OC’s Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship hosts Nov. 17 showcase for prospective students

High school students, their parents and others interested in pursuing a career in business or culinary arts are invited to see what education at Okanagan College (OC) looks like at the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship Showcase on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Kelowna campus.

The Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Okanagan College was created with a $10-million donation from the Hall Family Foundation in early 2025, building on the success of the well-established business school known for its dedicated faculty with deep roots in the business community and programming that prepares students with real-world learning. 

The evening features a keynote from Joe Baker, Dean of the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship, titled, Unlocking the Power of Reinvention: Three Human Skills for Navigating What Happens Next. Attendees will also choose from six interactive sessions, each focused on the different career paths that are possible through studies at OC.

“We hear a great deal about uncertainty and disruption, and there is little doubt that both will shape the future our graduates enter,” said Baker. “The technical skills they acquire through their education will always be important. But when the future becomes increasingly difficult to predict, it is the durable skills that become even more valuable."

“Critical thinking, adaptability, communication, collaboration and leadership are what enable our graduates to navigate change, embrace opportunity and thrive in a world that is constantly evolving,” continued Baker. “These are the skills that endure, and they are at the heart of an education at the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship.”

The six sessions include:

• People-Powered Careers – Pathways to Careers in Communications, Human Resources, Marketing and Sales
• Money, Data and Decision-Making – Pathways to Careers in Accounting, Business Analytics and Finance
• Build, Lead and Launch – Pathways to Careers in Business, Entrepreneurship and Management
• Take Off – Pathways to Careers in Commercial Aviation
• Travel and Experience – Pathways to Careers in Events, Food and Beverage, Hospitality and Tourism
• A Different Path Into Business – Explore Flexible Programs, Shorter Credentials and More

Attendees can enjoy light appetizers and refreshments while they mix and mingle with current students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals. Those eligible and who are ready to apply will have their application fee waived.

High school students, their parents, adult learners and others interested in pursuing a career in business or culinary arts can learn more about the Showcase event and RSVP through Eventbrite.