Unleash your potential: Okanagan College invites community to "Try a Trade"
April 3, 2024
Are the trades for you? Have you ever felt the call of a different career path? Are you curious about trades but unsure where to start? Look no further! Okanagan College (OC), in partnership with the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO), is thrilled to announce its upcoming "Try a Trade" event, inviting all eager learners and aspiring tradespeople to explore a world of possibilities on April 25 at OC’s Kelowna campus.“Okanagan College is pleased to partner with CHBA-CO to offer the Try a Trade event....
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Countdown is on for move-in to new student housing at Okanagan College
March 27, 2024
When the fall term starts in September, the number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double.A new student housing building at the corner of K.L.O. Road and Campus West Road is still a few months away from being move-in-ready; however, Â黨´«Ă˝is anticipating a construction-related milestone in the coming weeks, with the building nearing “substantial completion.”The six-storey building includes elements of mass timber and features unique design elements from two well-known Indigenous artists. It wi...
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Help us enhance the Â黨´«Ă˝website and win Â黨´«Ă˝merch!
March 13, 2024
College Relations has embarked on several web-related projects to enhance the student experience on the Â黨´«Ă˝website, making access to our programming as easy as possible.We need the help of our Â黨´«Ă˝community and we've got OC-branded draw prizes for your help!Take the Â黨´«Ă˝website questionnaire and help us identify issues on the website so we can tackle them, supporting prospective and current students' journey on our website.Complete the questionnaire and provide your email at the end for a chance to win prizes, including newly branded ...
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How to work with College Relations
March 13, 2024
The College Relations department at Okanagan College is responsible for public relations, media relations, institutional marketing, communications and advertising, social media, graphic design and institutional event promotion and co-ordination (including convocation). We support the College’s web properties and social media channels, develop marketing assets for the recruitment team and program and service areas, publish the Â黨´«Ă˝This Week employee newsletter, and support ou...
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Okanagan College students advance in finance research challenge
March 13, 2024
A student trio from the Okanagan College (OC) School of Business are on their way to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge Sub-Regionals. This follows a win at a local level competition hosted by CFA Societies of British Columbia in Vancouver last month. “As a CFA affiliated institution, Okanagan College is honoured to support our students in competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge,” said Joe Baker, Dean, School of Business. “We’re excited to see how far our students can go using the ...
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Students to explore theme of progress at showcase event
March 11, 2024
For Nikita Worm, attending Adult Upgrading classes at Okanagan College changed her outlook and gave her life new meaning. Learning new skills through one of OC’s foundational programs, was just the tonic to help support her in her outlook on life. "The College and the courses here have helped me to be so positive about my life and my future. I feel like I’m worth something now," said Worm. Worm will be one of many students presenting their work at an upcoming student showcase, scheduled to take ...
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Suspense and intrigue guaranteed in Red Dot Players' biggest production yet
March 8, 2024
Get your ticket and climb aboard for a delightful evening of murder and mystery as OC’s Red Dot Players bring to life Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. For the play’s assistant Director and Â黨´«Ă˝alumna Kendra Holly Grant, the support of Red Dot Players and her former professor has given her the opportunity to take her skills from the classroom to directing her first show. “I am very excited to progress my knowledge with Jeremy Beaulne, who was my teacher and mentor while attending Okanagan College,” said ...
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Thrive Here video celebrates lessons learned in a 'classroom like no other'
March 8, 2024
For 20-year-old AJ Nguoth, playing basketball is about more than jump shots and free throws.On the court, Nguoth says he works through real life struggles as he's putting his energy into the game. Playing basketball is also a reminder that he is on the right path. The sport has been his north star since he was 11, keeping him focused on school and inspiring him to dream big for his life.Nguoth, an Okanagan College Coyotes Basketball player and first-year Â黨´«Ă˝student, is one of several student athletes featured in a new video by the O...
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Â黨´«Ă˝students to showcase sustainable projects in green construction industry
March 4, 2024
When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at Okanagan College, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at Â黨´«Ă˝after graduation.“Okanagan College's SBT program is highly relevant and offered excellent growth potential for my career,” said Omar. “The program is very comprehensive in the technical aspects and considers the social, environmental and business aspects. It provided me with the necessary tools and ski...
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Highstreet champions careers in Trades with $1-million gift to Okanagan College to benefit students
February 28, 2024
Are you considering post-secondary? Kelowna-based real estate and development company, Highstreet, wants you to know that pursuing a skilled trade can lead to a rewarding career, full of growth, success and leadership opportunities.It is this message and a desire to support students that has motivated Highstreet to donate an astounding $1 million dollars to Okanagan College’s Trades and Apprenticeship programs.Their gift will focus on providing financial support to students starting an entry-level trades program. Thirteen annual bur...
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