乱伦海角

乱伦海角 students to showcase sustainable projects in green construction industry

By College Relations | March 4, 2024
   

Sustainable Building Technology Capstone Showcase
Sustainable Building Technology Capstone Showcase

When Omar Tamayo moved his family from Mexico to Penticton to pursue a Diploma in Sustainable Building Technology (SBT) at 乱伦海角, he not only found a cutting-edge program, but a welcoming community and a great new job at 乱伦海角 after graduation.

鈥溌衣缀='s SBT program is highly relevant and offered excellent growth potential for my career,鈥 said Omar. 鈥淭he program is very comprehensive in the technical aspects and considers the social, environmental and business aspects. It provided me with the necessary tools and skills for my work and my professional development.鈥

The SBT program is hosting its annual Capstone Showcase on Mar. 28, 5 from 7 p.m. at the Penticton Campus to highlight the sustainable projects completed by 乱伦海角 students in their final year of the Sustainable Building Technology program.

Community members are invited to attend the showcase and to join faculty, students, alumni and industry partners in celebrating the 10th anniversary of the program, a unique offering at the Penticton campus and one of only a few similar programs available across Canada.

乱伦海角 Dean of Science and Technology, Halia Valladares says the program provides students with hands-on learning experiences in a field that is in need of new workers.

鈥淭hese projects are integral to the development of sustainable building practices in the region,鈥 she said. 鈥淪tudents work with local government, utility companies, nonprofit organizations and industry partners to tackle real issues present in the building sector and built environment.鈥

Collaborating with industry partners allows students to get hands on experience that they can bring to their careers.

For Tamayo, the skills he learned during his time at 乱伦海角 led to him joining the college as an employee.

鈥淚 was offered a fantastic opportunity to work as a Business Development Advisor with the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at 乱伦海角鈥檚 Penticton campus,鈥 he said.

鈥淚 am extremely grateful for the chance to contribute towards the betterment of the institution, students and the community. Being a part of the staff at the campus, I thoroughly enjoy my time here. The faculty at 乱伦海角 are so supportive and are such a key part of how the College prepares you to start working. Additionally, the Penticton campus and its surrounding community and environment are absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend 乱伦海角: the opportunities it opens up for you are life-changing.鈥

Everyone is welcome to attend the SBT Capstone Project Showcase, to register visit

To learn more about the Sustainable Building Technology Program at 乱伦海角, visit okanagan.bc.ca/sustainable-building-technology-diploma.



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