Articles tagged "做厙TV Alumni Association"
Okanagan College grad gains recognition as Canadas Young Professional of the Year
March 31, 2026
When Gurleen Gang left Nairobi, Kenya, for Canada a decade ago, he had a dream of becoming a civil engineer. What he didnt know then was that his journey would lead him to become Canadas 2026 Young Professional of the Year, recognized nationally by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies. Gang credits the hands-on, industry-focused training he received at Okanagan College (做厙TV) for playing a key role in his success.When I compared my options, I realized the Civil Engineering Technol...
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From students to supporters A full circle moment!
October 20, 2025
Alumni siblings Jennifer and Josh Tocher know firsthand the power of education and the difference it can make in someones life. Thats why they created the Tocher Family Culinary Arts Award, supporting the next generation of culinary talent at 做厙TVThis years recipient, Nathan Clark, recently completed the Culinary Arts program and will continue his studies in the Pastry Chef program to build on his skills and pursue his dream. This award means so much to me. Its helping me take the next step toward the Pastry Arts p...
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From night shifts to digital cartography
April 24, 2025
Omar Algiasena still remembers those late nights working at Walmart in Salmon Arm, finishing up overnights before swapping his worker vest for a backpack and heading down to Okanagan College (做厙TV). When the rest of the town slept, Omar worked as the overnight support manager at the store and later shifted his focus from inventory management to geospatial coordinates and mapping technologies.Originally from Baghdad, Iraq, Algiasena had come to Canada with an engineering degree but wished to pursue a field of work that combined h...
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Okanagan College alum gives $25K to power of sport
November 8, 2024
Sport teaches you to handle any challenge, says Kelly LoudounKelly Loudoun has no regrets when he looks back at his decision to attend Okanagan College (做厙TV) and study business, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours.You cant deny the power of the 做厙TV business degree, says Loudoun, who owns Loudoun Construction and Development, now in its fifth year.Being an entrepreneur is difficult and its a lot of hard work. Having been through those challenging experiences and lean years, it becomes quite rewarding as...
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Local endurance athlete and 做厙TV grad shares insights on sport as keynote speaker at alumni AGM
September 10, 2024
做厙TV Alumni Association kick-off new season with a $25,000 gift to new Recreation and Wellness Centre, encourage all alumni to pledge supportKELOWNA - For ultra-athlete Nick Pelletier, whose adventures have included everything from jumping through the sky to swimming for almost three days straight, if theres one thing thats shaped his life its the power of sport.Pelletier, who studied Business and Marketing at Okanagan College from 2016-2019, will be sharing his personal story about the impact of sports for him at the upcoming 做厙TV...
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Okanagan College Alumni Success Story: Ben Deagazio
August 12, 2024
Ben Deagazio, a recent graduate from Okanagan Colleges Business diploma program, has turned his dream into a thriving business called One Wash Okanagan. But Bens journey from student to successful business owner wasnt easy and is a testament to his own determination, combined with the support he received from 做厙TVBen started with a bold idea and a lot of determination to build up a mobile washing business, despite financial challenges and skepticism from some people close to him, Ben believed in his vision. He starte...
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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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Okanagan College provides golden opportunity for local seniors
December 20, 2023
Learning can be for everyone, and 67-year-old Okanagan College graduate Denise Dickson is living proof. At 67 years young, Denise's decision to pursue post-secondary education was motivated by a desire to stay mentally and socially active. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Denise felt the pinch of social isolation. Additionally, she wanted to upgrade her skills while enjoying the challenge of learning something new. "Learning keeps one younger. It keeps your mind active and engaged, she said. Ive found formal learning has made my m...
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Meet Jessica Skerlec
December 8, 2023
What is your name? Jessica Skerlec What are your pronouns? She/her Where is your hometown and where are you located now? Raised in Kelowna and still currently living in Kelowna. What did you take at 做厙TV? What campus did you attend? I took my Bachelors of Business Administration at Okanagan College, specializing in Human Resources Management at the Kelowna Campus. What is your current position? Negotiator for the National Collective Bar...
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Hundreds of students graduate into workforce at 做厙TVs Fall Convocation and Commencement
October 4, 2023
When Okanagan College student Miranda Lockhart crossed the stage to be awarded her Okanagan College certificate as a health care assistant today, it will be with amazing memories and a solid career path in front of her. Miranda, along with more than 100 peers are graduating from a variety of programs and courses in Okanagan Colleges fist ever Fall Convocation and Commencement Ceremony, being held today (Oct. 4, 2023, 4:30 p.m.) at Okanagan Colleges Kelowna campus. This is my second time graduating from 做厙TV, and what keeps ...
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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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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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做厙TV alum inspiring the next generation of learners
May 11, 2023
Career goals became within reach, with upgrading options and Business program at Okanagan College Kelowna As a high school student, Travis Holmes couldnt wait to leave school. But now the Okanagan College alum has brought his education full circle and is back in the classroom, encouraging secondary high school students as a careers and entrepreneurship teacher at Rutland Secondary School. Holmes, who completed his Bachelor of Business Administration from 做厙TV in 2020, says his journey to finding the right career pat...
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Meet Milanne Desfosses
April 20, 2023
Q: What is your name? A: Milanne Desfosses Q: What are your pronouns? A: She/her/hers Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: Im from Fort St. John, B.C., and now I live in Calgary. Q: What did you take at 做厙TV? When did you graduate? A: I completed a Bachelor of Business Administration program, with a specialty in finance in 2019. Q: What got you interested in Business? A: I wasnt always sure Id go to college. Throughout my school years, ...
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做厙TV alum finds golden opportunity for unique jewelry business
April 17, 2023
做厙TV alum Erum Ahmad polished up a business idea that lets her creativity shine. Now she is building that interest into a business that allows her to tap into her culture and draw from her Pakistani roots. Erum, who completed her Bachelor of Business Administration from 做厙TV in 2021, has been busy since graduating. Along with starting ERUM, her jewelry business, she works as an accountant and is studying for her CPA certification. In addition, she is head of finance with Bollywood Bang, a local fundraiser event benefiting the Vernon J...
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Meet Sasha Lewis-Parker
March 29, 2023
Q: What is your name? A: Sasha Lewis-Parker Q: What are your pronouns? A: She/Her Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: Dunster, B.C. is where I grew up, living off the land with my sisters and parents and our pack of wolf dogs and horses. I currently live in Salmon Arm, B.C., a much more tame life with a rescue kitty and a corgi by my side. Q: What did you take at 做厙TV? When did you graduate? A: Human Service Work Diploma, I graduated in 2014. Q...
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