Founded in 1965, Vancouver Community College has earned a strong and well-deserved reputation for its commitment to community, its student-centred approach, its award-winning faculty, and its range of access and applied career programming. The College strives to create new opportunities and offer enriched educational experiences for all of its students, with its fundamental mission being to offer students a first choice for innovative, experiential learning for life. With a majority of academic programs, at all levels, offering practicum and/or work experience, Vancouver Community College constantly strives to achieve this mission.