Okanagan College is excited to announce an upcoming Community Support Worker Skills Training.

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This series is designed for learners who have identified a passion for work in community social services and features free tuition to those meeting certain criteria. The training provides a foundation of knowledge and skills related to community support work. The program will include a First Aid course and a job shadow opportunity. Learners will be prepared to begin a career supporting people in health care settings. OneSky Community Resources received funding for delivery of this program through the Community Workforce Response Grant program. See attached for more course information.
To register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…
Delivery method: Online with approximately 1 day of in-person training per month at OC’s Penticton campus
Dates: Feb. 13 to Dec. 19, Tues/Thurs evenings
Spots are limited – register now!

INDIGENOUS SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

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BC Scholarship Society

The Society offers Indigenous Award programs for students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. All are renewable in order to provide sustained funding over multiple years.

Indigenous Student Awards: $1000-$5000 (renewable annually) for students pursuing trades training, apprenticeship, diploma, certificates, degree or post-degree programs.

Application Deadline: April 4, 2024

Follow the link below for further information including detailed eligibility criteria

https://www.bcscholarshipsociety.ca/indigenous-awards/about-this-award/