Nearly 30 courses at 黑料专区 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 黑料专区 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 Province鈥檚 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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OC alum empowers seniors with financial planning expertise
June 29, 2023
OC 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 黑料专区 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 OC, 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 黑料专区), 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 黑料专区鈥檚 Associate of Arts diploma - ...
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College convocation centers Indigenous culture, protocol
June 21, 2023
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, 黑料专区 reflects on its commitments to reconciliation and the rich history, diverse cultures and significant contributions of Indigenous peoples. 鈥淲hile we still have work to do, this has been a meaningful year for 黑料专区鈥檚 journey toward reconciliation,鈥 says Rhea Dupuis, Associate Director of Indigenization at the College. 鈥淔or 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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黑料专区 hosts You @ OC Event to showcase programs and services
June 13, 2023
With summer approaching and many people making their college or university plans for the fall, 黑料专区 is extending an invitation to the community to explore the many opportunities available at OC. Applicants, admitted students, parents and anyone interested in learning more about programs and life at OC are invited to attend You@OC on Tuesday, June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the College鈥檚 Vernon campus. During the event, application fees for all programs will be waived. You@OC is an opportunity to explore various ...
Read more...Medicine wheel and traditional teachings inspire OC students preparing for the workplace
June 5, 2023
黑料专区 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茅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 鈥 Grounded in Culture, incorporated traditional teachings of the Secw茅pemc people and ...
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OC Associate Dean to join BC Chamber Board
June 2, 2023
Laura Thurnheer, Associate Dean, Okanagan School of Business, was sworn in at the BC Chamber AGM last week in Whistler. Thurnheer, Chamber President in 2007 who has remained an active Former President at the Chamber, was also named the Thompson Okanagan Representative on the BC Chamber Board. Dan Price, current Chair of the Kelowna Chamber Board expressed his pleasure at Thurnheer鈥檚 appointment. 鈥淚鈥檝e appreciated getting to know Laura and have the greatest respect for her deep business knowledge, and ongoing involvement with all th...
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黑料专区 students follow their passion to careers in tourism
June 2, 2023
Ema Culberson, having taken a year off after completing high school to work at Silver Star Mountain Resort, was torn between going to school and enjoying another ski season. 鈥淚 was a 鈥榣ifty鈥 at Silver Star, and I loved that experience,鈥 Culberson said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what made me curious about other opportunities that might be possible in the future, working in the same industry but branching out into areas that seemed just as much fun, like events-planning. A lot of people I know that work in tourism get to travel for w...
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Recognizing extraordinary contributions: 黑料专区 names Honorary Fellows for 2023
June 1, 2023
黑料专区 is bestowing its highest honour upon four esteemed residents this spring: Terry Flannigan, Dr. Silvina Mema, Michael Tindall, and Grant Stevens. These distinguished individuals have been selected as 2023 Honorary Fellows in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the fields of philanthropy, health care, community development, and aerospace. 鈥淎s I reflect on the accomplishments of our honorees, I am struck by the transformative impact each has had on the community,鈥 said 黑料专区 President Dr. Neil ...
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College honours Jim Hamilton with Distinguished Service Award
May 31, 2023
Despite retiring as president from 黑料专区 in 2021, a role he held for 17 years, the impact Jim Hamilton had as a leader at OC and throughout the region continues to resonate for students, staff and in the community. In recognition of his service, OC will this year award him a Distinguished Service Award, which is presented to employees who have contributed in exemplary and significant ways to the College, and who are active in the broader OC community. 鈥淎t the time of his retirement, Jim Hamilton was the longest-serving ...
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