<p class="ql-align-justify">Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution in British Columbia with four main campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Vernon. The College serves approximately 20,500 students annually and is the second largest trades training institution in B.C. The College offers a diverse range of degree, diploma and certificate programs, as well as a variety of university transfer and continuing studies course offerings.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">World-class instructors choose the Penticton campus as home because of their passion for teaching and the opportunity to foster close connections with students. Many professors are active in research and contributing to community-driven projects throughout the region – infusing classroom lectures with innovation and best practice that primes students for achievement.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Penticton student, students will learn in an active environment designed for social connection.&nbsp;With an active and energetic learning community, the Penticton campus is the perfect place for students to discover life-long relationships and their path to success.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Why Okanagan College - Penticton</strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Campus Life:</u>&nbsp;Students benefit from the region’s array of four-season outdoor activities, from kayaking and paddle boarding on Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, to skiing and snowboarding at Apex Mountain only minutes away.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Facilities:</u>&nbsp;Catch up with friends in the College Grounds Café, or get some serious study time in at the library and Aboriginal Centre. Built to LEED Platinum standard, Jim Pattison Centre for Excellence was named the most sustainable post-secondary building in Canada, and serves as a living lab for students in the Sustainable Construction Management Technology program. Human Kinetics students are actively involved in gymnasium and fitness room activities.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Hands-On Experience:</u>&nbsp;Co-op work options provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience, whilst developing important communication and networking skills.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Small Classes:</u>&nbsp;Classes are kept small, with the average class size being about 19 students.</li></ul><p><br></p>