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Okanagan College Apprentice Hiring Project received over $3 million in funding and will use that money to support small and medium sized enterprises who hire first-year apprentices. Project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Apprenticeship Service
okanagan.bc.ca/AHP
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Trades and Apprenticeships wishes you a Happy Holiday Season and New Year. The college will be closed between Monday December 25th 2023 - January 1st 2024 and will reopen on January 2nd 2024.
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We want to share this story of how an Interior company worked with OC’s Apprentice Hiring Project to help make its workplace more accessible.
Read the full story here: okanagan.bc.ca/news/apprenti…
Learn more about the Apprentice Hiring Project here: okanagan.bc.ca/trades-and-ap…
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Welders, do you need to become job-ready with valid CWB certification? We can help with that! 👩🏭👨🏭
Okanagan College is one of the largest accredited weld testing centres in the region. Testing appointments offered weekly.
Book online now: l8r.it/aAJG
Only a few seats left!
The Plumbing & Piping Foundation program starts in #Kelowna AND #Penticton in July. This program is designed to prepare students for a career as a #Steamfitter /Pipefitter, #Plumber or Sprinkler System Installer.
To apply, visit l8r.it/5QO7
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Speak with someone about the benefits of trades training!
@okanagancollege can provide you with information on how to start #training towards a rewarding #career in the skilled trades. Many entry-level trades programs are starting this summer! Details at l8r.it/NtCr
Did you know? Okanagan College #Culinary and #Pastry Arts programs aim to have 33 – 50% of food purchases sourced from supplies produced in British Columbia to support #economic development in all regions of the province.
Learn more about training at l8r.it/mReO
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Do you love sugar? Grow your skills and unleash your creativity. Check out the workshops available in the @okanagancollege #Bread and #Pastry series! These workshops are offered on weekend.
To register for a workshop, visit l8r.it/paEb
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Dice, chop, sauté! Sign up for a weekend Culinary Workshop today!
Learn new skills from Red Seal Chef Instructors in the commercial kitchens at Okanagan College's Kelowna campus.
Register online at l8r.it/llIx
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"What do students learn in the entry-level #RV Service #Technician Foundation program?"
✔️Electrical components
✔️RV solar power systems
✔️Plumbing
✔️Propane gas components and appliances
✔️Exterior and interior components
✔️Structural frames and towing systems
and so much more!
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Last year's #RV Service Technician Foundation #graduate, Cole, was immediately hired by an RV dealership & was registered as an apprentice with @skilledtradesbc. Looking forward to seeing you back at OC for your next level, Cole!
To learn more, visit l8r.it/OVqf
Today, we stand in solidarity with workers across Canada in marking another #NationalDayofMourning as we remember the pain and loss of loved ones in the workplace and continue to strive for the safest working conditions possible.
#skilledtrades #DayOfMourning #worksafety
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Train to become a Recreation Vehicle Service #Technician!
#OkanaganCollege is Canada's only entry-level foundation program provider.
Next #RV Service Technician Foundation program starts this summer. Apply online now at l8r.it/1YkS
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It's #ThrowbackThursday! During the construction of the #okanagancollege Coyotes Basketball locker room and meeting space at #Okanagan Christian School, the Plumbing & Piping class helped install new piping systems for the space.
A project to be proud of. Well done, students! 👏
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"What are the admission requirements for the Plumbing & Piping Foundation program?"
The admission requirements are based on an applicant's #math and #English skills. Applicants may be asked to write a Trades Entrance Assessment (TEA). To learn more, visit l8r.it/61qE
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"How is the Plumbing & Piping Foundation program unique?"
It trains students to become #Plumbers, #Steamfitters /Pipefitters, or #Sprinkler System Installers providing graduates with diverse #career opportunities and the potential of multiple Red Seals.
l8r.it/Xz1f
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Understanding piping systems is an intricate part of the #plumbing and piping trade. This entry-level foundation class work together on their final project.
The next Plumbing & Piping Foundation programs scheduled in #Penticton and #Kelowna this summer - l8r.it/A05T
Measure twice, cut once.
#Plumbing and Piping students learn about various types of #equipment like operating this #bandsaw for cutting material. Bandsaws help tradespeople make accurate, quick cuts for many different projects.
Keep up the great work, students!
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Only a few hours left in today's #Aerospace (PS) @SkillsBC Provincial Competition and @okanagancollege competitor, Bryce, is laser focused on the competition's diagram.
Good luck, Bryce! You've go this!
#SCNC2023 #skilledtrades #skillsbc
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