Canada's Chief of Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, Inspires 91̽ Students
April 30, 2024
91̽ history student Joshua Lee may never have thought he would receive advice directly from Canada's highest-ranking soldier, during his 91̽ education. But that's exactly what happened earlier this year for Lee and a handful of lucky 91̽ students, when General Wayne Eyre, Canada's Chief of Defence staff, made a visit to 91̽. Lee, a student in 91̽'s Associate of Arts Program, was among an audience of students and employees who met with General Eyre to discuss the role of the armed forces in Canada as we...
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91̽ opening residence early to support residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place
April 29, 2024
Members of the 91̽ community worked hard over the past several days to make this positive news happen for some Kelowna residents displaced from their homes.Residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place will soon temporarily move into a new residence building at 91̽ campus imminently. The Pathways Abilities Society is in the process of finalizing a lease with 91̽ which will run until mid-August. “Our residents have become a tight-knit community in the past year and this opportunity allows them to maintain the support of t...
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91̽ students win medals at Skills Provincials competition
April 24, 2024
When it comes to Skills Canada competitions, 91̽ (91̽) students have proven they are among the best in the province, with several moving on to challenge the best in Canada. Seven 91̽ students won medals at the Skills Canada Provincials held April 17 in Abbotsford, a local high school student also medaled, and four students have advanced to the Skills Nationals in Quebec. Olivia Tinling (IT Office Software), Hunter Campbell (Refrigeration) and Joel Galbraith (IT Network Systems Administration), won gold medals while Mark...
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Set Yourself Apart in the Tourism Industry: Benefits of Our Program
April 24, 2024
Choosing the right career path can be difficult, especially in today’s turbulent job market. With so many options, you may find it challenging to decide what you want to do and how to cultivate the necessary skills. The hospitality and tourism industry is one field that continues to grow, offering promising opportunities to dedicated individuals.If you're committed to making your mark in the tourism industry, building a solid foundation and learning unique skills are crucial for yo...
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Major gift from BMO to support community progress is worth smiling about
April 9, 2024
A major gift from BMO will support community dental care while making it easier for more people to train to become in-demand Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs).BMO is giving $250,000 to 91̽’s (91̽) Our Students, Your Health campaign in support of the CDA program. 91̽’s state-of-the-art dental suite, used for training and as a community clinic, will receive $150,000. An additional $100,000 will be used to kickstart a hands-on learning pilot program that will enable people to become CDAs while they continue to work.In recogni...
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Enactus 91̽ shines at regional competition
April 4, 2024
91̽ School of Business students representing Enactus 91̽ (Enactus91̽) achieved four podium finishes at a recent Enactus Canada Regional Exposition. For Rebekah Dingwall, an 91̽ student and the Enactus91̽ President, the competition was an opportunity to showcase her skills and make a positive impact on her community. "I'm deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such a remarkable team of students, faculty, alumni and community partners,” said Dingwall. “The success of our team at the Enact...
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