Lifelong learning, skills development at the heart of Continuing Studies and Corporate Training

Lifelong learning from Kindergarten to any age.  

No matter how you describe it, the work of Okanagan College’s Continuing Studies and Corporate Training department is woven into the fabric of communities right across the Okanagan Valley.

From OC’s youngest learners at Camp OC, to employees looking to learn new skills, to people looking to get back into the workforce or pursuing a new career path, Continuing Studies is here to help.

It’s a different path to post-secondary than the traditional journey and people will find shorter courses and programs across a wide range of topics.

The body of work done by the Continuing Studies and Corporate Training team can’t be put into just a few words given the breadth and depth of their programming. They are focused on meeting the needs of communities across the Okanagan Valley, providing programming that is easy to access and focused on enhancing skills that people need to find success in their careers.

There are seven general areas the team works in:

• Certificate programs: These are typically several months long with attendees earning a certificate upon completion such as the Education Assistant or Esthetics and Nail Technology certificates.
• Corporate Training: Private training tailored to the needs of the organizations in the Okanagan Valley. From Leadership to professional development and more for businesses, non-profits, and professional associations.
• Government contracts: Programming funded by the federal and provincial governments that targets areas of the workforce facing staffing shortages.
• Open enrollment: General interest or part-time programs such as learning excel, leadership courses and estate planning.
• Distance Education: Computer based courses people can take at their own pace.
• Testing Services: Hosting exams for CSCT students, other institutions, and organizations.

Through these different programs, Continuing Studies strives to make an impact on both people and communities in alignment with OC’s Inspire Plan.