Two Okanagan College (OC) students made the podium over the weekend at the annual Skills Canada National Competition in Vancouver.

Over 300 competitors from all over the country took part in more than 35 skills and trades categories. It is the only national competition for students and apprentices in the country.

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Joey Bruno, who is a third-year apprentice in OC香蕉视频直播檚 Auto Body and Collision Technician program, took home the silver medal in the Automovote Collision Repair category. Bruno credits his teachers and schooling in helping him win the award.

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Wade Arbo, who graduated OC earlier this month, won a bronze medal in the IT Network Systems Administration category.

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