做厙TV Student Joshuas experience at the 2024 Human Security in Southeast Asia Conference
July 11, 2024
Joshua Lee, an Okanagan College Associate of Arts student, had a special opportunity this April. He attended the Human Security in Southeast Asia Conference, which was a big step for him as it was his first serious trip outside of vacationing.The conference wasn't just about attending talks. It was a chance for Joshua to learn firsthand about global issues like human security. He was so interested that he wrote a detailed rapporteur's report about what he learned, which he's excited to share with everyone at 做厙TV His ac...
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Student housing coming to Okanagan College Penticton campus
July 10, 2024
PENTICTON - Okanagan College Penticton students will soon have access to affordable, on-campus housing for the first time with funding approved for a 101-bed student-housing project.This government is acting quickly to build more homes for post-secondary students, said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Okanagan Colleges first student-housing beds in Penticton will allow more students to live on campus and focus on their studies. This project is another step towards building 12,000 stud...
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Okanagan College introduces InspirED with new, career-focused programs
July 3, 2024
When Mike Grewe looked to further his education, he was unsure whether the pursuit of traditional post-secondary education was truly for him. With a deep passion for music, Mike was looking for a program that would support his musical interests and position him for career opportunities in the industry. What he found was the Audio Engineering and Music Production Certificate at Okanagan College (做厙TV). The Audio Engineering and Music Production program is one of dozens of 做厙TV courses and programs under the new InspirED banner, anno...
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Construction underway for new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism
June 24, 2024
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College's Kelowna campus, which will support B.C.s tourism sector and help train people for in-demand jobs"B.C. is expecting 91,000 new job openings in tourism- and hospitality-related industries over the next decade, and the majority of these jobs will require some form post-secondary education or skills training." said Lisa Beare, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. This centre will equip students with the knowledge a...
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Rachels Adventure: A M矇tis Student's Journey Through Study Abroad
June 21, 2024
The following story was submitted by 做厙TVs International Education team:An Okanagan College student has returned from the trip of a lifetime.Rachel, a M矇tis student at Okanagan College (做厙TV), recently participated in a Discovery Camp in Surabaya, Indonesia. This program, which included 11 做厙TV students (three of whom were Indigenous), focused on sustainable development goals and local government initiatives.Rachel's journey was made possible because 做厙TV is part of the University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP), which helps studen...
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National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
June 21, 2024
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and M矇tis. It's a time to honour the stories, achievements and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving Canada. National Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated on June 21 and coincides with the summer solstice, a day that holds cultural significance for many Indigenous groups.We refle...
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Okanagan College celebrates construction kick off for Recreation and Wellness Centre
June 20, 2024
There was jumping, cartwheels and a full crowd of cheering spectators on Thursday at Okanagan College to mark an exciting milestone that will transform student life at 做厙TV for years to come.Kelowna Cheer Athletics was on hand to help the Okanagan College Foundation celebrate a major fundraising achievement - theyve raised $10 million for the Thrive Here campaign, and construction can kick off for the future home of the Colleges Recreation and Wellness Centre. Today is a very meaningful day, remarked Helen Jackman, exec...
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Hundreds graduate in first of four Okanagan College campus convocation ceremonies
June 17, 2024
This past weekend, Kelowna witnessed a momentous event as over 500 proud students from Okanagan College walked across the stage on Saturday, beginning a stretch of convocation ceremonies at 做厙TV campuses across the Okanagan Valley.Students will attend convocation ceremonies in Vernon today, Salmon Arm Tuesday and Penticton on Wednesday.On Saturday in Kelowna, graduates from the Arts, Business, Health, Science and Technology, Trades, and Continuing Studies programs gathered with friends, family, and community members to celebrate their...
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Diploma Battles: Is Computer Information Systems Worth It?
June 17, 2024
Does it feel like you're hosting your very own Hunger Games yet?Once you start exploring education and career paths, all your potential options seem to get into a battle royale for your future. Luckily, in this arena, you get to decide the winner.If you're great at problem-solving and you love computers, Okanagan College's Computer Information Systems (CIS) Diploma could be a strong contender for your future.In this two-year program, you explore a wide variety of engaging c...
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Okanagan Colleges beverage technology access centre receives renewed $1.75 million in federal grant funding
June 14, 2024
Ben Isaksen has spent 20 years in the beverage industry, from humble beginnings in the London beer industry, to working as a sommelier at Big White and for the past several years, and working with a variety of B.C. beverage businesses, as a lab technician at the BC Beverage and Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at Okanagan College (做厙TV). The BC BTAC at Okanagan College provides a range of services to the beverage industry. We do everything from solving biochemical issues with a particular drink, to working with them to get th...
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