College of the North Atlantic-Gander is Newfoundland and Labrador’s (NL) public college – one of the largest post-secondary educational and skills training centres in Atlantic Canada, with a history dating back 50 years. Today, College of the North Atlantic has 17 campus locations, which include facilities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador; thousands of students studying our curriculum at various partner universities in China; and, a technical education college for the State of Qatar in the Middle East.

In College of the North Atlantic-Gander, we have over 100 full-time program offerings for approximately 9,000 students each year. Gander campus of College of the North Atlantic is located in central Newfoundland, the “Crossroads of the World”. It is a close-knit community with many large city amenities and is a 3.5 hour drive from both St. John’s and Corner Brook. Gander campus has a proud history of serving the training and educational needs of adults in this province. Built in 1963, and expanded and renovated several times, the campus has offered a variety of programs related to the economic and social development needs of our citizens.

Our graduates number in the thousands and are major contributors to the economic development of the province and nation. Our students benefit from many on-campus resources including a Student Services Office, Student Development Officer, Guidance Counselor, Library & Career Exploration Centre, Cafeteria services, and an active Student Council. Gander has a population of 10,000 residents. It is a growing community with many amenities including an international airport, the Arts & Culture Centre, community pool, gyms and other recreational facilities, shopping, and close proximity to the famous Gander River and Terra Nova National Park, as well as many other attractions.