Okanagan College and CWB Group spark new opportunities for internationally trained welders
December 10, 2025
With demand for skilled welders rising across Canada, Okanagan College has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group to deliver the National Welder Competency Assessment and Skills Training (NWCAST) program — a tuition-free initiative to help internationally trained welders and skilled trade professionals gain Canadian certification and connect to meaningful employment.The need for certified skilled trade professionals far exceeds supply right across Canada, and additional welders and welding-related trade professionals...
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OC Foundation celebrates $1.25 million distributed to students
December 4, 2025
When Bachelor of Business Administration student Adam Giffin stepped up to the microphone at this year’s Okanagan College Foundation Student Awards Reception in Penticton, he carried with him a story that resonated across the room, shaped by resilience, determination, and the power of community.Originally from England, Adam spent nearly a decade working in hospitality, eventually managing two busy bars before travelling through Australia, Asia, and Europe with his wife. They settled in the Okanagan in 2018, welcoming their first dau...
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OC student earns prestigious internship to support access to education overseas
December 4, 2025
Okanagan College student Ladi Bil is looking forward to a career dedicated to equity-based advocacy and social justice. Bil is going to be taking a significant step on her journey after she was selected for the Empowerment Squared International Youth Internship Program (IYIP), a program funded by Global Affairs Canada and delivered in partnership with McMaster University.The four-month internship will take place January to April 2026 where Ladi will be placed in Ghana as part of a team that wi...
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Okanagan College unveils sustainable construction programs to respond to industry needs
December 2, 2025
More students will be able to train for careers in construction and project management with the launch of two new innovative programs at Okanagan College, focusing on an integrated and holistic approach to modern day construction.Applications are open now for the new one-year Sustainable Construction Management certificate or the two-year Sustainable Design and Construction Management diploma. The programs are offered primarily online and in the evenings to accommodate working professionals and learners who aren’t able to atte...
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Changes to hours at Revelstoke Centre
December 2, 2025
Okanagan College is moving forward with operational changes at our Revelstoke Centre in the new year.As of January 1, 2026, the Revelstoke Centre will no longer have drop-in office hours. Instead, it will be open when there is a pre-scheduled program, such as a First Aid course, or any training delivered by the College or our partners.Instructors and program leads will be provided with access and support to open the facility for courses, and the current schedule has not been impacted by this change (no cancellations).OC teams will c...
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Help nourish student success through food security
November 28, 2025
Over 56% of Canadian post-secondary students face moderate or severe food insecurity — 5 times the national average — driving many to skip meals. As this challenge grows amid rising costs, so does the need for meaningful support that goes beyond traditional financial aid and meets students where they are. When students have reliable access to nutritious food, they’re more likely to thrive academically, socially, and professionally.Did you know?Students with reliable access to nutritious food are 2x more likely to achieve a GPA above...
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Okanagan College and RRC Polytech win national innovation award for collaborative applied research
November 21, 2025
The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at Okanagan College, in partnership with the Prairie Research Kitchen (PRK) at RRC Polytech, has been recognized with a national innovation award for excellence in applied research and industry collaboration.The two Technology Access Centres (TACs) received the Most Impactful Interactive Visit Award at the 2025 TAC Innovate Awards hosted by Tech-Access Canada in Quebec City last month. The award recognizes BC BTAC and PRK’s collaborative work with a Métis-owned microbrewery in Winni...
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The BPL Legacy Association and Okanagan College partner to expand access to aerospace training, education programs
November 20, 2025
As demand for aerospace professionals in Canada grows, the Okanagan is poised to be at the forefront.The BPL Legacy Association (owners of the KF Centre for Excellence) today announced a joint initiative with Okanagan College that will see a new $22 million facility constructed at the Kelowna airport, purpose-built to expand local education and training programs aligned to the aerospace industry needs.The modern 42,000 square foot teaching facility will include workshops, classrooms, and a hangar space to accommodate all three (curr...
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Canadian Ecopolitics in the Anthropocene: New podcast features OC's Dr. Rosalind Warner
November 7, 2025
Podcast Guest: Dr. Rosalind Warner In the latest episode of The Ecopolitics Podcast (episode 4.11), Okanagan College’s own Dr. Rosalind Warner is featured as a key guest, spotlighting her leadership in Canadian environmental politics and her commitment to educating the next generation of change-makers. This episode, titled “Canadian Ecopolitics in the Anthropocene,” offers a timely exploration of how pressing issues—like re...
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Future builders showcase skills through BCIT’s ACE Certificate program delivered in partnership with Okanagan College
November 5, 2025
The next generation of architects, construction managers and engineers took centre stage at the end of the summer as students in BCIT’s Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE) Certificate program — delivered in partnership with Okanagan College (OC) — presented their summer projects to parents, employers, post-secondary representatives and community partners at OC’s Kelowna campus.The event marked the completion of the ACE Summer Intensive — a three-course introduction to digital modelling, c...
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