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Tourism Management Diploma

The Tourism Management Diploma provides you with an overview of the tourism industry along with management skills for this diverse and integrated industry. The program includes courses that address tourism and business management functions as well as providing opportunities to network and build connections within the sector. An integral part of the program is a co-op, as well as a faculty-supervised tourism sector study course, which will allow you to engage in experiential learning within the tourism community. Core themes include tourism and hospitality operations, sustainability, service management, marketing, and industry diversity. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for supervisory or front-line management positions in tourism and hospitality.

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Students and B.C.’s food industry will benefit from the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism once it opens on the Okanagan College Kelowna campus, a centrally located school in the heart of wine country.

The centre will focus on addressing the labour shortage in food and tourism, supporting homegrown education in culinary arts, local food and beverage production, and hospitality services.

“The tourism and hospitality sectors are facing challenges in finding and keeping skilled workers, and Okanagan College is a leading provider of culinary and tourism programming in the province,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This investment will ensure people can access world-class training supported by industry in the Okanagan, and can then go on to pursue a rewarding, meaningful career in the region’s equally outstanding hospitality industry.”

The Province is providing Okanagan College with $44.8 million for the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism, which will include modern teaching spaces, food labs, beverage research and development facilities, and common spaces. The centre will bring together all food, wine, and tourism programming on campus. It will also be home to the Okanagan Chef School and the college’s fully functioning, student-staffed restaurant, Infusions. The new centre will also allow Okanagan College to expand their culinary enrolment by more than 125 students a year, and hospitality and tourism enrolment by 450 students per year.

“Preparing the next generation of local food and beverage leaders is important for securing B.C.’s future in sustainable food production and promoting the Okanagan as a destination for culinary experiences,” said Pam Alexis, Minister for Agriculture and Food. “The new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism will provide students with the knowledge and experience they need for a career that explores and celebrates the possibilities, products and people in B.C.’s farming community.”

Okanagan College, with campuses throughout the Okanagan Valley and as far as Revelstoke, has strong connections to sustainable and eco-friendly orchards and farms in the region, providing students with opportunities to learn through farm-to-fork and grape-to-glass practices, teaching the importance of sustainability and local supply chains. The centre will be the first of its kind for collaboration between students and businesses in the food, beverage, hospitality and resort sectors. This will expand opportunities for students to pursue vibrant hospitality careers, as well as help meet projected demand for these skills in the province’s growing tourism and hospitality sector.

“The Okanagan Valley is a prime spot for agri-tourism,” said Lana Popham, Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “The Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism will help meet demand for skills in the hospitality and tourism industry ensuring that British Columbia remains a world-class destination for residents and the many visitors looking to return to B.C. for years to come.”

Neil Fassina, president, Okanagan College, said: “Being located in the Okanagan Valley, one of the leading food and wine destinations in North America, we are at a competitive advantage to deliver exceptional training and education in food, wine and tourism. Through this centre, we can expand our post-secondary programming and work with partners in new ways that benefit students in their careers, while supporting local and regional business. We are thrilled to be working with government, Indigenous communities and industry partners to continue elevating the Okanagan’s reputation as a world-class destination – both for food and beverages, and relevant learning opportunities.”

Investing in Okanagan College’s new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism is a part of StrongerBC’s Future Ready Plan, which is making education and training more accessible, affordable, and relevant to help businesses grow and prepare British Columbians for the jobs of tomorrow.

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Facts about the centre for food, wine and tourism.

• Construction is expected to begin this year, with the centre opening to students in 2026.
• Okanagan College will contribute $4 million toward the project, working with Okanagan College Foundation, community and industry partners to meet this commitment.
• As part of its food, wine and tourism offerings, Okanagan College will continue to work with Indigenous communities to develop and implement programming that reflects local and regional Indigenous cultures, foods and connection to the land.
• The Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism will be a hybrid mass timber building with the project targeting Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code, the highest attainable level for this building type and occupancy.
• The project design will consider accessibility, include gender-neutral washrooms, and target the Rick Hansen Foundation Gold Certification, exceeding B.C.’s Building Accessibility Handbook.
• Okanagan College received $71.5 million provincial funding for student housing for campuses in Vernon (100 beds), Salmon Arm (60 beds) and Kelowna (216 beds) as part of a separate project addressing student housing.

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Province cooks up new centre for tourism, culinary arts.

Students and B.C.’s food industry will benefit from the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism once it opens on the Okanagan College Kelowna campus, a centrally located school in the heart of wine country.

The centre will focus on addressing the labour shortage in food and tourism, supporting homegrown education in culinary arts, local food and beverage production, and hospitality services.

“The tourism and hospitality sectors are facing challenges in finding and keeping skilled workers, and Okanagan College is a leading provider of culinary and tourism programming in the province,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This investment will ensure people can access world-class training supported by industry in the Okanagan, and can then go on to pursue a rewarding, meaningful career in the region’s equally outstanding hospitality industry.”

The Province is providing Okanagan College with $44.8 million for the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism, which will include modern teaching spaces, food labs, beverage research and development facilities, and common spaces. The centre will bring together all food, wine, and tourism programming on campus. It will also be home to the Okanagan Chef School and the college’s fully functioning, student-staffed restaurant, Infusions. The new centre will also allow Okanagan College to expand their culinary enrolment by more than 125 students a year, and hospitality and tourism enrolment by 450 students per year.

“Preparing the next generation of local food and beverage leaders is important for securing B.C.’s future in sustainable food production and promoting the Okanagan as a destination for culinary experiences,” said Pam Alexis, Minister for Agriculture and Food. “The new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism will provide students with the knowledge and experience they need for a career that explores and celebrates the possibilities, products and people in B.C.’s farming community.”

Okanagan College, with campuses throughout the Okanagan Valley and as far   as Revelstoke, has strong connections to sustainable and eco-friendly orchards and farms in the region, providing students with opportunities to learn through farm-to-fork and grape-to-glass practices, teaching the importance of sustainability and local supply chains. The centre will be the first of its kind for collaboration between students and businesses in the food, beverage, hospitality and resort sectors. This will expand opportunities for students to pursue vibrant hospitality careers, as well as help meet projected demand for these skills in the province’s growing tourism and hospitality sector.

“The Okanagan Valley is a prime spot for agri-tourism,” said Lana Popham, Minister for Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. “The Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism will help meet demand for skills in the hospitality and tourism industry ensuring that British Columbia remains a world-class destination for residents and the many visitors looking to return to B.C. for years to come.”

Neil Fassina, president, Okanagan College, said: “Being located in the Okanagan Valley, one of the leading food and wine destinations in North America, we are at a competitive advantage to deliver exceptional training and education in food, wine and tourism. Through this centre, we can expand our post-secondary programming and work with partners in new ways that benefit students in their careers, while supporting local and regional business. We are thrilled to be working with government, Indigenous communities and industry partners to continue elevating the Okanagan’s reputation as a world-class destination – both for food and beverages, and relevant learning opportunities.”

Investing in Okanagan College’s new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism is a part of StrongerBC’s Future Ready Plan, which is making education and training more accessible, affordable, and relevant to help businesses grow and prepare British Columbians for the jobs of tomorrow.

A backgrounder follows.

Backgrounders

Facts about the centre for food, wine and tourism.

• Construction is expected to begin this year, with the centre opening to students in 2026.
• Okanagan College will contribute $4 million toward the project, working with Okanagan College Foundation, community and industry partners to meet this commitment.
• As part of its food, wine and tourism offerings, Okanagan College will continue to work with Indigenous communities to develop and implement programming that reflects local and regional Indigenous cultures, foods and connection to the land.
• The Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism will be a hybrid mass timber building with the project targeting Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code, the highest attainable level for this building type and occupancy.
• The project design will consider accessibility, include gender-neutral washrooms, and target the Rick Hansen Foundation Gold Certification, exceeding B.C.’s Building Accessibility Handbook.
• Okanagan College received $71.5 million provincial funding for student housing for campuses in Vernon (100 beds), Salmon Arm (60 beds) and Kelowna (216 beds) as part of a separate project addressing student housing.

Original article posted on BC Gov News available here .

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Construction is expected to begin this year, with the centre opening to students in 2026

KELOWNA – A new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism is being built on the Okanagan College Kelowna campus, a centrally located school in the heart of wine country, thanks to Provincial funding.

The centre will focus on addressing the labour shortage in food and tourism, supporting homegrown education in culinary arts, local food and beverage production, and hospitality services.

“The tourism and hospitality sectors are facing challenges in finding and keeping skilled workers, and Okanagan College is a leading provider of culinary and tourism programming in the province,” said Selina Robinson , Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. “This investment will ensure people can access world-class training supported by industry in the Okanagan, and can then go on to pursue a rewarding, meaningful career in the region’s equally outstanding hospitality industry.”

The Province is providing Okanagan College with $44.8 million of the projected 48.8-million cost, for the new centre, which will include modern teaching spaces, food labs, beverage research and development facilities, and common spaces. Okanagan College will contribute $4 million toward the project, working with Okanagan College Foundation , community and industry partners to meet this commitment.

The centre will bring together all food, wine, and tourism programming on campus. It will also be home to the Okanagan Chef School and the college’s fully functioning, student-staffed restaurant, Infusions. The new centre will also allow Okanagan College to expand their culinary enrolment by more than 125 students a year, and hospitality and tourism enrolment by 450 students per year.

Construction is expected to begin this year, with the centre opening to students in 2026. The project will be a hybrid mass timber building with the project targeting Step 3 of the BC Energy Step Code, the highest attainable level for this building type and occupancy.

Neil Fassina , president, Okanagan College, said: “Being located in the Okanagan Valley, one of the leading food and wine destinations in North America, we are at a competitive advantage to deliver exceptional training and education in food, wine and tourism. Through this centre, we can expand our post-secondary programming and work with partners in new ways that benefit students in their careers, while supporting local and regional business. We are thrilled to be working with government, Indigenous communities and industry partners to continue elevating the Okanagan’s reputation as a world-class destination – both for food and beverages, and relevant learning opportunities.”

Okanagan College, with campuses throughout the Okanagan Valley and as far as Revelstoke, has strong connections to sustainable and eco-friendly orchards and farms in the region, providing students with opportunities to learn through farm-to-fork and grape-to-glass practices, teaching the importance of sustainability and local supply chains. The centre will be the first of its kind for collaboration between students and businesses in the food, beverage, hospitality and resort sectors. This will expand opportunities for students to pursue vibrant hospitality careers, as well as help meet projected demand for these skills in the province’s growing tourism and hospitality sector.

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The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and Okanagan College are once again investing in the future of regional tourism and hospitality with the third intake of the fully funded Hospitality Professional Program.

The initiative is open to current professionals looking to elevate their career path, and those interested in securing skills and experience to land a job in the region’s vibrant tourism and hospitality sectors. 

The Hospitality Professional Program comes with no financial burden, ensuring students can focus on gaining the skills and experience needed to unlock new and elevated roles. The partnership between TOTA and Okanagan College is made possible through federal funding in order to address major industry downturns and the ongoing skilled labour shortage facing tourism and hospitality businesses across the country. 

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Department and faculty, campus and facilities, about okanagan college, about this university.

Okanagan College is a highly renowned public college located in British Columbia, Canada, which offers an impressive portfolio of higher education programmes, including degrees, associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.

The college has four picturesque campus locations, with the largest in Kelowna and others in Penticton, Vernon and Salmon Arm. Okanagan College is ideal for international students who wish to obtain a high-quality Canadian education, push the boundaries of their academic study, and open doors to an exciting array of professional opportunities.

The college has more than 2,000 international students already enrolled, representing over 70 different countries worldwide, and offers pathway education to some of the top universities in Canada. Students come to Okanagan to either complete a credential or to transfer to a top Canadian university. Students leave with the ability and the confidence to thrive in degree level studies.

Okanagan College has excellent facilities for both learning and recreation. Campuses are designed to be environmentally sustainable with a focus on health and wellbeing, both through the support systems offered to students and the great range of activities on campus and in the community.

The Okanagan College Success Centre is free for all students to attend. It provides help and guidance to enhance academic skills, ensuring that every student has the tools to pursue the career of their dreams, while building the necessary skills to succeed in it.

There is always something happening at Okanagan College to improve life or offer new ways of learning.

In Fall 2024 the college will offer new on-campus housing at the Salmon Arms, Vernon, and Kelowna campuses, giving students more options for local accommodation. All accommodation is comfortable, safe, and stylish, as well as located within a convenient distance of students’ lecture halls and classrooms.

Planning is well underway for a new wellness and recreation centre at the Kelowna campus that will have a full gymnasium, indoor walking track, fitness suite, and host intramural sports. It is expected to open in 2026. This new centre will allow students to develop themselves through sports and exercise, building a healthy routine and socialising with like-minded individuals.

Students can check the Okanagan College website to keep up to date with the latest events surrounding the college, including student social events.

CAD$16,000 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

CAD$16,000 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

CAD$18,030 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

CAD$11,000 Living costs Source: Government of Canada

CAD$5,250 To live on campus Source: Government of Canada

Students will be expected to provide evidence of their ability to pay for their studies. Tuition fees vary by chosen program and additional fees are applicable. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will require additional evidence of finances to support living costs in addition to tuition. Prospective students can go online to find more information about study permits and the correct documentation needed to study at Okanagan College.

Students who undertake three courses are considered to be full-time students, and will be permitted under their study permit to work off-campus, if meeting all other criteria. Full details of the off-campus work program can be found online, and doing this is a great way for Okanagan College students to subsidise the cost of their tuition.

Okanagan College does not provide entrance scholarships, bursaries, or loans. However, students are encouraged to explore external funding options such those that are funded by the Government of Canada. These additional finding opportunities are plentiful, and the Okanagan College student support team can help international students to build and submit an application.

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The entry requirements for each program at Okanagan College will vary, and students can use the website’s program search tool to look at options and determine whether their educational background meets the criteria. If students are unsure, they are advised to contact the college directly.

All students who apply must be aged 18 or turning 18 during their first semester and will be expected, as part of their application, to provide evidence of their completed education so far.

Courses are taught in English and students will need to meet the minimum English admissions requirements. Students can submit DuoLingo English Test scores via the Duolingo English Test website , while IELTS, TOEFL and OCELA scores are also accepted.

English as second language programs are available for students from non-English speaking countries if they do not meet the minimum English requirement for academic programs.

Teaching quality

The quality of a student’s education doesn’t just hinge on their own initiative, but on that of the teacher. This is why Okanagan College hires only those with genuine industry experience to help develop students’ understanding of their chosen subject, providing real-world experience and perspective.

However, it is not simply about choosing those who have worked in their field before – the faculty at the college are also excellent at delivering their course material in a way that is engaging and exciting, helping students to remain passionate about their subjects and develop key insights of their own.

Students will learn in a variety of ways, including practical hands-on learning where appropriate, especially with trades qualifications. Students will be prepared by the college to take their next steps confidently, whether that is directly into work or into their next qualification.

Department structure

When international students apply for Okanagan College, they have a choice of different levels of qualification along with various fields of study.

University Studies in Arts

This covers a range of areas including arts, communications, criminal justice, environmental studies and more, with BA degrees, associate degrees and diplomas available.

University Studies in Science and Technologies

Courses cover various technology fields including water engineering, infrastructure and computing, civil engineering and others, as well as animation. Choices for study include a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree and various diplomas.

School of Business

At this school students can opt for a diploma, bachelor’s degree, or post-baccalaureate diploma in a variety of subject areas including tourism management, accounting, marketing, human resources and more.

Health and Social Development

There are four diplomas available in this area, including early childhood education, human service work, kinesiology, and therapist assistant.

Trades and Apprenticeship

These hands-on qualifications include diplomas in automotive collision repair and refinishing, and automotive service technician.

Okanagan Chef School

Students in this area can take a certificate in culinary arts or pastry arts, or a diploma in culinary management.

There are some excellent facilities at the various campuses of Okanagan College to help students achieve their full potential and enjoy a well-rounded student lifestyle around their studies.

Specific facilities vary by campus, but all students can expect comfortable learning environments including classrooms and lecture theatres, as well as the practical learning spaces needed for hands-on courses.

Each campus has a library, open early until late, 7 days a week (6 days a week for the Salmon Arm campus) and there are study rooms available when students need quiet spaces or group study locations.

The college also has success centres, which are available to help students expand on their core academic skills in English language, reading and writing, as well as math, science, and trades. Success centre coordinators are available to help international students in person at all campuses and online. Students can opt in to give themselves the best opportunities to succeed academically.

Various recreation events are organised to encourage students to mingle and build a healthy social life, including trivia nights, wellness events and more. There is also access to fitness facilities at each campus for students to focus on their own personal fitness.

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