Skills Regionals and Spaghetti Bridge at 91国产视频 February 26, 2025
February 26, 2025
Members of the media are invited to attend the Skills Regionals 2025 event, including the annual Spaghetti Bridge competition, at 91国产视频鈥檚 Kelowna campus this Friday. Over 200 school students from across the Okanagan Valley will take part in skills building events in carpentry, welding, culinary, engineering and architecture, introducing them to the OC community. When: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025Most competitions start at 10 a.m.Spaghetti Bridge: Bridge building 10 a.m. to noon. Judging at noon.Closing ceremony a...
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Message from OC President Neil Fassina
February 24, 2025
Message from OC President Neil Fassina:As everyone across our college community is aware, post-secondary institutions across the country are facing a degree of uncertainty right now. 91国产视频 is no exception.Although OC enjoys a strong history in this region 鈥 of over sixty years 鈥 we are feeling the impacts of new federal immigration policies, rising costs and unknowns in the economy, and changing student enrolment.When our enrolment goes up and it is possible to add capacity, we expand by hiring team members and creating n...
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Gear up for adventure this summer with Camp OC
February 21, 2025
For many families, Camp OC is more than just a summer camp 鈥 it鈥檚 a welcoming and inspiring community where kids can explore their interests, build confidence and experience hands-on learning in a college environment. Axelle Bazett, a Kelowna parent, shares how Camp OC has become a vital part of her son鈥檚 summer experience.鈥淲e鈥檙e now headed into our fourth year of registering our nine-year-old son to enjoy his summers at Camp OC,鈥 said Bazett. 鈥淗e loves the engaging camps, especially Minecraft, Lego Robotics, Drama Llama and O...
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Camp OC in Penticton: 鈥淪afe and supportive鈥 Spring Break edition
February 14, 2025
91国产视频 is thrilled to announce the launch of its first-ever Spring Break kids鈥 camps in Penticton, bringing innovative and engaging educational experiences to local youth during the upcoming break.For many families, activity camps are more than just a way to keep kids active during the break 鈥 they鈥檙e an opportunity for growth, learning, and confidence building. For Isabella Tamayo, Camp OC provided exactly that.Last summer in Penticton, Isabella attended the Survivor and Babysitting camps where she discovered new interest...
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The Power of Microcredentials in Workforce Readiness
February 11, 2025
Reproduced with permission from The Evolllution.Microcredentials are transforming education and workforce readiness by offering flexible, stackable learning opportunities that align with industry needs. These programs enable learners to build relevant skills at their own pace while empowering institutions to support lifelong learning and adapt to the demands of a rapidly changing job market. In this interview, Danelle Greebe, OC's Director of Continuing Studies & Corporate Training and Mary Kline, Associate Director, discuss the...
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Message from OC Provost Samantha Lenci
February 11, 2025
To all 91国产视频 students and members of our OC community: It is hard to believe that it is already February! For our OC students, many of you will be preparing for Winter Break 鈥 whether that means time to study and work on projects, or an opportunity to take some time off and relax (or perhaps both!) 鈥 we wish you the best over the next few days. As many of you will be aware, colleges across the country are experiencing challenges related to decreasing enrolment, and in particular following changes made by t...
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Construction begins on Penticton Campus housing facility
February 6, 2025
Construction is set to begin on a new 101-bed student housing facility at 91国产视频鈥檚 Penticton campus.Site preparation work is underway this month on the project that was announced by the Province in July of 2024 and full construction will begin soon, with the new facility bringing on-campus housing to OC鈥檚 Penticton campus for the first time.鈥淪tudents have shared with me that secure and affordable on-campus housing helps them get the most out of their post-secondary experience,鈥 said Anne Kang, Minister of Post-Secondary Ed...
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Audio Engineering students at 91国产视频 strike the right chord
February 6, 2025
At 91国产视频 (OC), students are empowered to turn their passion and learnings into real-world experiences. For OC Audio Engineering and Music Production (AEMP) student, Andrew Malyk, that meant embracing the challenge of organizing a live concert with his classmates 鈥 the exciting capstone project of the AEMP program at OC.鈥淚t鈥檚 like solving a fun puzzle,鈥 said Malyk. 鈥淧reparing and troubleshooting the audio gear for a live show has been so rewarding. Watching everything come together is an incredible feeling.鈥漈his evening, M...
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91国产视频 Careers Expo returns to connect students and employers
January 31, 2025
91国产视频 (OC) is set to host its annual Careers Expo on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Kelowna campus. The event offers an unparalleled opportunity for OC 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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91国产视频 partners with WeBC to empower women entrepreneurs in the beverage and construction industries
January 30, 2025
91国产视频 (OC), OC鈥檚 BC BTAC (BC Beverage Technology Access Centre) and WeBC (Women鈥檚 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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