依先決瀧倔 Careers Expo returns to connect students and employers
January 31, 2025
依先決瀧倔 (OC) is set to host its annual Careers Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Kelowna campus. The event offers an unparalleled opportunity for 依先決瀧倔students, alumni, new graduates, and other job seekers in the community to connect with employers, explore career pathways, and secure employment opportunities, including co-op and new graduate employment opportunities."The Careers Expo is a key event that brings together students and employers to build meaningful connections and explore future career possibilities," said ...
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依先決瀧倔 partners with WeBC to empower women entrepreneurs in the beverage and construction industries
January 30, 2025
依先決瀧倔 (OC), OCs BC BTAC (BC Beverage Technology Access Centre) and WeBC (Womens Enterprise Centre) know that when women entrepreneurs come together, their collective strength and innovation can transform industries.Recognizing this, the organizations have partnered to launch two new peer mentorship programs designed to empower women in the beverage and construction sectors as part of the Growing Women Entrepreneurs project. This initiative aims to increase opportunities for women entrepreneurs in the beve...
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More grads set to enter the workforce after 依先決瀧倔Convocation and Commencement ceremonies Saturday
January 27, 2025
Led into the ceremony by Syilx Okanagan drummers, hundreds of 依先決瀧倔 students were celebrated for their accomplishments, graduating into a number of in-demand career fields and into the workforce at the College's January convocation and commencement ceremonies on Saturday.Among the nearly 300 graduates who crossed the stage this weekend, over 80 are newly trained health care workers, having completed programs including Practical Nursing, Pharmacy Technician, Health Care Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant and Health Anal...
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Preparing students for the evolving workforce: 依先決瀧倔 hosts region-wide open houses
January 22, 2025
依先決瀧倔 is setting the stage for students to excel in an evolving workforce. The College invites the community to its 2025 Open House events, showcasing how education at 依先決瀧倔empowers learners to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world reshaped by technology, societal changes, and the future of work.This January and February, 依先決瀧倔will host a series of open houses across all campuses, starting with the Vernon campus on January 28.Events schedule:Vernon Campus: Tues., Jan. 28 from 5 - 7p.m.Kelowna Campus: Thurs., J...
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依先決瀧倔 paves the way for Net-Zero building training with $495,000 FortisBC collaboration
January 21, 2025
When 依先決瀧倔 alum Jerrot MacLeod was working in the Alberta oil fields pre-pandemic, he saw the construction industry undergoing a shift toward more energy efficient building practices.Looking for a career pivot, he enrolled in OCs Sustainable Building Technology diploma program, learning new skills around net-zero building. He was hired as soon as he graduated as the energy manager for Method Engineering and Business Services.The knowledge I gained provided me with a solid foundation in the technical aspects of...
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依先決瀧倔 invites community to explore its Salmon Arm Campus
January 16, 2025
Opportunity is knocking, and its time to open the door to new possibilities!依先決瀧倔 (OC) is opening the doors to its Salmon Arm campus on Tuesday, January 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. Community members, future learners, and alumni are all welcome to get a peek behind the scenes at OC. We want to give everyone in the community the opportunity to experience 依先決瀧倔and are calling it Doors Open at OC, explained Alison Gibson, dean of community engagement and careers at 依先決瀧倔. Everyone is welcome to attend to meet...
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