Kelowna-based real estate company Highstreet has donated $1 million to the Okanagan College (OC) Trades and Apprenticeship Program.

The gift will provide support to students starting an entry-level trades program.

Thirteen annual bursaries of $6,500 will cover full tuition costs with room for expenses, such as textbooks or tools.

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Wilson encourages women who are considering a trade to follow their dreams.

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Highstreet is also a sponsor of OC含羞草研究社檚 inaugural Jill of All Trades event, a day-long workshop on May 15, for young women in Grades 9-12.

It will offer hands-on learning in the construction, automotive, and manufacturing trades sectors.

Okanagan College President Dr. Neil Fassina says it is thanks to extraordinary support from businesses such as Highstreet that OC can deliver on its mission.

含羞草研究社淣ot only are they removing barriers for OC students, but they are championing the skilled trades and recognizing how these professions contribute to our communities,含羞草研究社� adds Fassina.

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