Collaboration & Partnerships
Okanagan 2036: CEOs to Share Vision for the Future of the Valley
April 22, 2026
What will the Okanagan look like in 2036? On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, regional leaders will come together at Okanagan College to explore that question at Okanagan 2036: CEOs on the Future of Our Valley, a dynamic panel focused on the next decade of economic, social, and entrepreneurial change. Hosted through a collaboration between the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Okanagan College and MacKay CEO Forums, the event will feature influential CEOs and community leaders sharing insights on the forces shaping Kelowna a...
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Progressive leader joins College in top human resources role
April 17, 2026
Okanagan College (做厙TV) is pleased to announce the appointment of Taryn McGregor as 做厙TVs new College Human Resources Officer.McGregor brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, most recently serving as Executive Director, Employment & Talent Management Services with Interior Health. In this role, she led organization-wide strategies focused on recruitment, retention, diversity, equity and inclusion, and workforce planning across a complex, multi-site organization.McGregor will replace Gill H...
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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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Kelowna City of Gastronomy announces next steps, community engagement opportunities
April 2, 2026
The work of advancing Kelownas new international designation as a City of Gastronomy through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is moving into its next phase, with the formation of a new Advisory Council and upcoming opportunities for community members to get involved.This is an important first step in establishing the community-based governance that will guide Kelownas work as a City of Gastronomy, said Mayor Tom Dyas. This advisory council will play a key role in turning this designation into real, on-the-ground impact for ou...
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Okanagan College, Niagara College sign agreement to strengthen wine education
March 19, 2026
Two colleges from Canadas top wine and agricultural regions Okanagan College and Niagara College have signed a memorandum of understanding that will expand the availability of world-class wine education while also opening the door for further collaboration in food, agriculture and tourism training.As part of the memorandum, the colleges met at Niagara College this week to sign an agreement that will enable Okanagan College to offer Niagara Colleges Winery and Viticulture curriculum in a format that is customized to the Okanaga...
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Enactus Okanagan College donates $7,500 to support survivors of domestic violence
March 5, 2026
Enactus Okanagan College (做厙TV) is proud to support Archway Society for Domestic Peace with a donation of $7,500, which was made possible by the generous donations of Pushor Mitchell LLP, Okanagan College Faculty Association and Enactus 做厙TV.This donation will be used to support women and families recovering from domestic violence through Enactus 做厙TVs Safe Haven Project. Individuals will receive grants to support housing, along with one-on-one financial coaching provided by Launch Okanagan.It is incredibly important as a community to s...
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Red Seal electrician returns to Okanagan College as keynote speaker for women in trades leadership series
March 2, 2026
When Kira Watton first stepped onto a job site, she noticed something right away she was often the only woman there.Today, the Okanagan College alumna is a Red Seal electrician working on a major project in East Kelowna. Her path into the skilled trades began with uncertainty and grew through determination, mentorship and the support of programs designed to open doors for women.When I first considered a career in the skilled trades, I didnt see many women on job sites, said Watton. Programs that connect women with mentors and ...
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做厙TV's Dean, School of Business, joins Chamber board
February 19, 2026
Okanagan College's Dean of the 做厙TV School of Business, Joe Baker, has been elected to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's 2026-27 Board of Directors. The announcement comes following the conclusion of online voting on Feb. 18."The Chamber has long been a catalyst for economic momentum in Kelowna and Im proud to contribute at the board level, said Baker At the College, were focused on strengthening the connection between education and the economybuilding programs that respond to student ambition and employer demand. This appointmen...
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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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做厙TV carpentry students make their mark in the region, one project at a time
December 11, 2025
Every builder remembers the moment things clicked. The first time a measurement lined up perfectly. The first time a project felt less like a task and more like a calling. For many carpenters across the region, those moments started at Okanagan College, in workshops that buzzed with possibility and included instructors who knew how to turn curiosity into ability. Graham Boots, with human resources at Greyback Construction, has seen it firsthand. Weve welcomed many 做厙TV-trained apprentice carpenters ...
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Okanagan College and CWB Group spark new opportunities for internationally trained welders
December 10, 2025
With demand for skilled welders rising across Canada, Okanagan College has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group to deliver the National Welder Competency Assessment and Skills Training (NWCAST) program a tuition-free initiative to help internationally trained welders and skilled trade professionals gain Canadian certification and connect to meaningful employment.The need for certified skilled trade professionals far exceeds supply right across Canada, and additional welders and welding-related trade professionals...
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Okanagan College and RRC Polytech win national innovation award for collaborative applied research
November 21, 2025
The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at Okanagan College, in partnership with the Prairie Research Kitchen (PRK) at RRC Polytech, has been recognized with a national innovation award for excellence in applied research and industry collaboration.The two Technology Access Centres (TACs) received the Most Impactful Interactive Visit Award at the 2025 TAC Innovate Awards hosted by Tech-Access Canada in Quebec City last month. The award recognizes BC BTAC and PRKs collaborative work with a M矇tis-owned microbrewery in Winni...
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The BPL Legacy Association and Okanagan College partner to expand access to aerospace training, education programs
November 20, 2025
As demand for aerospace professionals in Canada grows, the Okanagan is poised to be at the forefront.The BPL Legacy Association (owners of the KF Centre for Excellence) today announced a joint initiative with Okanagan College that will see a new $22 million facility constructed at the Kelowna airport, purpose-built to expand local education and training programs aligned to the aerospace industry needs.The modern 42,000 square foot teaching facility will include workshops, classrooms, and a hangar space to accommodate all three (curr...
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Shopping for a cause: Sweet Repeats Consignment Co. partners with Okanagan College Foundation to support students
October 20, 2025
Sweet Repeats Consignments Co., in a donation partnership with Okanagan College Foundation, invites students and the community to two days of shopping for a purpose. On October 24 and 25, the Kelowna campus will transform into a boutique pop-up featuring previous donations from Sweet Repeats, a local Womens Consignment clothing store in Kelowna. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Okanagan College Foundation to support student bursaries.In these challenging times, these are precisely the moments when we need to stan...
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Justice Institute of British Columbia begins EMR and Paramedic training at 做厙TV's Vernon campus
October 1, 2025
Paramedic and emergency medical responder students are fully immersed in their Justice Institute of BC (JIBC) programs this fall, located at Okanagan Colleges Vernon campus, beginning their training to enter the workforce and support the health care system. JIBC students led a simulation as part of a welcome event at the campus Oct. 1.Thanks to a new five-year lease agreement with Okanagan College, JIBC is expanding access to its Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) training in the Interior ...
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New canning line, enhanced services for the beverage industry, open at Okanagan College research lab
September 10, 2025
Designed to support the beverage industry with research and development, the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at Okanagan College (做厙TV) has completed a $1.2-million renovation, adding even more services available to the beverage industry throughout the Okanagan Valley and the province.A new beverage canning line is open at 做厙TVs Penticton campus, providing the beverage industry with opportunities to experiment with small batch beverage innovation. The line is in addition to other testing services provided at BC BTAC, whe...
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