Pre-Gateway

These experiences provide students an opportunity to reach beyond their current perceived limitations.  The Pre-Gateway curriculum is carefully designed to promote the development of the following attributes:
 
-          Self-discovery
-          Self esteem
-          Team building
-          Social growth (cooperation and bonding with fellow students)
-          Character building (giving back to the community)
-          Inner strength
-          Tolerance and compassion for others
-          Resiliency

Where, When Who?

Students will be registered Okanagan College Students.
Location: Okanagan College Kelowna Campus
Monday - Friday 8:am - 3:00pm
Cohort of 12-16 students
10 week program / 300 hrs
Instruction by: Trades Qualified instructors
12 Credits towards High School Graduation

What?

Students gain both practical & theoretical experience and learn valuable employability skills in a wide variety of trade sectors.

TRADES COVERED IN THE PROGRAM       
Carpentry & Joinery               Plumbing
                       Electrical                        Drywall / Painting
Insulating/Vapour Barrier   Roofing/Flooring
Automotive                               Welding
Collision Repair                        Culinary arts

PROGRAM CERTIFICATES

• An OC Participation Certificate
• Construction safety Training Certificate
• Forklift Training
• Level 1 First-Aid Certificate
• WHIMIS Certificate
• Fall Protection

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Why?

• 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