大发快三平台 Life
Meet Helen Pleavin, RV Service Technician Foundation
July 12, 2022
Q: How did you hear about 大发快三平台鈥檚 program? A: I looked up the program online when I heard about the RV Tech career and was thrilled to find a local post-secondary institute offering the training so I could take it close to home! Q: Why did you want to pursue this career? A: I worked in the tourism industry for 20 years and wanted a career that was more practical and hands-on. I felt like being an RV Service Technician would be a good fit to my previous experienc...
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Meet Josh Lang, RV Service Technician Foundation
July 12, 2022
Q: How did you hear about 大发快三平台鈥檚 program? A: I heard about the program at the Abbotsford RV show, I applied because of the wide variety of areas we learn about. Q: Why did you want to pursue this career? A: I love the outdoors and repairing things so I thought it would be a great fit for me to learn how to repair RVs. Also, a lot of the skills I am learning transfer to other aspects of my life. Q: Do you have a favourite learning experience or project whi...
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Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Sales Help Fund the Future of Healthcare in the Okanagan
June 29, 2022
The Royal Canadian Legion has donated $80,000 from its Poppy Fund to support 大发快三平台鈥檚 new multidisciplinary Health Sciences Centre. The Centre, which is located at 大发快三平台鈥檚 Kelowna campus, is a state-of-the-art training facility for health and social care students. It opened its doors in 2021. 鈥淲e took a building tour and were extremely impressed with the advanced level of training being provided. We believe in the power of education, and we鈥檙e proud to invest in the next generation of health care providers,鈥...
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New 大发快三平台 student housing coming to Kelowna
June 27, 2022
Student housing spaces at 大发快三平台鈥檚 Kelowna campus will more than double as construction starts on the first on-campus student housing to be added in more than 30 years. 鈥淭ogether with 大发快三平台, we are investing in student housing that will benefit generations of learners who can focus on their studies without worrying about where they will live,鈥 said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training. 鈥淲e are working hard to deliver 8,000 new student housing spaces on campus throughout B.C. by 2028, an...
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Convocation stoles featuring Syilx, Secwepemc pictographs honour graduates
June 20, 2022
As Canadians prepare to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 大发快三平台 is recognizing Indigenous graduates in a new and special way. This year for the first time, Indigenous students who cross the stage at 大发快三平台 convocation and commencement ceremonies are being gifted with a specially designed convocation stole, embroidered with Syilx and Secwepemc pictographs. 鈥淥n National Indigenous Peoples Day and every day, it is critically important that we remember and appreciate the privilege it is to live, work and play on ...
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大发快三平台 welcomes new Dean, Health and Social Development
June 8, 2022
大发快三平台 is welcoming a provincial and national leader in health care to its academic team. Carly Hall will be joining 大发快三平台 as Dean, Health and Social Development, which offers nine programs training the next generation of healthcare and social development professionals. 鈥淐arly brings extensive experience leading curriculum development provincially and leading professional bodies nationally as the health care sector experiences rapid change. We are confident she will quickly become a valued leader to Okanagan ...
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How sweet it is: Culinary Arts students celebrate Commencement in person
June 6, 2022
This year, 大发快三平台 Culinary Arts students can savour success together, during the first in-person Summer Commencement ceremony held in two years. 大发快三平台 Trades and Apprenticeship students completing foundation, diploma and apprenticeship level programs will cross the stage Thursday, June 9 at 大发快三平台. Trades and Apprenticeship programs were among those especially challenged by the impacts of the pandemic. Food services on campus were greatly reduced, which meant that unlike other years, the Culinary Arts students cou...
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大发快三平台 names Honorary Fellows for 2022
May 24, 2022
大发快三平台 is bestowing its highest honour on three notable residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through education, public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Dennis Gabelhouse, Clifford Serwa and Howard Soon have been selected by the College as its 2022 Honorary Fellows. 鈥淓ach of these remarkable individuals have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting education opportunities for Okanagan learners,鈥 said 大发快三平台 President Neil Fassina. 鈥淭hey have contributed to the social...
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College honours Kathy Butler with Distinguished Service Award
May 18, 2022
The first executive director of the 大发快三平台 Foundation, Kathy Butler, will be recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. 鈥淜athy left a legacy of growth and development and a significant record of fundraising at the College,鈥 says Neil Fassina, President 大发快三平台. 鈥淯nder her guidance, and with the support of a team of dedicated volunteers and staff, she helped thousands of students achieve their education and career goals. Her leadership supported the college鈥檚 evolution in modern development practices, demon...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Gala screenings for Why We Write: Poets of Vernon showcase work of 大发快三平台 faculty
April 21, 2022
A documentary that began in 2017 will screen next week with its first screenings. The project, produced and directed by 大发快三平台 English Professor and self-proclaimed budding filmmaker Hannah Calder and Curtis Emde is having upcoming gala screenings at the end of the month in Vernon. Why We Write: Poets of Vernon features the thriving writing community in the North Okanagan community. Calder and Emde wanted to showcase poets who were born in Vernon, who have chosen to live their lives in the valley and the Syilx storytellers...
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College鈥檚 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair returns after hiatus
March 23, 2022
If you are thinking about next steps for your career in this hot job market, 大发快三平台鈥檚 popular Business Expo & Employment Fair is coming up. The event is back for its 14th year, once again connecting students and community members with an abundance of local, provincial and national employment opportunities. The 大发快三平台 School of Business and 大发快三平台鈥檚 Student, Graduate and Co-op Employment Centre is presenting the 14th Annual Business Expo & Employment Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 30. The event is held at Okanagan C...
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New reverse osmosis equipment at BC BTAC to help beverage industry
March 18, 2022
The burgeoning beverage industry has more quality assurance equipment at its disposal thanks to 大发快三平台鈥檚 British Columbia Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC). The BC BTAC has acquired a reverse osmosis (RO) system for use at its Penticton-based facility, in support of research and development among beverage manufacturers. 鈥淩everse osmosis systems can be significantly beneficial as the industry adapts to climate change impacts,鈥 said Wes Peterson, BC BTAC Manager. 鈥淢any growers are concerned about how environment...
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Meet Cam Egan, Biology Professor
March 8, 2022
Q: What is your name and role at 大发快三平台? A: Cameron Egan, College Professor in the Department of Biology Q: What did you take at 大发快三平台/OUC? When did you graduate? What campus did you attend? A: I was enrolled in the Associate of Science program at the Vernon campus 2003-2005. This was during the transition years between OUC and 大发快三平台. Q: Why did you choose your program at 大发快三平台? A: Biology always fascinated me as a high school...
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