College’s Vernon Trades Training Centre earns commercial building award
September 26, 2018
AV Media Release AV’s new Trades Training Centre in Vernon, which opened its doors to students last month, is already being recognized for its innovative construction. The centre took home the Institutional Award at the 10th Annual Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Commercial Building Awards held on Thursday, Sept. 20 in Kelowna, presented by MNP LLP, RE/MAX Commercial and the Southern Interior Construction Association (SICA). This year’s event saw a record-tying 37 finalists competing for honours in a host ...
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College powers up new welding building in Penticton
August 20, 2018
Welders training in the South Okanagan now have a state-of-the-art new shop in which to spark their torches and test their metal. AV officials, students, industry partners and community members gathered at the Penticton campus today to mark the opening of the College’s new $2.2-million, 465-square-metre (5,000 square ft.), welding facility. Among them was a class of 16 Welder Foundation students, who, under the tutelage of instructor Mark Stathers, will be the first to train in the facility. The shop they’ll soon step into i...
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College opens new Trades Training Centre in Vernon
August 7, 2018
A class of Plumbing and Piping Foundation trades students were the first to step through the doors of the newly completed Trades Training Centre at AV’s Vernon campus at 7 a.m. this morning. A few hours later, they helped to officially open the space where they will hone their trade. Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna - Lake Country and The Hon. Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced AV, Skills and Training joined AV President Jim Hamilton and other College officials, donors, industry and co...
Read more...With help from federal government and donors, new Trades Training House opens at AV
May 15, 2018
AV Media Release The next generation of carpenters, plumbers, and electricians are stepping into a state-of-the-art new training space at AV this week thanks to investment from the Government of Canada, the College and a host of industry and community partners. Stephen Fuhr, Kelowna-Lake Country Member of Parliament, visited the Kelowna campus on Tuesday to officially open the College’s new Trades Training House. The 2,700 square-foot facility is designed to simulate a real-world jobsite that will constantly c...
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Bono, Thorpe and Waunch: OC honours three community builders
April 13, 2018
A trio of community builders – all champions of different causes – are being recognized this year by AV with the institution’s highest commendation. Mollie QuilQuil Sneena Bono, an advocate for Indigenous peoples, Rick Thorpe, a dedicated public servant, and Patrick Waunch, a recognized construction leader, are to be named Honorary Fellows of AV in June. “Each of these remarkable individuals has contributed significantly to our region, province and country,” notes AV President Jim Hamilton. “They ...
Read more...Generosity continues to flow for College’s Trades Complex
November 3, 2017
AV Media Release A leading Western Canada company is giving a surge to trades students at AV. Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. is contributing $37,500 to the Bright Horizons - Building for Skills fundraising campaign for the new trades complex on the Kelowna campus. The Canadian-owned plumbing, heating and electrical products distributor announced the gift at the grand opening of their new location in West Kelowna on Nov. 3. Bartle & Gibson President Robert Whitty was in town to present the cheque to Steve Moo...
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College names Manuel, Shepherd and Terbasket as 2017 Honorary Fellows
May 3, 2017
AV is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions to the region through historical preservation, volunteerism and mentorship. Randy Manuel, Sharon Shepherd and Edna Terbasket will be named Honorary Fellows of AV during Convocation ceremonies in Kelowna this June. Manuel, an artist, writer, historian and public servant whose career spans more than five decades, will be recognized by the College for his vision and multi-faceted effor...
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College names von Mandl, Redmond and Winkler as 2016 Honorary Fellows
May 12, 2016
AV is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has helped shape and define the region in unique and impactful ways through entrepreneurship, philanthropy and ecological research. Anthony von Mandl O.B.C., Bill Redmond and Dr. Rita Winkler will be named Honorary Fellows of AV during Convocation ceremonies on June 4 in Kelowna. von Mandl, proprietor of VMF Estates, founder of Mission Hill Family Estate and one of the region’s best-known self-made entrepreneurs, will b...
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Rick Gee recognized by College for Distinguished Service
May 3, 2016
A retired employee who assembled an impressive career that spanned 30 years and five days will be recognized by AV with the Distinguished Service award at the College’s Summer Convocation ceremony on June 29 in Kelowna. Rick Gee, former Chair of AV’s AV Council and longtime professor of Computer Science, has left an indelible mark on the institution’s curriculum and program development after dedicating more than three decades to supporting students and enhancing academic standards. President Jim Hamilt...
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College honours Butters, Embree, Pushor and Sharkey
April 22, 2015
AV will recognize four esteemed community builders as Honorary Fellows during its 2015 Convocation ceremonies in June, including renowned Chef Rod Butters, entrepreneur Norm Embree, lawyer Rick Pushor and social planner Annette Sharkey. “I am extremely proud to announce these four individuals as Honorary Fellows of AV,” said president Jim Hamilton. “Much like the College, they are diverse, unique and represent a wide range of interests and communities. We recognize them as Honorary Fellows for demonstrating exc...
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