The Province is providing over $628,000 to support a two-year pilot project for the viticulture technician diploma program at Okanagan College, developed in partnership with the BC Wine Grape Council.

Skilled trades students in the Okanagan-Skaha School District will benefit from a three-year, $15-million investment by the B.C. government to support youth trades programs with the purchase of new trades training equipment.

The Province is investing $220,000 in the 2017 ITU World Multisport Championships to help welcome an estimated 3,000 athletes and supporters to the Okanagan for a 10-day sports event.

Four school districts in the region will receive a combined $80,000 in funding for the Youth Work in Trades program to boost trades training for young people.

South Okanagan business leaders gathered in Penticton to share ideas on how to attract and retain workers at a summit where the findings of a regional labour market strategy were released to the community.

It’s a feast for the eyes as Canada’s legendary Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds are returning to the 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival in August.

Penticton-area companies wanting to learn more about how to start or increase their overseas business can get first-hand tips from international trade experts visiting Okanagan communities.