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When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at Okanagan College, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at OC after graduation.

NIC Fest is an opportunity for people to explore upcoming training and program opportunities or learn about ways they can learn close to home. NIC Fest is taking place on multiple campuses this month. This free event is open to the public and includes campus tours and face-to-face time with faculty, also giving job seekers a chance to network with regional employers.

The East Kootenay Career and Job Fair takes place this week, offering a valuable platform for individuals seeking new career opportunities, recent graduates entering the job market, those exploring summer employment or diverse career options, and for employers looking to hire new talent. This fair is organized by the College and Kootenay Employment Services.

Pursuing a skilled trade can lead to a rewarding career, full of growth, success and leadership opportunities. This is the message that Highstreet, a Kelowna-based real estate and development company, wants to share with students. Highstreet has donated $1 million to Okanagan College’s Trades and Apprenticeship programs. This gift will provide financial support to students starting an entry-level trades program. Thirteen annual bursaries of $6,500 will cover the full tuition costs with room for additional student expenses, such as textbooks or tools.

Eight Coast Mountain College (CMTN) students recently completed the Accelerated ECCE Certificate Program in Kitimat. All eight earned their Basic Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certificate from the BC ECE Registry as well as an ECCE Certificate from CMTN, and now six have secured jobs in Kitimat daycares and two work at daycares in Terrace.

In a mystical moment on the back corner of Nelson’s Silver King Campus, students in the Selkirk College Forest Technology Program were introduced to an ancient Grand Fir that will soon find its place on the BC Big Tree Registry.

Vancouver Community College (VCC) has unveiled its revitalized brand to students and employees at a special unveiling ceremony. After months of consultation with the VCC community through focus groups, surveys, and meetings, the refreshed identity centers on VCC, a friendly, warm, welcoming, everyday place of real learning.

As the president and CEO of Vancouver Community College (VCC), Ajay’s journey from humble beginnings to transformative leadership serves as a beacon of inspiration for the VCC community and beyond. As the sole South Asian president among British Columbia's public post-secondary institutions, Ajay's commitment to diversity and inclusion is exemplified through VCC's innovative Campus Plan, which has secured substantial investments for the institution's future. Beyond his academic pursuits, Ajay's dedication to community and culture resonates throughout his work.

Entry into an exciting and rewarding career in the industrial sector is only a short program away at Selkirk College. Teck Trail Operations is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc/lead smelting and refining complexes. To make it function on a daily basis, the intricate operation requires a community of dedicated employees with a wide variety of trades, skills and education.

High school students interested in pursuing a tech career will soon get a head start with the new experiential Technology Exploration Dual Credit (TekX) program.