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Labour markets ebb and flow, but education will always serve you.

B.C.’s Labour Market Outlook indicates that, of the one million expected job openings between 2021-2031, approximately 77 per cent will require some level of post-secondary education or training.

That’s why ���׺��� is hosting a series of information sessions this month, to encourage those who might be considering post-secondary education to explore their options now.

“People of all ages are considering their options for a post-COVID world, and increasingly training or credentials are required. Education gives people more options,” says Inga Wheeler, Associate Registrar for ���׺���.

“Info sessions at ���׺��� give people the chance to discover program options, meet faculty and instructors, as well as learn about the supports available to students. It is a perfect opportunity to explore what’s next.”  

The schedule of sessions in Kelowna include:

• May 10 – Arts: meet faculty and sit in on panel discussions about critical issues facing the world today like social justice, what a post-COVID world looks like, global society, and identity and community in the digital age.
• May 11 – Business and Office Administration: learn about the advantages of completing a business degree, diploma or certificate at ���׺���.
• May 17 – Science and Engineering Technologies: STEM fields of study are growing in demand – learn about the countless opportunities available for careers while meeting faculty and touring labs.

Representatives from ���׺���’s Indigenous Services, Financial Aid and Awards, and Accessibility Services will be on hand to provide information on how they support students through their academic journey.

Sessions run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kelowna campus, 1000 KLO Rd., in the E Building (Science and Engineering Technologies sessions will be in the E and C buildings). Future students can apply for admission to any ���׺��� program for free during the info sessions. Parents and friends are welcome. Free parking, snacks and refreshments are available.

For details about Kelowna, Salmon Arm and virtual info sessions, visit . For questions or those who can’t make the sessions, people are invited to contact chooseoc@okanagan.bc.ca to get in touch with someone at ���׺��� who will help.