OKANAGAN COLLEGE GATEWAY PROGRAM
Connecting Central Students to Sustainable Trade Opportunities
A Partnership between Okanagan College and Central Programs & Services
Central Programs & Services is a Member of School District 23 – Central Okanagan
Administrator: Ashley Ragoonaden (250)870-5120, ext. 0
Teacher: Rob Law (250) 870-5120 ext. 8002
If you are enrolled at Central and are interested in learning more or want to submit your application, please contact Nathen Elliott or Rob Law at the phone numbers above.
The Gateway program is a partnership between Okanagan College and Central Programs and Services. The program consists of a 10 week trades exploration experience and is open to students attending Central school. Students who gain acceptance to the program will spend 10 weeks at Okanagan College.
While at OC, students gain both practical and theoretical experience in a wide variety of trades, including electrical, carpentry and plumbing. After graduating from Gateway, students are expected to enter the Dual Credit program at OC focusing on a specific trade. Dual Credit programs range from 20-40 weeks in length and provide an opportunity for students to begin college entry-level trades training while receiving credits for high school.
APPLICATION PROCESS
* Program Application including 2 references
* An Entrance Interview
* Consultation of Attendance Records
Preference will be given to students who successfully complete the Pre-GateWay Program
Pre-Gateway Program
Mon-Fri, 3:00-4:30pm (6 weeks)
Pre-Gateway covers:
First-Aid and FoodSafe Training/Certification
Hands-on Activities/Field Trips
Trades-related Math Skills
WorkSafe & WHMIS Training
Tool & Safety Equipment Orientation
Students who successfully complete the pre-Gateway course will qualify for consideration of entry into the OC Gateway Program.
Gateway To the Trades
Helping Students Build Confidence, Self-esteem and Realize Their True Potential
Students will be Registered Okanagan College Students
Location: Okanagan College Kelowna Campus
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
Cohort of 12-16 Students
10 Week Program / 300 hrs
Instruction by: Trades Qualified Instructors
12 Credits towards High School Graduation
PROGRAM CERTIFICATES:
An OC Student Participation Certificate
FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate
Construction Safety Training Certificate
Forklift Operation Certificate
Level 1 First-Aid Certificate
WHMIS Certificate
TRADES COVERED IN THE PROGRAM:
Carpentry & Joinery
Plumbing
Electrical
Drywall / Painting
Insulating/Vapour Barrier
Roofing/Flooring
Automotive
Welding
Collision Repair
Culinary Arts
Students gain both practical & theoretical experience and many valuable employability skills in a wide variety of trade sectors
*Alternative Classroom Environment *Hands-on Learning *Opportunities *Post-Secondary Experience *Dual-Credit Entry
*Career Awareness *Confidence Building *Increased Self-Esteem *Increased Student *Motivation *Self-Discovery *Skill Development