OC Trades

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

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.

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/apprentic…⁠ ⁠ Learn more about the Apprentice Hiring Project here: okanagan.bc.ca/trades-and-app…

Safety is the top priority! #Welding students completed a practical assessment where they learned about harnesses and fall protection so they could weld a pipe project. Nice work, students!

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

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

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

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

"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!

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

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

Congratulations to the Power Motor Sampler program participants! Over the last 10-weeks, youth explored a variety of trades such as automotive, aerospace, collision repair and more at @okangancollege #Kelowna campus. Best of luck with your future career goals! @SD23News

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! 👏

"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

"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

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!

@SD23News @kbrigades Well done, studnts!

OKM & CMS ⁦@kbrigades⁩ students are busy making casseroles for the local food bank right now - grateful for #sd23contributors to #CaringCommunities