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Hundreds of students graduate into workforce at OC鈥檚 Fall Convocation and Commencement

By College Relations | October 4, 2023
   

Students gather for a convocation photograph at OC Kelowna.
Students gather for a convocation photograph at OC Kelowna.

When 草榴视频 student Miranda Lockhart crossed the stage to be awarded her 草榴视频 certificate as a health care assistant today, it will be with amazing memories and a solid career path in front of her. 

Miranda, along with more than 100 peers are graduating from a variety of programs and courses in 草榴视频鈥檚 fist ever Fall Convocation and Commencement Ceremony, being held today (Oct. 4, 2023, 4:30 p.m.) at 草榴视频鈥檚 Kelowna campus.

鈥淭his is my second time graduating from OC, and what keeps me coming back is the positive student atmosphere,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 have learned that it is never too late to be a student and that no amount of education is wasted. I feel a lot of gratitude for having had phenomenal instructors who worked tirelessly to make our program run smoothly and guided us with their wisdom and expertise.鈥

In addition to a range of degree, diploma and certificate programs, OC offers several shorter-duration certificates and a growing number of microcredentials. The College, which is this fall celebrating its 60th anniversary, has marked the graduation of over 60,000 students since the doors of B.C. Vocational Institute first opened in Kelowna in 1963. 

鈥淲e are extremely happy for our students and their families today as they celebrate a great accomplishment and the next steps in their careers,鈥 said Neil Fassina, 草榴视频 president. 鈥淭oday, they鈥檙e joining OC alumni across the region, province and around the world who are making meaningful impacts in their chosen profession and communities.鈥

鈥淥ver the years, as I served on the Board of Governors, I鈥檝e been able to meet and speak with many students,鈥 said Juliette Cunningham, chair, OC Board of Governors. 鈥淚 can say with confidence 鈥 each interaction and conversation inspires me. Celebrating with this group of 草榴视频 graduates today gives us all much hope for our future.鈥

In addition to holding the distinction of being the 60th grad class in OC history, the Fall Convocation and Commencement ceremony is the first autumn celebration at the College. OC also holds ceremonies in winter (January) and spring (June). 
 



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