69Ƶ opening residence early to support residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place
April 29, 2024
Members of the 69Ƶ worked hard over the past several days to make this positive news happen for some Kelowna residents displaced from their homes.Residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place will soon temporarily move into a new residence building at 69Ƶ campus imminently. The Pathways Abilities Society is in the process of finalizing a lease with 69Ƶ which will run until mid-August. “Our residents have become a tight-knit community in the past year and this opportunity allows them to maintain the supp...
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OC students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
April 24, 2024
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, 69Ƶ (OC) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to challenge the best in Canada. Seven OC students won medals at the Skills Canada Provincials held April 17 in Abbotsford, a local high school student also medaled, and four students have advanced to the Skills Nationals in Quebec. Olivia Tinling (IT Office Software), Hunter Campbell (Refrigeration) and Joel Galbraith (IT Network Systems Administration), won gold medals wh...
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Set yourself apart in the tourism industry: benefits of our program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in today’s turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucia...
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Major gift from BMO to support community progress is worth smiling about
April 9, 2024
A major gift from BMO will support community dental care while making it easier for more people to train to become in-demand Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs).BMO is giving $250,000 to 69Ƶ’s (OC) Our Students, Your Health campaign in support of the CDA program. OC’s state-of-the-art dental suite, used for training and as a community clinic, will receive $150,000. An additional $100,000 will be used to kickstart a hands-on learning pilot program that will enable people to become CDAs while they continue to work.In...
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Enactus 69Ƶ shines at regional competition
April 4, 2024
69Ƶ School of Business students representing Enactus 69Ƶ (EnactusOC) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. For Rebekah Dingwall, an OC student and the EnactusOC President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,” said Dingwall. “The success of our team at t...
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Unleash your potential: 69Ƶ invites community to "Try a Trade"
April 3, 2024
Are the trades for you? Have you ever felt the call of a different career path? Are you curious about trades but unsure where to start? Look no further! 69Ƶ (OC), in partnership with the Canadian 69Ƶ Builders’ Association – Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO), is thrilled to announce its upcoming "Try a Trade" event, inviting all eager learners and aspiring tradespeople to explore a world of possibilities on April 25 at OC’s Kelowna campus.“69Ƶ is pleased to partner with CHBA-CO to offer the Try a Trade event....
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Countdown is on for move-in to new student housing at 69Ƶ
March 27, 2024
When the fall term starts in September, the number of students living on campus at 69Ƶ in Kelowna will more than double.A new student housing building at the corner of K.L.O. Road and Campus West Road is still a few months away from being move-in-ready; however, OC is anticipating a construction-related milestone in the coming weeks, with the building nearing “substantial completion.”The six-storey building includes elements of mass timber and features unique design elements from two well-known Indigenous artists. It wi...
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Help us enhance the OC website and win OC merch!
March 13, 2024
College Relations has embarked on several web-related projects to enhance the student experience on the OC website, making access to our programming as easy as possible.We need the help of our 69Ƶ and we've got OC-branded draw prizes for your help!Take the OC website questionnaire and help us identify issues on the website so we can tackle them, supporting prospective and current students' journey on our website.Complete the questionnaire and provide your email at the end for a chance to win prizes, including newly branded ...
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How to work with College Relations
March 13, 2024
The College Relations department at 69Ƶ is responsible for public relations, media relations, institutional marketing, communications and advertising, social media, graphic design and institutional event promotion and co-ordination (including convocation). We support the College’s web properties and social media channels, develop marketing assets for the recruitment team and program and service areas, publish the OC This Week employee newsletter, and support ou...
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69Ƶ students advance in finance research challenge
March 13, 2024
A student trio from the 69Ƶ (OC) School of Business are on their way to the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) Institute Research Challenge Sub-Regionals. This follows a win at a local level competition hosted by CFA Societies of British Columbia in Vancouver last month. “As a CFA affiliated institution, 69Ƶ is honoured to support our students in competitions like the CFA Institute Research Challenge,” said Joe Baker, Dean, School of Business. “We’re excited to see how far our students can go using the ...
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