Expert Business Mentorship

Host: Okanagan College

The Okanagan School of Business and Student, Graduate, and Co-op Employment Centre is hosting the 14th Annual Business Expo and Employment Fair. The purpose of this event is to connect skilled students, both graduating this year and those continuing with studies, with the business community in hopes of assisting in filling some of the job vacancies locally and nationally.

Exhibitor booths are sold out this year but if you’re interested in future Okanagan College job fairs, contact JMorrow@okanagan.bc.ca.

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In times of frequent change and crisis, clear communication is an essential soft skill for tourism professionals and leaders. With limited staff and resources, every interaction is an opportunity to establish, build, and maintain relationships with guests and team members.

Fortunately, communication is a soft skill that can be developed as a foundation of success. By understanding expectations and responding decisively, we can avoid disappointment and instead connect in a meaningful way.

Join the BC Tourism Resiliency Network and John Singleton, Okanagan College Expert Business Mentor, for a free 45 minute webinar on The Art of Communication Through Challenging Times. Learn how to develop communication skills for yourself and your team members, in order to minimize conflict and instead capitalize on interactions to build relationships.

COVID-19 and climate change have caused frequent disruptions and major changes to the workplace for tourism and hospitality businesses. As this trend of change will likely continue, business leaders can prepare by developing a dynamic and resilient team.

Watch the webinar recording by Angela Pomeroy, Engagement and Leadership Development Consultant and Okanagan College professor, for insights on the principles of Change Management, followed by a pre-recorded video with exercises to develop change management skills for individuals or teams.

Stress is apart of our everyday lives, especially for leaders making decisions in the days of COVID uncertainty. People feel and perceive stress differently. Perceptions of stress can overwhelm and impact decision making and relationships in the workplace. Join Angela Pomeroy for this free, 90-minute interactive Workshop.

In a time of great uncertainty, how can tourism & hospitality business operators plan ahead, prepare for the summer season, and take advantage of the available resources? During this free webinar with Professor Mark Ziebarth of Okanagan College, you will learn 10 steps to take now to plan ahead for short and long-term business success.

Join Angela Pomeroy for this FREE, interactive, 90-minute Workshop on what Emotional Intelligence is and why is it important for leadership. What do leaders need to be better at in this climate of change and uncertainty? What do we have control over during uncertainty? Rapid, disruptive change is today’s normal. To cope, leaders need to be agile, resilient and compassionate – some qualities that demonstrate Emotional Intelligence.

During this 45-minute Webinar workshop followed by a Q&A session, Stacey Barber of Okanagan College demo’s the Shopify and SQUARESPACE platforms and review pro’s, con’s and pricing for each system.

During this 45-minute Webinar workshop followed by a Q&A session, Stacey Barber of Okanagan College will talk about digital marketing ideas as well as partnership marketing in today’s local and provincial market.

2021 brings with it new hope, but many of the same challenges as 2020 for businesses in the tourism and hospitality industry. During this 45-minute strategy Webinar followed by a Q&A session, Devin Rubadeau of Okanagan College will introduce techniques that every tourism business can use to pivot towards success.