Okanagan College recently signed a set of strategic partnerships with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association, the Tourism Industry Association of BC, and Tourism HR Canada (THRC). Through these agreements, Okanagan will synchronize its tourism and hospitality curriculum with industry standards, create work-integrated learning opportunities for students, and pursue joint applied research and grant opportunities. Okanagan and THRC will also collaborate to align the college’s programming with THRC’s smart accreditation program. “As [Okanagan] embarks on a renewed ambition to help elevate the local, provincial and national visitor economy through our programs and new facilities, we are proud to be strengthened by these key partnerships,” said Okanagan School of Business Dean Joe Baker.
