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In 2007 Disney Interactive purchased a local start up (Club Penguin) for $350 million which caused the world to take notice. Since then, the region has become a tech hub with over 693 tech companies operating out of Kelowna including Bartel Entertainment, Bananatag, Dollar Bid Club, and many more calling Kelowna home. Incubators such as Accelerate Okanagan and the newly constructed Innovation Centre in the heart of Kelowna’s downtown have helped to build the industry within the region. (Accelerate Okanagan Report)
There are 12,474 employed tech workers in the valley totaling more than all the employed workers for the entire BC wine industry.
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission states the tech industry has an economic impact on the region of $1.67 billion, which is right up there with tourism.
The No. 1 issue continues to be recruitment. There are plenty of available positions but not enough qualified individuals to fill them.
The tech sector is exploding, and the Okanagan is the fastest growing hubs in BC with a 15% yearly growth.
Are you considering a change in careers? Are you interested in the tech Industry? Focus College can provide you with a globally recognized education on the latest technologies in a supportive environment. Whether it is graduating from our HND Business program, or one of our Computer Science programs such as Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Computing: Software Development or the Information Technology Advanced Security Specialist (ITASS) program, you can be sure that taking the first step can help put your Future in Focus.
For more information on the Okanagan Tech Sector, please refer to the Accelerate Okanagan Economic Impact of the Okanagan Tech Sector or visit the following articles: Trade and Invest, Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission or the British Columbia Innovation Council’s (BCIC) website
Speak with one of our Admissions Representatives today to learn more about your options for a career in Tech.
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Updated March 16, 2020
Due to the current pandemic and the desire to protect the health of our students, Focus College is taking measures which incorporate social isolation.
We are suspending our Advanced Diploma and Office Manager courses for the week of March 16-20th, to allow for temporary distance learning to be set up. If any students do not have access to a computer from home, we request that they notify the college immediately. Further information on how courses will be delivered will be available as the week goes on. Please monitor your student email for further information throughout the week.
Our April intake, originally scheduled for April 6, 2020, will be extended to May 4th, 2020, with late intakes accepted. We will re-evaluate as time goes on and international travel resumes. Focus College will issue contract amendments and updated Letters of Acceptance for students to use when accessing the country prior to the start of the new semester.
Students, please ensure that your email is up to date and that you are able to receive communications directly from Focus College to speed these letters, as these emails will be sent to both your agent and to yourself.
***NOTE: If you are an international student planning to attend spring semester, and you are not impacted by flights, you will need to check into the college on your arrival. Please contact info@focuscollege.com as soon as possible if this is likely to affect you. ***
Updated March 16, 2020
Due to the current pandemic and the desire to protect the health of our students, Focus College is taking measures which incorporate social isolation.
We are suspending our Advanced Diploma and Office Manager courses for the week of March 16-20th, to allow for temporary distance learning to be set up. If any students do not have access to a computer from home, we request that they notify the college immediately. Further information on how courses will be delivered will be available as the week goes on. Please monitor your student email for further information throughout the week.
Our April intake, originally scheduled for April 6, 2020, will be extended to May 4th, 2020, with late intakes accepted. We will re-evaluate as time goes on and international travel resumes. Focus College will issue contract amendments and updated Letters of Acceptance for students to use when accessing the country prior to the start of the new semester.
Students, please ensure that your email is up to date and that you are able to receive communications directly from Focus College to speed these letters, as these emails will be sent to both your agent and to yourself.
***NOTE: If you are an international student planning to attend spring semester, and you are not impacted by flights, you will need to check into the college on your arrival. Please contact info@focuscollege.com as soon as possible if this is likely to affect you. ***
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