What Okanagan College does

Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution founded in 1963 and operating under the College and Institute Act of British Columbia, governed by a Board of Governors and funded through provincial grants and tuition. The institution serves British Columbia's Southern Interior from five locations — Kelowna (headquarters), Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, and a Revelstoke Centre — with 501 to 1,000 employees and thousands of students across certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree, apprenticeship, and continuing education programs. OC also operates an Indigenous Strategic Framework, an Indigenization framework, and dual credit pathways for high school students, alongside specialized facilities including the Kelowna Innovation Centre and the BC BTAC applied research center. The college offers niche sub-brands and programs such as OC Coyotes athletics, the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship, OC Early Start dual credit, Camp OC youth camps, and the upcoming Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism (Kelowna, fall 2027).

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) domestic and international tuition and ancillary fees across credit programs, with international tuition priced at a premium; (2) continuing education and corporate training delivered through the InspirED division at unit prices typically ranging from $85 to $250 per course, plus microcredential and Camp OC youth programs; (3) ancillary campus services including the OC Campus Store, parking, facility rentals, and conference services; and (4) donations via the OC Foundation and provincial government operating grants. The underlying technology platform is conventional: Moodle for learning management and the myOkanagan portal for enrollment, registration, and academic management, with no proprietary technology moat. Distribution is hybrid — campus-based enrollment, distance education, and self-serve online registration through continuingstudies.okanagan.bc.ca.

OC has recently faced material financial and operational pressure: federal caps on international study permits drove a 50% decline in international enrollment from over 2,200 to 1,100 since 2024, precipitating the layoff of three Arts faculty members, restructuring of 14 positions, an arbitrator-ordered reinstatement, and an 82.9% faculty no-confidence vote against President Dr. Neil Fassina in June 2025. Simultaneously, OC is pursuing offensive growth through a partnership with Niagara College for viticulture curriculum, an expanded Bachelor of Computer Information Systems degree (2026), a pipeline of microcredentials (cybersecurity, videogame prototyping, AWS, digital marketing), online continuing education partnerships with LERN and We Know Training, and three major construction projects including a new Penticton campus housing project and the Don Folk Recreation and Wellness Centre.

Name

Okanagan College

Legal name

Okanagan College

Website

https://okanagan.bc.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution in British Columbia's Southern Interior, operating five campuses and offering certificates, diplomas, degrees, apprenticeships, and continuing education to thousands of domestic, international, and Indigenous students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Post-Secondary Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Rural/Regional Community Colleges (EDAHADAK)

Keywords

• Post-secondary education
• Vocational training
• Continuing education
• Trades apprenticeship
• Degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelowna

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from domestic and international student tuition and ancillary fees across certificate, diploma, degree, and continuing education programs
2. Continuing Education Programs: Revenue from InspirED continuing studies courses, corporate training, and short programs including Camp OC youth programs
3. Campus Services: Revenue from ancillary services including campus store, parking, facility rentals, and conference services
4. Donations and Grants: OC Foundation fundraising and provincial government operating grants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Okanagan College is a public post-secondary institution offering academic, vocational, and continuing education programs including bachelor degrees, diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, and trades training across four main campuses plus a regional centre in British Columbia's Southern Interior. Programs span business, health, trades, technology, arts, science, hospitality, and food/wine/tourism, with continuing studies and corporate training delivered through the InspirED division. The college also runs youth summer programs (Camp OC), dual-credit pathways for high school students, and student support services including a Careers Hub platform connecting students with employers.

Product overview

Okanagan College is a post-secondary educational institution operating as a multi-campus college system across British Columbia's Okanagan region (Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Salmon Arm, and Revelstoke). The institution offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include degree programs (such as the Bachelor of Computer Information Systems), diploma and certificate programs across diverse fields (healthcare, business, trades, science, technology, arts, hospitality), and continuing education through InspirED. Supporting modules include Camp OC (youth summer programs), the OC Campus Store (retail), Open Studies (flexible credit course access), Careers Hub (employment platform), and specialized facilities like the Kelowna Innovation Centre and the upcoming Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism. The institution also operates student portals (myOkanagan) and a learning management system (Moodle), alongside research centers like BC BTAC for applied research and community engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp OC: Summer camp programs for children offering courses in engineering, arts, music, science, culinary arts, trades, and computers.
• OC Coyotes
• Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship
• OC Foundation

Products and services

• Bachelor of Computer Information Systems (BCIS) Degree A four-year undergraduate degree program in computer information systems, recently expanded with new options to address demand for tech talent. Targeted at students pursuing careers in computer information systems and technology.
• Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism A new purpose-built facility in Kelowna (opening fall 2027) dedicated to food, wine, and tourism education, featuring curriculum from Niagara College's Winery and Viticulture program through a partnership agreement. Targets students pursuing careers in winemaking, vineyard management, winery operations, and laboratory roles tailored to local industry needs.
• InspirED: Continuing Studies and Corporate Training A comprehensive division offering courses, micro-credentials, certificates, and short programs for life, business, and career development. Includes corporate training, distance education, and youth programs through Camp OC. Targets adult learners, working professionals, and employers seeking workforce development.
• Camp OC Summer camps for children grades 1-12, offering interactive programs in engineering, arts, music, science, culinary arts, trades, and computers. Operates across multiple campuses with age-appropriate sessions. Pricing is per camp with $30 cancellation fee; After Camp Care available for additional fee in Kelowna and Penticton.
• OC Campus Store The official campus store offering OC merchandise, textbooks, course materials, apparel, accessories, program-specific accessories (nursing uniforms, culinary uniforms, lab coats), stationery, and alumni merchandise.
• OC Early Start Dual credit and hands-on sampler programs allowing high school students to get a head start on post-secondary education. Targets high school students seeking early exposure to post-secondary pathways, cost savings, and career exploration.
• Open Studies Individual college-level credit courses taken without applying to a full program, allowing students to explore interests, build skills, and plan their academic path with flexibility.
• Careers Hub A platform connecting Okanagan College trained talent with community partners to build key connections and valuable employment relationships. Offers job postings, co-ops, and employer connections for students and alumni.
• OC Coyotes Athletics The college's athletic programs including baseball and basketball teams representing Okanagan College in collegiate sports.
• Kelowna Innovation Centre A facility supporting innovation and entrepreneurship, providing resources and space for startups and business development in the Okanagan region.
• BC BTAC (British Columbia Business and Technology Access Centre) A center connecting research, industry, and community through applied research initiatives and technology transfer, strengthening British Columbia's position as a global innovation leader.
• Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship Business school portfolio within the college offering business programs and degrees. Part of the college's portfolio of schools.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of academic and instructional excellence serving thousands of students region-wide

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Niagara CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Okanagan College and Niagara College signed an agreement to bring Niagara's Winery and Viticulture curriculum to the Okanagan region. The program will be offered at Okanagan College's new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism in Kelowna starting fall 2027. The partnership enables student and faculty exchanges, joint research, and shared academic events while training students for careers in winemaking, vineyard management, winery operations, and laboratory roles tailored to local industry needs.
• LERN (Learning Resources Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOkanagan College has partnered with LERN to offer UGotClass online courses and programs focused on skills for the 21st century. All credentials are awarded directly from LERN located in River Falls, Wisconsin, US. The partnership expands the college's online continuing education offerings.
• We Know Training (WKT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOkanagan College partners with We Know Training to provide a comprehensive suite of safety, compliance, and professional development courses accessible online, anytime through the WKT platform.
• BC BTAC (Business Council of BC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC BTAC connects business, academic, and government stakeholders to strengthen British Columbia's position as a global innovation leader through applied research and collaboration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camosun College: Public community college in Victoria, BC, offering certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor degrees, trades, and continuing education. Most directly comparable BC peer in scale, program mix, and regional-mandate role.
• Douglas College: Public post-secondary institution in New Westminster/Coquitlam, BC, providing university-transfer programs, career programs, and continuing studies. Directly comparable in scope and tuition-funded BC college model.
• Selkirk College: Public community college in the West Kootenay region of BC, offering similar credentials and serving a comparable rural/regional BC interior mandate. Closest geographic and structural analog to Okanagan College.
• Niagara College: Public college in Welland, Ontario, with comparable comprehensive program portfolio across trades, business, health, hospitality (notably Winery and Viticulture). Explicitly partnered with Okanagan College to port curriculum.
• Thompson Rivers University: Public BC post-secondary institution in Kamloops offering certificates, diplomas, bachelor's and master's degrees along with Open Learning and trades. Directly comparable in BC interior service area and program breadth.

Regional players

• College of the Rockies: Public community college serving Cranbrook and the East Kootenay region of BC. Comparable rural/regional BC college offering certificates, diplomas, trades, and university transfer pathways.
• University of British Columbia Okanagan: UBC's Okanagan campus in Kelowna offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Co-located peer in the same city competing for the same domestic student pool, but with a research-university mandate.
• Fanshawe College: Public college in London, Ontario, offering full-time and continuing education across similar program verticals. Comparable comprehensive Canadian college model, though operating in Ontario rather than BC.

Broad incumbents

• British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Provincial polytechnic operating across multiple BC campuses with applied degrees, trades, and continuing education across similar verticals (tech, business, trades, health). Larger, more specialized incumbent with overlapping program suites.
• SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology): Public polytechnic in Calgary offering certificates, diplomas, applied degrees, and corporate training across trades, tech, business, and hospitality. Comparable as a comprehensive applied-education institution serving a regional mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OkanaganCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/okanagancollege.ca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/okanagan-college_2
• Instagraminstagram.com/okanagancollege

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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