Shaping impact together

Community

Culinary students serving food to the community

When education and community move forward together

For decades, VCC has used education to respond to the community’s needs and priorities. Postsecondary institutions have a duty to play an active role in social change. We shape our programs and partnerships through collaboration and accountability to advance ​inclusion, ​​sustainability, and ​reconciliation.

People packing boxes for Spud.ca, an online grocery delivery service
Dental students performing a dental examination on a young patient

A college built to serve its city

At VCC, service is central to learning. Our campuses are part of a larger civic ecosystem, where education supports individual growth and community wellbeing. Student-run services offer hands-on experience while reflecting our commitments to access, inclusion, and care. These spaces show what’s possible when joint efforts between learners and the public create lasting value.
VCC Seiffert Market + Bakeshop ribbon cutting event to inaugurate its opening.

Impact through partnerships

Our partnerships are built on shared responsibility. We work with businesses, non-profits, Indigenous communities, government, and residents to find solutions that meet the changing needs of our city and province. This includes supporting efforts to address workforce gaps, climate resilience, and social equity. Together, we’re shaping inclusive, adaptable systems.
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People packing boxes for Spud.ca, an online grocery delivery service

Responding to real challenges

Donor support helps VCC tackle urgent challenges like food insecurity, workforce gaps, and reconciliation. It powers programs rooted in equity and sustainability, and removes barriers to education. By giving, you help students lead with purpose and build a stronger, more inclusive future.
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Spaces that bring us together

VCC campuses are a part of Vancouver’s city life. From community forums to cultural gatherings, our spaces are places where dialogue happens, stories are shared, and ideas take root.

A fundraiser gala event held at the VCC event space

Event spaces

​Host your next gathering at VCC. Our campuses feature auditoriums, classrooms, and multipurpose rooms that can be set up for concerts, workshops, meetings, or community celebrations.
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A director filming in the kitchen.

​Campus filming

​Bring your story to life at VCC. With a mix of modern classrooms, open courtyards, and central city locations, our campuses offer flexible backdrops for film and media projects.
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Three women are seated around a table in the Indigenous gathering space, talking and laughing

​Gathering space

​VCC’s Indigenous gathering spaces are welcoming places for ceremony, connection, and community. They reflect our commitment to culturally safe spaces where Indigenous students, faculty, and community members feel at home.
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Community in action

Collaboration is how we move our values into action. Every year, VCC works alongside local organizations, civic leaders, and residents to create experiences that serve, connect, and uplift our communities.

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These numbers reflect something more profound: a college that shows up, builds trust, and helps shape what’s possible when education and community work together.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.