The need for well-skilled, trained trades people to fill a growing number of vacancies in Canadian industry is critical. Our trades programs have earned a solid reputation for providing top-quality training and education for the past 40 years, and our apprentices consistently demonstrate their abilities with medal-winning performances at provincial and national competitions. The expert instructors at the new Okanagan College have built the best entry-level training and apprenticeship programs in B.C. as evidenced by the positive comments from our grads' employers. With industry support, we provide students with training on the latest tools and in the most current practices to give them a career advantage. Many of our grads have job offers before they have even completed their courses!