Madison Padgett: Thriving in ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē's School of Business
September 3, 2024
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē student Madison Padgett knows full well the reason her and her business school colleagues work so hard to attend and compete at business competitions as part of their ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē education.As Madison works towards her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a specialization in Marketing and a concentration in Communications, her journey at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is nothing short of inspiring.Madison chose ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē for her post-secondary education because it stood out as one of the highest-rated business schools in Western Canada. Her dec...
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ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē welcomes new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting
August 26, 2024
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē is pleased to welcome Sai Manda as the new Associate Director of Data, Analytics & Reporting.Sai has joined the new Data Analytics team, formerly known as Institutional Research, and is a passionate leader in data and a seasoned Business Intelligence professional. He holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Sastra University. He also has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Subsea Engineering and Energy Trading, both from the University of Houston where he discovered his love for data.Man...
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Premier Eby officially opens ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē student housing in Vernon, Kelowna
August 23, 2024
ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē (ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē) students now have access to more on-campus housing with the opening of new student housing at the Vernon and Kelowna campuses, reducing housing pressures in both communities and making it easier for students to focus on their studies.āThe first day of school is a time when students should be focused on their studies and their future, instead of worrying about where to live,ā said Premier David Eby. āThese new residences for ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē students in Vernon and Kelowna allow students to concentrate on their classes w...
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Tom Dyck joins ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Foundation Board of Directors
August 20, 2024
The ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Foundation is pleased to welcome Tom Dyck, who is joining its Board of Directors for a four-year term. Tom is a retired senior executive who has worked in banking at a national and international level for a large part of his career. We asked Tom to share what motivated him to volunteer his time and how education has transformed his own life.What inspired you to join the ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē Foundation board of directors?The types of skills people learn at ĀŅĀ×ŗ£½Ē are in such demand and are just not provided by...
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4 Reasons Why Trades Training in BC is a Smart Career Move
August 19, 2024
Lots of us grow up with a narrow awareness of all the possible careers in the world. Is there anything left for us if we donāt want to be a computer programmer, police officer, pilot, nurse, lawyer, fireman, or doctor? Most of the other careers seem fuzzy and undefined.Well, there is a whole swath of careers that promise stability, growth, and satisfaction. Look no further than the trades.Want a highly competitive salary? Itās the trades.Want job security, even in economic downturns? Itās the trades again.With low tuition for most programs ...
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High Satisfaction Careers ā How an Applied Bachelor of Arts in Community Research Leads to Fulfilling Jobs
August 14, 2024
Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Then hereās something you should consider: for most people, their sense of purpose will come from the career they chooseāaccording to a 2022 McKinsey & Company survey that number is over 70 per cent.As you explore your career options, keep in mind that youāll put a lot of your time and creative energy into your career, so itās wise to choose one that will dovetail into your desire to impact the world in a meaningful way.One of the best ways to pursue a fulfilling job that w...
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