Sprott Shaw Today
[edit]In 2012, the school, formerly known as Sprott-Shaw Community College, restructured into Sprott Shaw College and Sprott Shaw Degree College. In 2013, Sprott Shaw Degree College was renamed Ascenda School of Management. In 2016, Ascenda School of Management became part of the EduCo Education Group.
Today, the modern campuses of Sprott Shaw train over 3,500 students each year at 16 campuses across British Columbia. All locations feature small class sizes, hands-on training, and job placement support.
Sprott Shaw’s program offerings today include Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Early Childhood Education, Community Support Worker, Sales and Digital Marketing, International Trade, Design, Trades, and much more.[9]
Corporate
[edit]In December 2007, Sprott Shaw Community College was acquired by CIBT Education Group Inc. They now operate under the legal name of Sprott Shaw College Inc. Sprott Shaw continues to expand its market and now has partnerships across the globe.
Since 2017, Victor Tesan has been the President of Sprott Shaw College. (see Financial Statements)
References
[edit]- ^ "Private Career Training Institutions Act", SBC 2003, c.79
- ^ "Sprott Shaw College". Sprott Shaw College. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "Sprott Shaw College". Sprott Shaw College. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ Federation, British Columbia Historical. "British Columbia Historical News". open.library.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ Federation, British Columbia Historical. "British Columbia Historical News". open.library.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
- ^ "Sprott Shaw College". Sprott Shaw College. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "CHQB and BC Radio History". www.bcradiohistory.com. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
- ^ "Sprott Shaw College". Sprott Shaw College. 2021-02-04. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
- ^ "Sprott Shaw College". Sprott Shaw College. Retrieved 2021-02-11.