Career Fair 2011

Come to the Interior’s largest career fair and meet regional and national employers, learn about the programs offered by Okanagan College, and enter to win great prizes.

Find out which exhibitors are attending Career Fair.

Attend the Community Science Celebration for eye-popping science shows, demonstrations, challenges and an opportunity to meet all the people in your community doing cool science everyday.

Fun events for the whole family are taking place all day.  Admission and parking are free!

For more information, please contact Michelle Lowry at 250-862-5473 or mlowry@okanagan.bc.ca

Special Presentations

Adult Learner Seminar
11:30 am Room H115

Discover the benefits of being an adult learner at Okanagan College. Attend our Adult Information session where you can learn more about course and program options, the application process, scholarships, bursaries and financial aid.

College Prep 101 for Parents
1 pm in the Lecture Theatre (S104)

Do you have a son or daughter who will be entering post-secondary soon?
Do you want to ease the anxiety and stress of this transition?

This session will provide essential information to parents on the post-secondary system in BC including

• when and how students should apply
• how to assist students in accessing scholarships and bursaries
• how to apply for student loans
• about dual credit and cincurrent enrolment options

DNA Detectives
1:45 pm Room E202

Dr. Jennifer Gardy will give an overview of what genomics is and explain how we can use DNA sequencing to solve all sorts of mysteries, including how an outbreak happens.

How the Okanagan College Career Fair will benefit you:

• Provides first-hand information about specific occupations and education options.
• Designed to help you develop or change your career path.
• Promotes opportunities for informed career and educational planning.
• Shows you how others did it - why they chose their fields, how they got there and what they like or dislike about their work.
• Enables you to network and make valuable contacts.
• Builds your self confidence in an informal atmosphere.
• Connects employers with employees. 
• Because an estimated 80 per cent of positions are not advertised, but are filled through word of mouth or personal contacts, speaking directly to people already working in the field increases your chance of success.

Who Should Attend?

Stage 1

If you

• are in secondary school
• are unemployed
• are looking for your first job

you should attend.

Stage 2

If you

• are enrolled in post-secondary school
• are looking for post-secondary education opportunities
• are intersted in networking with employers in your field of interest

Stage 3

If you

• have work and life experience but want to make a career change
• have children in high school or post-secondary
• want to find out more information about local industry 

Exhibitors