Canada's Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, Inspires À¦°óSM Students
April 30, 2024
À¦°óSM history student Joshua Lee may never have thought he would receive advice directly from Canada's highest-ranking soldier, during his OC education. But that's exactly what happened earlier this year for Lee and a handful of lucky OC students, when General Wayne Eyre, Canada's Chief of Defence staff, made a visit to À¦°óSM. Lee, a student in OC's Associate of Arts Program, was among an audience of students and employees who met with General Eyre to discuss the role of the armed forces in Canada as we...
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À¦°óSM opening residence early to support residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place
April 29, 2024
Members of the À¦°óSM worked hard over the past several days to make this positive news happen for some Kelowna residents displaced from their homes.Residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place will soon temporarily move into a new residence building at À¦°óSM campus imminently. The Pathways Abilities Society is in the process of finalizing a lease with À¦°óSM which will run until mid-August. “Our residents have become a tight-knit community in the past year and this opportunity allows them to maintain the support of t...
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OC students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
April 24, 2024
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, À¦°óSM (OC) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to challenge the best in Canada. Seven OC students won medals at the Skills Canada Provincials held April 17 in Abbotsford, a local high school student also medaled, and four students have advanced to the Skills Nationals in Quebec. Olivia Tinling (IT Office Software), Hunter Campbell (Refrigeration) and Joel Galbraith (IT Network Systems Administration), won gold medals while Mark...
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Set yourself apart in the tourism industry: benefits of our program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in today’s turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucial for yo...
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Major gift from BMO to support community progress is worth smiling about
April 9, 2024
A major gift from BMO will support community dental care while making it easier for more people to train to become in-demand Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs).BMO is giving $250,000 to À¦°óSM’s (OC) Our Students, Your Health campaign in support of the CDA program. OC’s state-of-the-art dental suite, used for training and as a community clinic, will receive $150,000. An additional $100,000 will be used to kickstart a hands-on learning pilot program that will enable people to become CDAs while they continue to work.In recogni...
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Enactus À¦°óSM shines at regional competition  
April 4, 2024
À¦°óSM School of Business students representing Enactus À¦°óSM (EnactusOC) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition.     For Rebekah Dingwall, an OC student and the EnactusOC President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community.    "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,†said Dingwall. “The success of our team at the Enact...
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Unleash your potential: À¦°óSM invites community to "Try a Trade"
April 3, 2024
Are the trades for you? Have you ever felt the call of a different career path? Are you curious about trades but unsure where to start? Look no further! À¦°óSM (OC), in partnership with the Canadian À¦°óSM Builders’ Association – Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO), is thrilled to announce its upcoming "Try a Trade" event, inviting all eager learners and aspiring tradespeople to explore a world of possibilities on April 25 at OC’s Kelowna campus.“À¦°óSM is pleased to partner with CHBA-CO to offer the Try a Trade event. This ev...
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Countdown is on for move-in to new student housing at À¦°óSM
March 27, 2024
When the fall term starts in September, the number of students living on campus at À¦°óSM in Kelowna will more than double.A new student housing building at the corner of K.L.O. Road and Campus West Road is still a few months away from being move-in-ready; however, OC is anticipating a construction-related milestone in the coming weeks, with the building nearing “substantial completion.â€The six-storey building includes elements of mass timber and features unique design elements from two well-known Indigenous artists. It will add 2...
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Help us enhance the OC website and win OC merch!
March 13, 2024
College Relations has embarked on several web-related projects to enhance the student experience on the OC website, making access to our programming as easy as possible.We need the help of our À¦°óSM and we've got OC-branded draw prizes for your help!Take the OC website questionnaire and help us identify issues on the website so we can tackle them, supporting prospective and current students' journey on our website.Complete the questionnaire and provide your email at the end for a chance to win prizes, including newly branded and lega...
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How to work with College Relations
March 13, 2024
The College Relations department at À¦°óSM is responsible for public relations, media relations, institutional marketing, communications and advertising, social media, graphic design and institutional event promotion and co-ordination (including convocation). We support the College’s web properties and social media channels, develop marketing assets for the recruitment team and program and service areas, publish the OC This Week employee newsletter, and support our OC com...
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