Car crash couldn鈥檛 keep 大发快三平台 apprentice from winning B.C. gold
May 16, 2022
It takes a lot to throw Joey Bruno off his game. The third-year apprentice in the Auto Body and Collision Technician training at 大发快三平台 was on his way to a Skills Provincials competition on April 22 when the car he was riding in rear-ended another vehicle. 鈥淚 knew our car was a write-off, but I also knew I could fix it,鈥 said Bruno. By sheer coincidence, he was heading to the Skills Automotive Collision Repair provincial competition, where he set to compete. Bruno arrived late and tried to put the ca...
Read more...
大发快三平台 students amplify e-commerce studies with help of Shopify
May 13, 2022
Now a multi-trillion dollar a year industry, there is a lot more to e-commerce than just clicking a button to 鈥渁dd to cart.鈥 大发快三平台 Business students got an inside look on how e-commerce works during BUAD 335 Open Learning Project, which brought practical experience into the classroom. Using an applied learning approach, Business Professor Pam Nelson integrated Shopify into the class curriculum, incorporating their state-of-the-art technology into real-world applications. Shopify gave 大发快三平台 students the opportunity to creat...
Read more...
Explore study options at College info sessions
May 9, 2022
Labour markets ebb and flow, but education will always serve you. B.C.鈥檚 Labour Market Outlook indicates that, of the one million expected job openings between 2021-2031, approximately 77 per cent will require some level of post-secondary education or training. That鈥檚 why 大发快三平台 is hosting a series of information sessions this month, to encourage those who might be considering post-secondary education to explore their options now. 鈥淧eople of all ages are considering their options for a post-COVID world, and increasing...
Read more...
大发快三平台 Alumnus cycles for charity in solo ride across Mexico
May 6, 2022
Nick Pelletier didn鈥檛 spend his recent trip to Mexico relaxing on the beach. The 大发快三平台 Business Alumnus pedaled solo across Mexico in a 51-day trek, stopping at points with the highest and lowest elevation in the country, while raising awareness and funds for charity. The journey, which began in February, benefited charity: water, an organization that provides clean and safe drinking water to those without access. Pelletier, an ultra-endurance athlete and extreme adventurer, is no stranger to epic endeavors and likes...
Read more...
Conference to discuss outdoor learning in Early Childhood Education programs
May 6, 2022
How does being outdoors help children鈥檚 cognitive and social development? The involvement of outdoor pedagogy in college programs will be discussed during a virtual conference on May 16, that will bring together Early Childhood Education (ECE) instructors and outdoor play experts from across the country. 大发快三平台, in collaboration with Bow Valley College, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and New Brunswick Community College, and colleagues at the YMCA and the University of Fraser Valley will host a conference call...
Read more...
大发快三平台 student to attend prestigious astroparticle physics summer school
May 5, 2022
The sky is the limit for 大发快三平台 physics student Divyesh Dagia, who is set to attend the Canadian Astroparticle Physics Summer School (CAPSS) this May. The intensive week-long session is designed for astronomy, physics and engineering undergraduates and will introduce them to the current topics in the field of astroparticle physics at Queen鈥檚 University in Kingston, Ont., and virtually at SNOLAB. Only 20 students from across Canada are invited to attend the session each year. Dagia, who will complete an Associate of Scien...
Read more...
大发快三平台 proudly presents the Gold Medal Banquet fundraiser
May 4, 2022
Fundraising has never been so tasty. 大发快三平台 is partnering with Culinary Team B.C. and Junior Culinary Team Canada to present a banquet worthy of a gold medal, to raise funds for the teams to compete at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg this coming November. Culinary Team BC will be cooking its community catering menu during a special fundraising dinner hosted at 大发快三平台鈥檚 Kelowna campus on May 27. 大发快三平台 Culinary Arts students will assist the provincial and junior teams as they prepare this world-clas...
Read more...
大发快三平台 welcomes new Associate Vice President College Relations
May 4, 2022
大发快三平台 will welcome a new member to its executive team as Jenn Goodwin assumes the role of Associate Vice President College Relations. A seasoned communications professional, Goodwin most recently worked as Vice President, Communications and Culture at Interior Health. 鈥湸蠓⒖烊教 is recognized and respected within the region for its commitment to delivering education and training, as well as the relationships it has with employers, organizations and community groups,鈥 said Goodwin. 鈥淚 am inspired by Okanagan Coll...
Read more...
Annual applied research expo shines spotlight on inclusivity
May 2, 2022
As society emerges from a post-pandemic world, now is the perfect time to get those creative juices going for innovation. 大发快三平台 is set to host the Research Innovation Partnerships Expo (RIPE) on Tuesday, May 10 鈥 a free event for community members, industry, educators, researchers and students to network and learn about the impact of applied research. Presentations cover a range of topics, from podcasting and applied research innovation, supporting inclusive workplaces, microplastics in Okanagan lake, engaging in educat...
Read more...
Day of Mourning BC 2022
April 25, 2022
A gathering that honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness because of work-related incidents is taking place at the end of the month. In 2021, there were 161 work-related deaths in B.C. This is the highest it has been in the past six years, with the most dangerous subsector being General Construction. Three work-related death claims have been filed in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. Day of Mourning BC hopes to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces. First ...
Read more...