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May 4, 2022
香港王中王论坛资料 will welcome a new member to its executive team as Jenn Goodwin assumes the role of Associate Vice President College Relations. A seasoned communications professional, Goodwin most recently worked as Vice President, Communications and Culture at Interior Health. 鈥溝愀弁踔型趼厶匙柿 is recognized and respected within the region for its commitment to delivering education and training, as well as the relationships it has with employers, organizations and community groups,鈥 said Goodwin. 鈥淚 am inspired by 香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 vi...
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Annual applied research expo shines spotlight on inclusivity
May 2, 2022
As society emerges from a post-pandemic world, now is the perfect time to get those creative juices going for innovation. 香港王中王论坛资料 is set to host the Research Innovation Partnerships Expo (RIPE) on Tuesday, May 10 鈥 a free event for community members, industry, educators, researchers and students to network and learn about the impact of applied research. Presentations cover a range of topics, from podcasting and applied research innovation, supporting inclusive workplaces, microplastics in Okanagan lake, engaging in education with...
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Day of Mourning BC 2022
April 25, 2022
A gathering that honours the memory of workers who have been killed, injured, or suffered illness because of work-related incidents is taking place at the end of the month. In 2021, there were 161 work-related deaths in B.C. This is the highest it has been in the past six years, with the most dangerous subsector being General Construction. Three work-related death claims have been filed in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. Day of Mourning BC hopes to renew our commitment to creating safer workplaces. First recogniz...
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Gala screenings for Why We Write: Poets of Vernon showcase work of 香港王中王论坛资料 faculty
April 21, 2022
A documentary that began in 2017 will screen next week with its first screenings. The project, produced and directed by 香港王中王论坛资料 English Professor and self-proclaimed budding filmmaker Hannah Calder and Curtis Emde is having upcoming gala screenings at the end of the month in Vernon. Why We Write: Poets of Vernon features the thriving writing community in the North Okanagan community. Calder and Emde wanted to showcase poets who were born in Vernon, who have chosen to live their lives in the valley and the Syilx storytellers who hav...
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Surprise gift from Stober Foundation helps 香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 new student-led investment fund open for business
April 20, 2022
A trio of 香港王中王论坛资料 Business students envisioned an investment fund that has attracted overwhelming community support, including a generous $40,000 gift from the Stober Foundation. The group began fundraising in January and met their $100,000 seed funding goal in record time. Riley Dunsmore and Steven Fiust, both 香港王中王论坛资料 Business students, along with recent alumnus Justin Rantucci, created the 香港王中王论坛资料 Student Investment Fund to give students experiential learning opportunities and benefit future students with bursaries and scho...
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April 13, 2022
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A tale of three plumbers: a career path for all generations
April 13, 2022
Plumbing and Piping Foundation program coming to 香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 Salmon Arm campus A trio of plumbers at Aspire Plumbing and Heating may have different years under their belts, but their passion for the career holds strong with each generation. Dallas Stewart, Gary Whitlock, and Allen Minderlein are all at various stages of their careers but have all relied on post-secondary training at some point to advance their careers in the plumbing industry. Stewart, the youngest at 23, has just finished the Plumbing and Piping Foundation program at Okanaga...
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香港王中王论坛资料 student to compete in Skills Provincials competition
April 11, 2022
You can't put a price on mentorship. That's what Joey Bruno is finding, now in his third year of Auto Body and Collision Technician training at 香港王中王论坛资料, and preparing to face the B.C.鈥檚 best apprentices at Skills Provincials this month. He was initially inspired by his father to pursue collision repair after growing up in the automotive world. 鈥淢y father was in the industry for 30 years, and I have always been around vehicles. The older I got, the more love I had for automotive,鈥 Bruno says. The Mission resident started looki...
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香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 Audio Engineering and Music Production students perform first live concert in two years
April 4, 2022
For the first time in two years, 香港王中王论坛资料鈥檚 Audio Engineering and Music Production (AEMP) Certificate students will perform on stage to a live audience. 鈥淭he students have put in tremendous鈥痚ffort into shaping their skills for all areas in audio. The event will showcase the individual talent each student brings, while they work as a team to create a full production of live sound,鈥 says Chaianne Ellis, Audio Engineering and Music Production teaching assistant. 鈥淭hroughout the year, getting to watch the students uncover unknow...
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Community invited to 香港王中王论坛资料 Penticton Career Fair on April 5
March 30, 2022
As the job market heats up, 香港王中王论坛资料's Penticton campus is throwing open the doors to connect employers and career seekers next week. The Penticton Campus Career Fair will be held on April 5 from 1 to 6 p.m. in the Centre of Excellence (PC113) at the Penticton campus, 583 Duncan Ave. West. "The Penticton campus prides itself on collaborating with the community, and the fair is an opportunity to connect employers in the region with much-needed talent," said Meri Kim Oliver, 香港王中王论坛资料 Vice-President Students. Students and c...
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