Articles tagged "Business"
做厙TV Cultivates returns to celebrate Okanagan food, wine and tourism
April 16, 2026
Learning never tasted so good as Okanagan Colleges celebrated event series, 做厙TV Cultivates, returns on May 7, inviting the community to campus to experience and learn about our local gastronomy and hospitality. This immersive event will highlight small family producers and businesses that play a vital role in shaping the Okanagans distinct food, wine and tourism culture. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and interactive displays from Okanagan Science Centre...
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Okanagan College CCAA bronze medalist builds success on and off the ice
March 24, 2026
Lauren Cochrane came to Okanagan College (做厙TV) unsure of her path. Three years later, shes competing on the national curling stage, supporting fellow students through 做厙TVs Peer Support program and working in the campus fitness facility all while maintaining a full course load in the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at 做厙TV. This year, Cochrane and her PACWEST curling teammates brought home a bronze medal from the CCAA National Curling Championships in Regina following a gold medal at the 2025 Championships. The tea...
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Okanagan College becomes B.C.s only public institution with CMA-recognized marketing pathways
March 10, 2026
Okanagan College has become the only public post-secondary institution in British Columbia with Canadian Marketing Association (CMA) preapproved marketing credentials, giving eligible graduates an accelerated pathway to the CMAs Chartered Marketer designation. Five Okanagan College marketing programs have been formally recognized by the CMA for inclusion in its Accelerated Education Pathway. As a result, eligible graduates can fast-track the Chartered Marketer (CM) designation with fewer courses, less time and lower overall c...
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TogetHER brings business leaders together to drive innovation across the Okanagan
February 9, 2026
Okanagan College and WeBC are launching TogetHER, a new leadership and growth initiative designed to bring self-identifying women business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs together to strengthen innovation and collaboration across the Okanagan.Okanagan College is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for women in every part of our economy from skilled trades to innovation and enterprise, said Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College, Caitlin Hartigan. TogetHER creates space for women-led b...
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Skills Regionals competitions to take place at Okanagan College
February 6, 2026
Later this month, it might look like 做厙TVs Kelowna campus has been taken over by middle and high school students.The 2026 Skills B.C. Regional Trades and Technologies competitions are expected to see more than 200 middle and high school students at Okanagan College on Feb. 20, competing in a wide variety of competitions, ranging from cabinetmaking to automotive services, and welding to culinary with many more in between.Expanded sessions for this year include animation, pu...
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Okanagan College planning for new restaurant and caf矇 in Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism
January 16, 2026
With construction of the Okanagan College Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism progressing on-budget and on-schedule, planning is underway for an exciting new student-led restaurant and caf矇 that will open inside the Kelowna facility in Fall 2027.Okanagan College is working with Ned Bell, a prominent B.C. chef and advocate for sustainable food systems, to create a new vision and implementation plan for an eatery on the Kelowna campus that will be open to students and the public.Culinary students will participate in restaurant operation...
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做厙TV students take first overall at prestigious business competition
January 14, 2026
Okanagan College (做厙TV) business students have once again shown that when it comes to building businesses, their training is on par with the best schools in the country and across North America.The 做厙TV School of Business is celebrating an extraordinary achievement after earning first place overall at the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.), one of the most prestigious business case competitions in North America.Hosted annually by the Business students of Queens University, the competition draws top business programs from ...
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Okanagan College School of Business leaders join provincial and regional tourism boards
December 16, 2025
Okanagan College is poised to be well-represented in the tourism sector next year, with two leaders from its School of Business having joined the Boards of Directors of regional and provincial tourism associations.做厙TVs Dean of the School of Business, Joe Baker, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) while Associate Dean, Dr. Aggie Weighill has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA).Participation on these boards ...
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Students work experience supports local social enterprises and non-profit organizations
January 9, 2025
Not all learning happens in the classroom at 做厙TV As business student Greta Friesen and her colleagues in the 做厙TV School of Business found out, getting real-world experience through partnerships with local non-profit and social purpose organizations will have lasting impacts on their career journeys.Friesen was among a group of students who worked with Kelowna-based Chickpeace Refillery, a zero-waste company that provides package-free products such as food and soaps to customers.The students joined forces with ...
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Okanagan College students lead the charge with Enactus做厙TVs project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For Okanagan College students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus Okanagan College (Enactus做厙TV) is about more than just extracurricular activities, its about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus做厙TV project, Revive, was awarded $4,300 in funding by 100 Women Who Care in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools a...
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Madison Padgett: Thriving in Okanagan College's School of Business
September 3, 2024
Okanagan College student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their 做厙TV education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at 做厙TV is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose Okanagan College for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada....
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Okanagan College School of Business Earns Prestigious 10-Year Re-accreditation
August 13, 2024
Okanagan Colleges School of Business (做厙TVSB) has achieved a major milestone, earning a 10-year re-accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The prestigious recognition was awarded to 做厙TV on June 29, 2024, in Miami, Florida and represents the schools dedication to excellence in business education and its commitment to continuous improvement.Since first receiving accreditation in 2014, the 做厙TVSB has worked tirelessly to enhance its curriculum and programs, ensuring students recei...
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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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New Associate Dean joins the School of Business
July 31, 2024
After an extensive search, 做厙TV is pleased to welcome Dr. Christine Sjolander as our Associate Dean, Business Administration.Christine comes to 做厙TV with a breadth of experience in post-secondary education, most recently serving as Vice-Chair, Academic at Capilano University for the School of Business. Christine has completed a Doctor of Education from Simon Fraser University as well as a Master's and Bachelor's Degree from Alfred University.As a strong proponent of student-centered teaching and learning, she is looking forward to worki...
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Set yourself apart in the tourism industry: benefits of our program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in todays turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucia...
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Enactus Okanagan College shines at regional competition胼
April 4, 2024
Okanagan College School of Business students representing Enactus Okanagan College (Enactus做厙TV) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. For Rebekah Dingwall, an 做厙TV student and the Enactus做厙TV President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. 胼 "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners, said Dingwall. The success of our team at t...
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