Carlton Trail College

Located in the heart of Saskatchewan, Carlton Trail College offers students the opportunity to learn where they live. With campuses in Humboldt, Punnichy, Watrous and Wynyard, and long-term classrooms in Wakaw and Wadena, Carlton Trail provides programs and services that serve the needs of students, business and industry in east-central Saskatchewan. 

Education at Carlton Trail is linked to key industries in the area, including health care, mining and manufacturing. In-person offerings include trades and technology, health and safety, and computers and technology, while online programs enable individuals to learn from their own homes. A minimum two-week work-experience component is incorporated into all full-time institute credit programs. Safety certifications and related industry training may be offered in select programs. Scholarships are available to students enrolled in programs that are 12 weeks or longer. 

In 2024, Carlton Trail College launched the BHP Potash Academy in partnership with BHP, a mining and extraction company. Students in the program graduate with two certificates in mining and employment at the BHP Jansen Mine site. 

Services like academic advising, career planning, scholarships and employment supports help transition the student from education to employment. More than 90 percent of the school’s post-secondary graduates find employment in their field. 

Carlton Trail College recently became a designated learning institution, allowing the college to accept international students. The first cohort of international students will begin classes in September of 2025.

The Humboldt campus’s facilities are connected to a building it shares with the municipality, which includes a fitness centre, curling rink, skating rink, swimming pool and convention centre. Courses in the welding program take place at the trades building in Humboldt, while electrical and nursing programs are offered in Watrous.

Quick facts

School size:
Small

Tuition:
Diploma $4,500-$7,300
Certificate $3,500-$6,600

Residence offerings:
No

Popular programs

English Language Training
Adult Basic Education
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Practical Nursing Diploma
Primary Care Paramedic Certificate

Cool options

Training for the Mining Industry: Students prepare to enter the industry with programs that include mining essentials and pre-apprenticeship trades training.
Heavy Equipment Operator: This program offers specialty training on two pieces of equipment, including a crawler tractor, an excavator or a front-end loader.
Volunteer Firefighter Training: This program delivers training to more than 40 volunteer fire departments in the province.