Those interested in taking Okanagan College's (OC) Sustainable Building Technology diploma program now have a chance to complete and acceleration their school experience.

OC is now offering the a new and shorter Sustainable Building Technology microcredential, thanks to a collaborative effort between the college and FortisBC, who invested $495,000 into the program.

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On top of the investment, OC and FortisBC's partnership will include other initiatives to support skilled-trade and other related programs at the college.

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The microcredential is expected to be available in the Fall of 2026. OC is hosting virtual sessions to learn about the Sustainable Building Technology diploma program and more on and . Anyone interested can register on Eventbrite.