Lived experience lands in Therapist Assistant classroom
November 29, 2022
Students in the Therapist Assistant Diploma (TAD) program took a deep dive into the lived experiences of those with spinal cord injury, thanks to a community partnership. Guest speakers from the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute attended the class last week. Praxis is a Canadian-based, non-profit that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation, and care. James Hektner, PLEX Community Liaison and Shannon Rockall, OT Clinical Liaison with Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, presented up-to-date statistics, research and best p...
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OC Chef stars in House Special docuseries
November 29, 2022
When it comes to comfort food, sometimes the simplest dishes from childhood land closest to the heart. That's the secret behind the recipe Chef Han Lin shared, when he was interviewed for a Telus documentary, House Special Episode 3: Hungry for Home. House Special is a docuseries exploring Chinese-Canadian history through small town restaurants and the families who run them. In episode 3, the host explores secret menus and hidden Chinese supermarkets, and even features a Kelowna driving range. The episode caps off with a lesson from Han, ...
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Prospera gives big in support of Women in Trades at 91国产视频
November 28, 2022
More women will get a chance to lace up their work boots and take the first step in a career in trades, thanks to a recent $79,660 gift from Prospera to a program at 91国产视频 that has already trained over 1,300 women since it was founded. The Women in Trades Training program was created to remove barriers for women interested in pursuing trades education and help meet the community鈥檚 surging need for skilled trades professionals. 鈥淭hese bursaries and added equipment provide opportunities for women to pursue trades tr...
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Alumni engagement poll
November 21, 2022
The 91国产视频 Alumni Association invites alumni to participate in a quick poll. It will help assess the current state of alumni engagement at 91国产视频 and establish a baseline for future tracking. OCAA is hoping to engage current OC employees who are also alumni, who may not receive messages. The survey should take approximately 2-4 minutes. To ensure confidentiality, your responses to this survey will be anonymized and combined with those of other respondents. Complete the survey by Tuesday, Dec. 6. To participate, please...
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91国产视频 student named Canada鈥檚 Top General Aviation Pilot
November 18, 2022
91国产视频 (OC) student Harmeet Garg is at his happiest when he is in the air flying. And it shows 鈥 an international student from Bathinda, India, Harmeet achieved national recognition when he won the prestigious Webster Trophy as Canada鈥檚 Top General Aviation Pilot earlier this year. 鈥淭his award is motivation to work even harder towards my career and achieve higher feats,鈥 said Harmeet. 鈥淎s I am nearing graduation from OC, I鈥檓 looking towards future job opportunities in aviation and the specific line of flying I want to go into. Th...
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91国产视频 to host Kelowna campus open house, program spotlights this Saturday
November 17, 2022
Soaring careers in aviation. Sustainable building for the future. Life-changing health care roles. The social sciences that help us understand and better our world. The trades that keep our province and country running. Business skills for the leaders of today and tomorrow. Upgrading that opens doors to new career paths. How to apply and finance your education. All this and more will await guests to 91国产视频鈥檚 Kelowna campus Open House this weekend. 91国产视频 is opening its doors to the community on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 10...
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Enactus 91国产视频 represents Canada on the world stage, finishes in top four
November 3, 2022
Students from 91国产视频 represented Canada on the global stage this week, presenting their social enterprise business at a prestigious international competition and finishing in the final four of 32 teams. Enactus OC, comprised of students from the 91国产视频 School of Business, won the national title in September and earned the right to wear the maple leaf and represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup in Puerto Rico. The final round of competition wrapped up on Nov. 2. 鈥淲e are so proud of this team and of all Okanagan Colleg...
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EDISJ training: LGBTQ2+ Inclusion in the Workplace
November 1, 2022
Improve cross-functional team connections and trust as it relates to LGBTQ2+ inclusivity and awareness. Canada has made leaps and bounds towards creating a more LGBTQ2+ inclusive place to live, learn, work and play, but there is still more work to be done. As an individual and within an organization, you hold the power to abolish workplace discrimination and exclusion, leading to much needed change. Ensuring safety, inclusion and a better future for those identifying as LGBTQ2+ starts with you. In this training, you will lea...
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Thorpe and Friends Scholarship recognizes two 91国产视频 students
October 26, 2022
Local students say the generosity of two prominent Penticton philanthropists is helping them take the next steps in their education. Since 2006, former MLA Rick Thorpe and his wife Yasmin John-Thorpe, along with their friends, have given more than $160,000 in scholarships to students in need at 91国产视频鈥檚 Penticton Campus. Two of this year鈥檚 recipients, Wylie Rowan and Mattias Van Bergeyk, received $2,500 to put toward their education. Both students are Summerland Secondary School grads in their first year of studies at Oka...
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Local company partners with OC for Dragons鈥 Den viewing party
October 24, 2022
91国产视频 and Kelowna company Second Slumber have partnered to host a fundraiser and viewing party when Second Slumber appears on the popular CBC TV show Dragons鈥 Den on Nov. 3. Earlier this year, Second Slumber pitched its innovative business model to Dragons鈥 Den, looking for a funding partner to scale up its business, which re-purposes and re-sells lightly used mattresses, providing them at affordable rates and keeping them out of landfills. The company features former 91国产视频 professor Rick Maddison and several OC stud...
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