做厙TV community steps up to support wildfire efforts
August 24, 2023
The 做厙TV community has been busy this week, stepping up to support wildfire efforts in their communities and supporting friends, family and neighbours in many different ways. The cancellation of this weeks Connections event at Okanagan College, an event led by employees to kick off a new school year, meant some timely donations of lunches and snacks went out to people who are supporting the wildfire efforts in the Okanagan Valley. It was just one example of the many efforts the 做厙TV community has undertaken in their communities...
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做厙TV alum turns passion for music into a career in DJing
August 16, 2023
Set to release six original songs next month on Apple Music and Spotify, Himrose Bajajs career as DJ Hamy Shah is hitting new high notes. As a child, Himrose Baja felt an instant connection to the Punjabi music his mom played in their home. Now thanks to a unique music production course at 做厙TV hes creating his own songs blending Punjabi language and hip-hop beats. Himrose, who came to 做厙TV as an international student and is now a Canadian permanent resident living in Kelowna, is set to release six original songs...
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Okanagan College welcomes new board member
August 14, 2023
Okanagan College is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Battersby as the newest member of its Board of Governors. Battersby brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, having dedicated over 30 years of service to the College and the community. Prior to her retirement in 2021, Battersby served as the Student Services Financial Awards Analyst at Okanagan College, where she played a large role in supporting students in their educational pursuits. Her deep understanding of the institution, its programs, and its...
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OneSky Community Resources receives funding to offer free tuition for new Early Childhood Education program at 做厙TVs Penticton Campus
August 10, 2023
OneSky Community Resources, in collaboration with Okanagan College (做厙TV) and the Government of British Columbia, is excited to announce a new Early Childhood Education (ECE) program featuring free tuition and a flexible delivery method for people living in the South Okanagan. The program is designed to help support the childcare industry in the South Okanagan with 15 seats in the free program which begins Aug. 26 at 做厙TVs Penticton campus. Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify for the funding. We are thrilled to receive ...
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Nearly 30 courses at Okanagan College qualify for B.C. future skills grant toward tuition
July 6, 2023
A new grant offered by the B.C. Government can be used toward nearly 30 short-term skills training courses at Okanagan College this fall, expanding options for people who want to upgrade their skills, advance their careers and pursue in-demand jobs across the region. The $3,500 per person grant was announced earlier this year as part of the Provinces StrongerBC: Future Ready Action Plan, which invests $480 million into skills training and workforce development. "Every action we are taking is designed to build a better future fo...
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做厙TV alum empowers seniors with financial planning expertise
June 29, 2023
做厙TV alum Kayla Caruana was the youngest Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in Canada when she received her designation in January 2019, just 18 months after completing her program at the Okanagan School of Business. She credits her professors at Okanagan College for the training and encouragement that led her to explore the CFP designation. And Caruana was just getting started. Following the completion of her Bachelor of Business Administration from 做厙TV, during her last semester of studies she went on to found her own financial pla...
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$40,000 gift creates lasting tribute to former Okanagan University College Professor Dr. Sylvia Janet Russell
June 27, 2023
In her twenty-year tenure as a history professor at Okanagan University College (the predecessor to Okanagan College), Dr. Sylvia Janet Russell breathed life into bustling classrooms, transforming them into vibrant hubs of knowledge and inspiration. Now in a fitting tribute to her legacy, an anonymous $40,000 gift will establish a bursary fund in her honour. The Dr. Sylvia Janet Russell Memorial Fund will provide bursaries to students who have fulfilled the graduation requirements for Okanagan Colleges Associate of Arts diploma - ...
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College convocation centers Indigenous culture, protocol
June 21, 2023
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, Okanagan College reflects on its commitments to reconciliation and the rich history, diverse cultures and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples. While we still have work to do, this has been a meaningful year for Okanagan Colleges journey toward reconciliation, says Rhea Dupuis, Associate Director of Indigenization at the College. For the first time, communities came together at each of our four college campuses to celebrate graduates, where ceremonies centered around Indigenous pro...
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Okanagan College hosts You @ 做厙TV Event to showcase programs and services
June 13, 2023
With summer approaching and many people making their college or university plans for the fall, Okanagan College is extending an invitation to the community to explore the many opportunities available at 做厙TV. Applicants, admitted students, parents and anyone interested in learning more about programs and life at 做厙TV are invited to attend You@做厙TV on Tuesday, June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Colleges Vernon campus. During the event, application fees for all programs will be waived. You@做厙TV is an opportunity to explore various ...
Read more...Medicine wheel and traditional teachings inspire 做厙TV students preparing for the workplace
June 5, 2023
Okanagan College students preparing for careers as education assistants are benefiting from teaching that goes beyond what you learn from textbooks and in classrooms. Earlier this spring, a seminar led by Dodie Jones, a member of the Splatsin te Secw矇pemc, introduced students in the Certified Education Assistant Program in Salmon Arm to the medicine wheel, its significance and meaning. The workshop, titled Medicine Wheel and Traditional Teaching Grounded in Culture, incorporated traditional teachings of the Secw矇pemc people and ...
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