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OC Vernon open house offers a behind-the-scenes look at fine press printing
January 22, 2020
Have you ever wondered how books were printed 100 years ago? This month 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College is kicking off a series of Open Houses at the Vernon Campus for creative individuals interested in writing and publishing careers. The College will open its doors on Jan. 31, Feb 28 and March 20 from 2 鈥 4 p.m. in Room E102 at 7000 College Way. Parking will be free. Participants can meet experienced faculty members, learn about how the program blends traditional and cutting-edge publishing techniques and tour the 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College Print Shop, affection...
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HR duo from College鈥檚 School of Business earn podium finish at Queen鈥檚
January 21, 2020
Madison Friesen and Alivia Leibbrand earned a second-place finish at the 2020 Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.). at Queen鈥檚 University. 鈥淢y heart exploded when they called our name for second! It was such an emotional moment. All that hard work was so worth it,鈥 said Friesen. 鈥淚 couldn鈥檛 have done it without Roger and of course Alivia. I was so honoured to represent our amazing College.鈥 The event, which took place Jan. 16-18 in Kingston, ON, is Canada鈥檚 largest, oldest, and most esteemed undergraduate case competition. ...
Read more...Nursing program at OC and UBCO recognized for innovative curriculum
October 1, 2019
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at UBC 新加坡六合彩官方网站 and 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College has received long-term accreditation from the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP), which regulates nurse training in the province. The program has been approved for the next seven years with no terms or conditions. That鈥檚 great news for current and future students, and for health care employers and patients, says Prof. Marie Tarrant, Director of the School of Nursing in the Faculty of Health and Social Development at UBC 新加坡六合彩官方网站. 鈥淩eceiv...
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Students savour traditional flavours and practices on Indigenous Culinary Arts field trip
June 26, 2019
Salmon fillets roast on stakes over an open fire while roe bubbles up in a steaming pot of vegetable and fish soup nearby. These are signs of a finished and ready-to-eat meal, yet indicate the start of something special cooking here at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College. On a field trip to the Westbank First Nation in May, OC鈥檚 Indigenous Culinary Arts class had the opportunity to learn about the traditional 新加坡六合彩官方网站-Syilx style of cooking in a hands-on experience, hosted by Elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes. The gastronomic outing contained a variety of chop...
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Start the presses! Writing and Publishing Diploma returns to Vernon
May 6, 2019
Publishing isn鈥檛 dead 鈥 just experiencing an explosive rebirth as storytelling undergoes a digital transformation. To meet the content needs of the coming generation, the Writing and Publishing Diploma program at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College returns to the Vernon campus starting in September. The program infuses the range of English, creative writing, editing and communications material with applied technical skills in graphic design, typography, coding and book publishing, producing students who can publish quality content in a range of media. For ...
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OC student learns and leads as part of Launch-a-Preneur
March 8, 2019
The student has become a teacher in Shuswap Launch-a-Preneur. The Salmon Arm-based business competition has helped propel Laureen Shannon, a fourth-year Business student at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College, on a business development trajectory fuelled by community connections. "I love this program. Once you鈥檙e in a launch, you鈥檙e in it for life,鈥 Shannon explains. "We always follow up how they are doing, cross-promoting their business." She began her studies in Office Administration, which capped off with a six-week practicum working with the Salmon Arm...
Read more...新加坡六合彩官方网站 College鈥檚 technology programs awarded new national accreditation
October 29, 2018
Four engineering technology programs at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College have earned a new national accreditation designed to help create streamlined pathways toward professional certification for graduates.TAC Oct 2018 Richard Stamper, Executive Director of Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC), visited the Kelowna campus recently to present certificates recognizing national program accreditation for the College鈥檚 Civil Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Water Engineering Technology programs. ...
Read more...College鈥檚 Vernon Trades Training Centre earns commercial building award
September 26, 2018
新加坡六合彩官方网站 College Media Release 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College鈥檚 new Trades Training Centre in Vernon, which opened its doors to students last month, is already being recognized for its innovative construction. The centre took home the Institutional Award at the 10th Annual Thompson 新加坡六合彩官方网站 Kootenay Commercial Building Awards held on Thursday, Sept. 20 in Kelowna, presented by MNP LLP, RE/MAX Commercial and the Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA). This year鈥檚 event saw a record-tying 37 finalists competing for honours in a host ...
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College powers up new welding building in Penticton
August 20, 2018
Welders training in the South 新加坡六合彩官方网站 now have a state-of-the-art new shop in which to spark their torches and test their metal. 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College officials, students, industry partners and community members gathered at the Penticton campus today to mark the opening of the College鈥檚 new $2.2-million, 465-square-metre (5,000 square ft.), welding facility. Among them was a class of 16 Welder Foundation students, who, under the tutelage of instructor Mark Stathers, will be the first to train in the facility. The shop they鈥檒l soon step into i...
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College opens new Trades Training Centre in Vernon
August 7, 2018
A class of Plumbing and Piping Foundation trades students were the first to step through the doors of the newly completed Trades Training Centre at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College鈥檚 Vernon campus at 7 a.m. this morning. A few hours later, they helped to officially open the space where they will hone their trade. Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna - Lake Country and The Hon. Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training joined 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College President Jim Hamilton and other College officials, donors, industry and co...
Read more...With help from federal government and donors, new Trades Training House opens at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College
May 15, 2018
新加坡六合彩官方网站 College Media Release The next generation of carpenters, plumbers, and electricians are stepping into a state-of-the-art new training space at 新加坡六合彩官方网站 College this week thanks to investment from the Government of Canada, the College and a host of industry and community partners. Stephen Fuhr, Kelowna-Lake Country Member of Parliament, visited the Kelowna campus on Tuesday to officially open the College鈥檚 new Trades Training House. The 2,700 square-foot facility is designed to simulate a real-world jobsite that will constantly c...
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