https://www.okanagancollege.ca/ en https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-carpentry-students-bring-their-skills-to-the-shuswap-community Okanagan College (OC) Carpenter Foundation students are no strangers to rolling up their sleeves and getting to work beyond the shop floor. Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 15:09 Okanagan College carpentry students bring their skills to the Shuswap community https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-carpentry-students-bring-their-skills-to-the-shuswap-community https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-expands-computer-information-systems-degree-with-new-options-to-address Okanagan College is expanding its Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) degree with three new options beginning in September 2026: Cybersecurity, Data Engineering and Artificial Intellige Monday, June 15, 2026 - 11:57 Okanagan College expands computer information systems degree with new options to address demand for tech talent https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-expands-computer-information-systems-degree-with-new-options-to-address https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/expanding-skilled-trades-training-in-okanagan Okanagan College will receive 256 new skilled-trades training seats as part of the Look West strategy commitment to deliver 5,000 new trades training seats in 2026-27. The Provincial Government made the announcement today in Kelowna at an event featuring Okanagan College student Emily Frick, who spoke of her experience in the skilled trades. Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 14:54 Expanding skilled-trades training in Okanagan https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/expanding-skilled-trades-training-in-okanagan https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-standout-student-achievement-at-2026-skills-canada-national Not only do Okanagan College students Emily Frick and Vladyslav Usach have promising careers ahead of them working in the skilled trades, but they will also forever be linked as two of the to Tuesday, June 9, 2026 - 09:43 Okanagan College celebrates standout student achievement at 2026 Skills Canada National Competition https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-standout-student-achievement-at-2026-skills-canada-national https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-graduates-across-four-campuses-in-spring-convocation More than 800 students from across the Okanagan and beyond are crossing the stage this week as Okanagan College (OC) marks Spring Convocation and Commencement ceremonies at all four of its campuses Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 12:27 Okanagan College celebrates graduates across four campuses in spring convocation https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-celebrates-graduates-across-four-campuses-in-spring-convocation https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-animation-students-help-brand-the-bc-summer-games The Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games is shaped by volunteers, and Okanagan College students are helping lead the charge Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 10:13 OC animation students help brand the BC Summer Games https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-animation-students-help-brand-the-bc-summer-games https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-student-success-highlights-practical-path-into-bcs-design-and-drafting-industry When Akinkunmi Faluyi graduated from high school, he had a clear creative instinct — a keen interest in 3D modelling and design — but no obvious path to turn it into a career. Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 13:56 OC Student Success Highlights Practical Path into B.C.’s Design and Drafting Industry https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-student-success-highlights-practical-path-into-bcs-design-and-drafting-industry https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-launches-open-studies-to-expand-access-to-credit-courses-for-learners-across Okanagan College (OC) is making its courses more accessible to the public with the introduction of Open Studies at OC, the ability for people to take individual courses without taking a full program. "Learning doesn't always start with a program," said OC’s Provost and Vice President Academic, Dr. Samantha Lenci. Monday, May 25, 2026 - 09:35 Okanagan College launches Open Studies to expand access to credit courses for learners across the region https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-launches-open-studies-to-expand-access-to-credit-courses-for-learners-across https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/community-rallies-as-okanagan-colleges-recreation-and-wellness-centre-enters-final-stretch With the Don Folk and Family Recreation and Wellness Centre rapidly taking shape on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus, excitement is building among students, donors and community Friday, May 22, 2026 - 09:00 Community rallies as Okanagan College’s Recreation and Wellness Centre enters final stretch https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/community-rallies-as-okanagan-colleges-recreation-and-wellness-centre-enters-final-stretch https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-hosting-2nd-student-led-community-pride-kick-off-celebration Okanagan College, together with students from the OC Pride Community, is proud to host the second community Pride celebration at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus on May 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:08 Okanagan College hosting 2nd student-led community Pride kick-off celebration https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-hosting-2nd-student-led-community-pride-kick-off-celebration https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/enactus-okanagan-college-crowned-national-champion-advancing-to-world-championships-in-brazil Enactus Okanagan College has been named the 2026 Enactus Canada National Champion after defeating more than 45 universities and colleges from across the country at the Enactus Canada National Expos Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 10:20 Enactus Okanagan College crowned National Champion, advancing to World Championships in Brazil https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/enactus-okanagan-college-crowned-national-champion-advancing-to-world-championships-in-brazil https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-welcomes-alum-ashley-ramsay-as-director-of-entrepreneurship Okanagan College (OC) is pleased to announce Ashley Ramsay as the new Director of Entrepreneurship within the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Monday, May 11, 2026 - 09:28 Okanagan College welcomes alum Ashley Ramsay as Director of Entrepreneurship https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-welcomes-alum-ashley-ramsay-as-director-of-entrepreneurship https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/new-red-dot-players-production-marion-bridge-opens-tonight The Red Dot Players’ latest performance opens tonight, featuring a cast and production crew filled with Okanagan College students, employees, alumni and community members. Thursday, May 7, 2026 - 09:24 New Red Dot Players production Marion Bridge opens tonight! https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/new-red-dot-players-production-marion-bridge-opens-tonight https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/volunteers-wanted-support-bc-lions-games-and-festival-in-kelowna When the BC Lions play two regular season CFL games in Kelowna this summer, a team of volunteers will be Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 08:37 Volunteers wanted! Support BC Lions games and festival in Kelowna https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/volunteers-wanted-support-bc-lions-games-and-festival-in-kelowna https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-students-bring-home-hardware-from-2026-skills-canada-bc-provincial-competition Okanagan College (OC) students delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Skills Canada BC Provincial Trades and Technology Competition, earning multiple medals across trades and technology Friday, May 1, 2026 - 10:51 OC students bring home hardware from 2026 Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/oc-students-bring-home-hardware-from-2026-skills-canada-bc-provincial-competition https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-students-make-powerful-connections-to-enhance-wildfire-response Quinn Stanhope knows firsthand that in a wildfire situation, every moment matters.  Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 14:17 Okanagan College students make powerful connections to enhance wildfire response https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-college-students-make-powerful-connections-to-enhance-wildfire-response https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/coyotes-remain-on-top-in-canadian-college-baseball-conference The 2026 season has quickly turned into a statement campaign for the Okanagan College Coyotes (17-3), who have established themselves as one of the most complete teams in the conference. Friday, April 24, 2026 - 11:35 Coyotes remain on top in Canadian College Baseball Conference https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/coyotes-remain-on-top-in-canadian-college-baseball-conference https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-colleges-jill-of-all-trades-inspires-the-next-generation-and-the-results-are-already In grade eight, Sophie Heuston walked into a hands-on skilled trades event and was introduced to the electrical trade for the first time. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 15:30 Okanagan College’s Jill of All Trades inspires the next generation — and the results are already showing https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-colleges-jill-of-all-trades-inspires-the-next-generation-and-the-results-are-already https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-2036-ceos-to-share-vision-for-the-future-of-the-valley What will the Okanagan look like in 2036? Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - 09:43 Okanagan 2036: CEOs to Share Vision for the Future of the Valley https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/okanagan-2036-ceos-to-share-vision-for-the-future-of-the-valley https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/progressive-leader-joins-college-in-top-human-resources-role Okanagan College (OC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Taryn McGregor as OC’s new College Human Resources Officer. Friday, April 17, 2026 - 14:44 Progressive leader joins College in top human resources role https://www.okanagancollege.ca/news/progressive-leader-joins-college-in-top-human-resources-role