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Sheet metal career paths on display at open house
November 23, 2017 - 3:59 PM

The need for skilled Sheet Metal Workers locally and across B.C. has prompted Okanagan College to open the doors to one of its newest shops so potential students can test-drive the trade this fall.
Province invests in School District 73 apprenticeship programs
November 23, 2016 - 11:00 AM

School District 73 will receive $30,000 in funding for the Youth Work in Trades program to boost trades training for young people in the province.
Province expands investments in school district apprenticeship programs
November 23, 2016 - 10:55 AM

Four school districts in the region will receive a combined $90,000 in funding for the Youth Work in Trades program to boost trades training for young people.
Students can cut school costs with the Open Textbook Project
September 04, 2016 - 12:59 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Students in B.C. have even more to look forward to this back-to-school season as free open textbooks hit up to $2 million in overall student savings.
Local builder pledges $20,000 to trades department at Okanagan College
July 07, 2016 - 7:40 AM

KELOWNA - With more than two decades of experience under his tool belt, a local construction business owner and Okanagan College alumnus is giving back to support future tradespeople.
TRU making strides in complex Indian market
January 08, 2016 - 12:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - More students could flow into Thompson Rivers University after a successful mission to India in December led to the signing of proposals with two of that country’s biggest schools.
Okanagan College hosts session on combining construction program and green building project
November 14, 2015 - 3:46 PM

KELOWNA - Would-be builders and carpenters have a chance on Nov. 23 to find out more about a course next spring that will take them onto the jobsite of tomorrow as Okanagan College instructors and students help to construct one of the most energy efficient homes in the region.

The College’s Trades Department is hosting an information session at 5 p.m. on the evening of Nov.
Okanagan College receives big donation
June 03, 2015 - 2:09 PM

KELOWNA - The fundraising campaign for Okanagan College’s new trades training complex has officially raised more than $4 million toward its $7-million goal, with support coming from every corner of the Okanagan.
Friends Awards inspire incoming Okanagan College students
May 30, 2015 - 3:30 PM

OKANAGAN - Entrance scholarships provided by two Okanagan College donors have inspired a group of graduating Grade 12 students to think about how they can translate education into community impact.

Shad Collins, Matt Finlayson, Jack Holman, Courtney Korabek, Breanne Pitts, and Jaxon Stel each received the $2,500 Rick and Yasmin Thorpe and Friends Entrance Scholarship to support their studies at the College.
Team Construction Management Ltd. gift helps Okanagan College build for skills
May 29, 2015 - 10:03 AM

OKANAGAN - A prominent local construction firm has made a major donation to the fundraising campaign for Okanagan College’s new Trades Training Complex, and the company hopes its donation will inspire others to follow their lead in supporting apprentices.

Team Construction Management Limited, based in Kelowna, has pledged $50,000 to the Bright Horizons Building for Skills campaign.
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Sheet metal career paths on display at open house

Province invests in School District 73 apprenticeship programs

Province expands investments in school district apprenticeship programs

Students can cut school costs with the Open Textbook Project

Local builder pledges $20,000 to trades department at Okanagan College

TRU making strides in complex Indian market

Okanagan College hosts session on combining construction program and green building project

Okanagan College receives big donation

Friends Awards inspire incoming Okanagan College students

Team Construction Management Ltd. gift helps Okanagan College build for skills

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