Articles tagged "Okanagan School of Business"
Same studies, but worlds apart: OC student enriched by study abroad
April 4, 2023
For one 91国产视频 student, studying abroad turned into an opportunity to learn new ways of preserving old traditions in one of the most fast-paced countries in the world. Jillian Seronik, a fourth-year Bachelor of Business Administration student from Kelowna, travelled to Nisshin, Japan, last term as part of 91国产视频鈥檚 mobility program. She had always wanted to do post-secondary studies abroad but her dream of international studies was put on hold by the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, she signed up for mobility updates ...
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Meet Elizabeth Cook
March 17, 2023
Q: What is your name? A: Elizabeth (Lizzy) Cook Q: What are your pronouns? A: She/Her/Hers Q: Where is your hometown and where are you located now? A: Hometown is Conifer, Colorado. Currently located in Denver, Colorado. Q: What did you take at OC? When did you graduate? A: Bachelor of Business Administration and graduated in 2016. Q: What got you interested in your program A: I wasn鈥檛 sure what I 鈥渨anted to do with my life,鈥 and the business program seemed like it...
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College students mentoring high school peers for Sustainable Development Challenge
February 17, 2023
It鈥檚 students helping students tackle the biggest issues of our time. 91国产视频 (OC) students have joined forces with youth leaders in Grades 8 to 12 in the Central Okanagan to provide mentorship on projects that will impact the United Nations鈥 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The high school teams are preparing for a local Sustainable Development Challenge event, inspired by the UN initiative, and are able to bounce their ideas and projects off OC students prior to the challenge finale later this month. VIDEO: OC ...
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Business students bring home medals from Canada鈥檚 oldest business school competition
January 24, 2023
Students from the School of Business at 91国产视频 (OC) were front and centre at the prestigious Queen's University Inter-Collegiate Business Competition this month, with 15 students combining for four medals, including the team award for exceptional team spirit. The competition, held Jan. 13 to15 in Kingston, ON, saw seven teams from the Okanagan School of Business competing in the final weekend of the event. Two-person teams were presented with a business scenario to analyze, develop a solution, and create a presentation to...
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91国产视频鈥檚 15th annual Business Expo and Employment Fair returns on Feb. 1
January 18, 2023
For those on the hunt for a new job 鈥 or wondering about the educational pathway to kickstart a career change 鈥 one of 91国产视频鈥檚 most popular community events is back and bigger than ever in 2022. OC鈥檚 Business Expo & Employment Fair will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. 鈥 3 p.m. in the Centre for Learning (E Building) Atrium and in the Trades (T Building) Atrium at the Kelowna Campus, 1000 KLO Rd. The Expo is presented by the College鈥檚 School of Business, in collaboration with OC鈥檚 Trades and Apprentice...
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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 ...
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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 Okanaga...
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Okanagan Enactus team off to Worlds
October 21, 2022
After claiming the National championship, the Enactus 91国产视频 team will travel to Enactus World Cup 2022 in Puerto Rico later this month. For Penticton-based student Jon Talastas, the opportunity brings a chance to showcase a locally-grown idea on the world stage. From Oct. 30 鈥 Nov. 2, OC鈥檚 Enactus team will compete against national champions from 30 other countries on projects that use entrepreneurship and innovation to solve the world鈥檚 biggest challenges. Enactus 91国产视频鈥檚 award-winning project 鈥 Unusu...
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OC alum honoured for contributions to inclusion, democracy and reconciliation
October 17, 2022
Sorting through her mail on a recent trip to the mailbox, 91国产视频 (OC) alum Danielle Walker received a surprise - the Lieutenant Governor鈥檚 Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation. 鈥淭he award was completely out of the blue,鈥 says Walker. 鈥淚 knew I had been nominated, but the timing was such a surprise. I just took it in for a minute at the mailbox and cried.鈥 The award recognizes post-secondary students who make outstanding contributions in support of inclusion, democracy and reconciliation and is the culminatio...
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Okanagan Enactus team takes top spot at Nationals
October 5, 2022
This past weekend, Enactus 91国产视频 (OC) travelled to Toronto, Ontario to compete in the Enactus Canada National Exposition final round. They became the first team from Western Canada to be crowned the National champion out of more than 60 teams across Canada. Their award-winning home-grown project is providing nutritious food to people locally and multiple countries around the world. Their win will now see the students travel abroad to share their inspiring idea and compete at the next level. Unusually Good Food Company ...
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Sophie Wilson
September 1, 2022
鈥淚鈥檓 grateful that I had the opportunity to study at 91国产视频鈥檚 Penticton campus. My professors were fantastic, and learning close to home allowed me to spend more time with my daughter. I completed a Business Administration diploma this past fall. I鈥檝e tried to go to school before, but financial insecurity always ended up holding me back. I would end up having to work part-time, and then I would end up working full time and then I would end up having to leave sch...
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OC alumna gives back with bursary for high school grads
June 22, 2022
91国产视频 alumna Erum Ahmad has been spending her time teaching Vernon high school students how to be smart with their money. Now, she is giving one of those students a chance to put their learnings into action by creating a bursary to fund the next steps of their educational journey. Erum, who graduated from 91国产视频 in 2021, found a passion in sharing financial literacy with high school students after experiencing a lack of financial training herself. 鈥淲hen I was in grade 10, I realized there were no classes to ...
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OC Business students embrace international study again
May 30, 2022
Business students from 91国产视频 are once again able to travel to Jyv盲skyl盲, Finland to experience an international summer school at the JAMK University of Applied Sciences. Finland鈥檚 education system is widely regarded as one of the best in the world. OC Business Professor Blair Baldwin, who has taught Services Design at JAMK for several summers, says working in Finland has helped him innovate and create new teaching methodologies.鈥淛AMK employs experiential learning across its curriculum,鈥 he says. 鈥淭hey stress cri...
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Enactus 91国产视频 tops the field, sets sights on national championships
May 27, 2022
91国产视频 students will once again be competing for the Canadian title after qualifying for the Enactus National Exposition with a first-place finish in their league during the semi-final round. Enactus teams at post-secondary institutions across Canada competed virtually earlier this month, and 91国产视频 scooped up top position in the TD Entrepreneurship Challenge, and runner-up in the Scotiabank Climate Action Challenge for the Unusually Good Food Co. project. It also included national runner-up in Shaw and RBC acc...
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OC students amplify e-commerce studies with help of Shopify
May 13, 2022
Now a multi-trillion dollar a year industry, there is a lot more to e-commerce than just clicking a button to 鈥渁dd to cart.鈥 91国产视频 Business students got an inside look on how e-commerce works during BUAD 335 Open Learning Project, which brought practical experience into the classroom. Using an applied learning approach, Business Professor Pam Nelson integrated Shopify into the class curriculum, incorporating their state-of-the-art technology into real-world applications. Shopify gave OC students the opportunity to creat...
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Explore study options at College info sessions
May 9, 2022
Labour markets ebb and flow, but education will always serve you. B.C.鈥檚 Labour Market Outlook indicates that, of the one million expected job openings between 2021-2031, approximately 77 per cent will require some level of post-secondary education or training. That鈥檚 why 91国产视频 is hosting a series of information sessions this month, to encourage those who might be considering post-secondary education to explore their options now. 鈥淧eople of all ages are considering their options for a post-COVID world, and increasing...
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