Okanagan College gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Southern Interior Development Initiative Trust, a trust created and funded by the Province of British Columbia to encourage, promote and support economic development in the Southern Interior of British Columbia.
Over a period of three years beginning in August 2008, Okanagan College will receive $984,000 for financial aid for students entering trades and technology programs at Okanagan College. Press Release
Eligible Programs, starting on or after August 1, 2010:
1st year Apprenticeship programs:
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Automotive Painter |
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Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician |
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Automotive Service Technician |
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Cabinet Maker |
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Carpenter |
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Commercial Transport Vehicle Technician |
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Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter |
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Domestic/Residential Geothermal Technician |
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Electrician |
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Heavy Duty Equipment Technician |
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Metal Fabricator (Steel Fabricator) |
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Motor Vehicle Body Repairer |
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Plumber |
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Professional Cook |
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Recreation Vehicle Service Technician |
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic |
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Sheet Metal Worker |
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Welder |
Pre-Apprenticeship, Entry Level Trades or 1st year TTTE:
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Aircraft Maintenance Engineer |
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Automotive Collision Repair/Painting & Refinishing |
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Automotive Refinishing |
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Automotive Service Technician |
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Carpentry/Joinery |
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Culinary Arts |
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Electrician Pre-Apprenticeship |
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Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Mechanics |
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Plumber Pre-Apprenticeship |
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Recreation Vehicle Service Technician |
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Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship |
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Residential Construction |
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Metal Fabricator (Fitter) |
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Sheet Metal Worker |
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Studio Woodworking |
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Trades Technology Teacher Education (TTTE) |
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Welding Level "C" |
1st year Engineering Technology or Computer Information Systems:
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Civil Engineering Technology |
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Computer Information Systems |
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Electronic Engineering Technology |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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Network & Telecommunications Engineering Technology |
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Water Quality & Environmental Engineering Technology |
Continuing Studies Certificate Programs:
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Arc Info/GIS |
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Audio Engineering & Music Production |
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Esthetician |
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Nail Technician |
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Pharmacy Technician (in-class instruction, not distance education) |
Eligibiity:
Applicants must:
a) be entering full-time study in an eligible program which starts on or after August 1, 2010;
b) be registered in a minimum course load of 80% (40% course load for students with a permanent disability);
c) be in good standing;
d) demonstrate financial need;
e) be Canadian Citizens or landed immigrants.
Amount:
The number of eligible applicants will determine our ability to assist as many students as possible, to the extent of funding available.
1) 1st year Apprenticeship programs: up to 50% of tuition (maximum $500)
2) Pre-Apprenticeship or Entry Level Trades: tuition credit up to $1,000
3) 1st year Engineering Technology, CIS or TTTE: tuition credit up to $1,000
4) Continuing Studies: tuition credit up to $750
Application:
Click on
SIDIT_Tuition_Bursary_Application to download the application form.
Return completed application to the Student Services Welcome Centre, Kelowna Campus,
no later than two weeks after the program start date.
For further information, contact the Okanagan College Financial Aid & Awards Office at (250) 862-5419 or toll-free within BC: 1-800-767-5492
