TRIO SSS Scholar Receives 2023 Montana Student Volunteer Award

Jade Dempsey, SKC TRIO SSS Scholar and Elementary Education Student, is one of 12 Montana College Students awarded the 2023 Montana Student Volunteer Award. Jade is involved in many community service projects, all involving collecting donations for a community organization. For example, she has collected donations for a fundraiser her family does every year in…

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Early Childhood Department Recognized for Excellence in Research and Education

Interdepartmental Collaboration and Commitment Drive Success for Head Start Teachers Salish Kootenai College’s (SKC) Early Childhood Department has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Early Childhood Research Award from the University of Montana Early Childhood Institute. The recognition highlights the tireless efforts of faculty and staff from various departments across campus, all dedicated to…

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Tech Hub – Charging into the Future

Montana is looking to establish a tech hub in the state, and Salish Kootenai College and the University of Montana-Missoula are participating in efforts to provide workforce training for the new industry. Salish Kootenai College has launched a new degree program in computer science to help provide students with the skills needed to succeed in…

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Culturally congruent care

Salish Kootenai College’s Registered Nursing Program, focuses on providing culturally congruent care to Native American patients. The program seeks to address the lack of cultural competency in the healthcare industry. The program includes a Native American studies course that covers the history and culture of the Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d’Oreille tribes. Additionally, the program…

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