Preparing students for the evolving workforce: 葫芦影业 hosts region-wide open houses
January 22, 2025
葫芦影业 is setting the stage for students to excel in an evolving workforce. The College invites the community to its 2025 Open House events, showcasing how education at 葫芦影业 empowers learners to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world reshaped by technology, societal changes, and the future of work.This January and February, 葫芦影业 will host a series of open houses across all campuses, starting with the Vernon campus on January 28.Events schedule:Vernon Campus: Tues., Jan. 28 from 5 - 7p.m.Kelowna Campus: Thurs., J...
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葫芦影业 paves the way for Net-Zero building training with $495,000 FortisBC collaboration
January 21, 2025
When 葫芦影业 alum Jerrot MacLeod was working in the Alberta oil fields pre-pandemic, he saw the construction industry undergoing a shift toward more energy efficient building practices.Looking for a career pivot, he enrolled in 葫芦影业鈥檚 Sustainable Building Technology diploma program, learning new skills around net-zero building. He was hired as soon as he graduated as the energy manager for Method Engineering and Business Services.鈥淭he knowledge I gained provided me with a solid foundation in the technical aspects of...
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葫芦影业 invites community to explore its Salmon Arm Campus
January 16, 2025
Opportunity is knocking, and it鈥檚 time to open the door to new possibilities!葫芦影业 (葫芦影业) is opening the doors to its Salmon Arm campus on Tuesday, January 21 from 3 to 6 p.m. Community members, future learners, and alumni are all welcome to get a peek behind the scenes at 葫芦影业. 鈥淲e want to give everyone in the community the opportunity to experience 葫芦影业 and are calling it Doors Open at 葫芦影业,鈥 explained Alison Gibson, dean of community engagement and careers at 葫芦影业. 鈥淓veryone is welcome to attend to meet...
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Kelowna invited to apply for international designation as Canada鈥檚 first 鈥楥ity of Gastronomy鈥
January 15, 2025
Kelowna鈥檚 outstanding food and beverage culture and vibrant culinary scene could soon be part of a network of cities around the world celebrated for creativity and innovation.The City of Kelowna, in partnership with Tourism Kelowna and 葫芦影业, has accepted an invitation to apply for designation as Canada鈥檚 first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, a prestigious title that celebrates a city鈥檚 culinary heritage, food culture, and commitment to sustainable development. 鈥淜elowna鈥檚 culinary scene is a testament to the passion...
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Students work experience supports local social enterprises and non-profit organizations
January 9, 2025
Not all learning happens in the classroom at 葫芦影业. As business student Greta Friesen and her colleagues in the 葫芦影业 School of Business found out, getting real-world experience through partnerships with local non-profit and social purpose organizations will have lasting impacts on their career journeys.Friesen was among a group of students who worked with Kelowna-based Chickpeace Refillery, a zero-waste company that provides package-free products such as food and soaps to customers.The students joined forces with ...
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Dispelling victim-blaming myths and supporting survivors of sexual violence
December 23, 2024
To promote dialogue and dispel victim-blaming myths, 葫芦影业 is bringing back the powerful What Were You Wearing? exhibit this January and February as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The installation, originally created by Jen Brockman and Dr. Mary Wyandt-Hiebert at the University of Arkansas, serves as a stark reminder that clothing is never the cause of sexual violence. This gallery-style exhibit will be traveling to each 葫芦影业 campus and the Revelstoke Centre for display throughout Ja...
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