Articles tagged "Trades"
Meet Louise Trenholm, Automotive Collision and Refinishing student
August 5, 2021
Q: Why did you choose a career in Collision Repair? A: Iāve always had an interest in vehicles ever since I was a child. In high school, I hung out at the local Speedway in Penticton, making my love for vehicles grow even more. I wanted a career that worked on vehicles, so I decided to choose the Entry-Level Automotive Collision Repair Foundation program to help start my career as an Automotive Refinisher. Q: How did your training with °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćhelp prepare you for your c...
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Skogieās 50th anniversary adds shine to student experience
July 28, 2021
Skogieās car washes are celebrating 50 years of business by making the ride for °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć students a little easier. For every year the family-run business has been in operation, Skogieās is donating $1,000 to °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć ā for a total of $50,000 in honour of their half-century anniversary. āWe've hired a lot of °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć students over the years,ā says David Skoglund, who founded the company in 1971. āWe want to support young people and help them get ahead and we also wanted to give back to our community.ā The ...
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Partnership dishes up meal ideas by °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCulinary Students and local food products
June 24, 2021
A new partnership between °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć and produce supplier company Farm Bound is bringing locally sourced organic foods to your doorstep with delicious summer-ready recipes crafted by °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćCulinary Arts students. Food-lovers can now order the °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćInspiration Box from the Farm Bound website. The box has fully portioned ingredients for recipes to make Middle Eastern Chicken Zaāatar, Carrot and Radish Salad, Pea Risotto with Asparagus and a spice blend to make your own Zaāatar Spice Mix. Not only will you learn new recipes but also...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćstudent follows in her fatherās footsteps as RV Service Technician
June 17, 2021
As an RV Service Technician instructor at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć, Victor Flint welcomes hundreds of new faces to the classroom each year, but none so familiar as his own daughter, Sharla, who is proudly following in his footsteps. Sharla will join nearly 300 students from various °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć Trades and Apprenticeship programs who will take an important step towards their career path at the virtual Commencement ceremony tonight (Thursday, June 17). Sharla recently completed the Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Foundation progra...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćalumna masters her trade on TV; panelist in upcoming webinar
June 9, 2021
While most college graduates can relate to the at times hectic challenge of balancing life, school and work during their student days, few know what it feels like to meet that challenge while followed around by a camera crew. °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćalumna Cassidy McEown is one who does. She has been learning her trade, Collision Repair and Refinishing, while on HISTORYās Rust Valley Restorers (RVR) for the last three years. āI generally work better under pressure, but having a camera over your shoulder while working on metal work is something you de...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćoffers up new culinary workshops for foodies and wine connoisseurs
May 31, 2021
Calling all foodies to the table: mark your calendars. This June, °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć is offering up a series of safe, distanced but still hands-on culinary workshops to help you build some new skills and explore different flavours while learning in the Collegeās commercial kitchens under the guidance of Red Seal Chefs. The Collegeās Culinary and Pastry Arts department is launching four new short culinary series this month: Dinner Party ā Wine and Dine Series ā Mediterranean is happening on June 11 and 12. This two-day workshop is a ...
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College Pastry Arts students craft creative Easter confections
April 1, 2021
While no official sightings of the Easter Bunny have been reported on campus, °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās Pastry Arts students hopped into action this week, serving up smiles ahead of the holiday. Students pulled out all the stops to prepare an eggs-travaganza of chocolate eggs, bunnies, bon bons, sponge candy and other confections for the °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćcommunity. āThe students outdid themselves once again,ā notes Culinary and Pastry Arts Manager Cari Jahns. āWhen everyone saw the tables of treats assembled, the array of different it...
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Speers to lead Trades and Apprenticeship at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć
April 1, 2021
°ĶĄč·čĀķŠć will welcome a new Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship this spring with the arrival of Stephen Speers, who brings extensive experience as a post-secondary administrator and an impressive record of public service in Ontario. Speers will start in the role on April 19. He comes to the College having most recently served as Chair of Workforce Development and Partnerships in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship at Conestoga College in southern Ontario. For much of his 16-year career at Conestoga, Speers has been resp...
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Knuever Legacy Fund makes major investment in Vernon students
March 30, 2021
A new awards fund at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć will more than double the value of annual support available for students attending the Vernon campus. Kurt and Jutta Knuever have donated $210,000 to create the K&J Knuever Legacy Awards, which will provide up to $70,000 annually in tuition and living support to students entering trades programs or the Health Care Assistant program over the next three years. The awards reflect the value the Knuever family place on education, especially hands-on skills training that can add value to an indi...
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College culinary program supports students facing food insecurity
March 15, 2021
When Mariko Nagata picks up a free lunch at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć she likens it to a warm hug. The mother of two was laid off during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic giving her a chance to return to school and enrol in the Culinary and Pastry Arts program. Now, she's helping cook healthy meals that not only support her during her studies but a range of fellow students who are facing food insecurity. āIt's nice to be able to access this help and the food is always so beautifully presented,ā says Nagata. āI think it makes a differenc...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćoffers up weekend Trades courses for DIYers and hobbyists
March 10, 2021
DIYers, hobbyists and makers: mark your calendars. °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć is offering up a series of safe, distanced but still hands-on courses to help you build some new skills this spring. The Collegeās Trades and Apprenticeship department is launching two new short courses this month. Auto Master ā Women is happening on Sat., March 27. This one-day, all-female workshop introduces the basics of car maintenance. Practical lessons will include learning how to change a tire, the purpose of coolant, oil changes, and what to touch and not ...
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°ĶĄč·čĀķŠć automotive program receives donation from Ford of Canada and Orchard Ford
March 8, 2021
Contribution of a 2020 Ford F-150 will allow students to gain valuable hands-on experience Automotive trades students at °ĶĄč·čĀķŠć are getting a big boost for their education with the arrival of a shiny new training tool on which they can hone their skills. Ford of Canada and Orchard Ford are donating a 2020 Ford F-150 to the College to be used by students in its automotive service training programs. The vehicle has arrived at the Kelowna campus and will be put to good use in the shop immediately, notes Dean of Trades Steve...
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Indigenous Awards drives support for °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćstudents
February 24, 2021
Kamloopsā Austin MacArthur moved to Kelowna to attend °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās Automotive Service Technician program to unlock a lifelong dream of becoming a mechanic ā a dream fueled in part by the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Societyās Indigenous Student awards. MacArthur is one of over 600 BC Indigenous students who shared more than $2.2 million in awards from the Society in support of post-secondary studies. The Societyās Indigenous Award program is one of six award programs and was created to assist in removing barriers to higher...
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A date with OC: A Valentineās dinner surprise
February 9, 2021
Last minute Valentineās day plans arenāt always the most memorable, but °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās restaurant, Infusions, has a solution for you this Saturday that offers an unforgettable dining twist ā everything is a surprise. What do we know about this surprise evening? Infusions Restaurant is opening its doors this Saturday, Feb. 13, to offer diners a Valentineās culinary adventure to remember, where they wonāt know what dish is coming out next. Diners will sit down for a five-course dinner menu created by °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćPastry Arts chef Danny C...
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Order up: °ĶĄč·čĀķŠćdebuts new take-away cookbook menu
January 19, 2021
°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās restaurant, Infusions, is offering a unique way to get a taste of its popular collaborative cookbook, What We Cooked: A Compilation of Recipes During COVID Times, with a special take-away menu featuring dinners for two from the cookbook. Following the success of the sold-out cookbook ā now in itās second print run ā the Collegeās Culinary and Pastry Arts program selected five delicious dinner and five delectable dessert recipes from the cookbook to bring to life at Infusions with a special take-away initiative fr...
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Inaugural Student Chef Dinner and Pie Fundraiser winter highlights for Culinary Arts program
December 4, 2020
°ĶĄč·čĀķŠćās Culinary Arts program is serving up good cheer during the last month of 2020, with two new events that will showcase student creations and support the community simultaneously. On Dec. 10, Infusions Restaurant at the Kelowna campus will open its doors to welcome a limited number of guests for the inaugural Student Chef Dinner, a seven-course tasting experience. The evening gives students an opportunity to showcase their skills and the very best of Okanagan region cuisine. āThe Student Chef Dinner is a fantastic...
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