SUMMER 2022 EDITION: BUSINESS, ACADEMICS & TOURISM
WELCOME TO ASCEND
do our students save money by doing this, but they
Welcome to the summer edition of Ascend – our
attention. In fact, students who start with us and then
quarterly look at important labour market themes
transfer often do better academically than students
in our region. In this issue, we are focusing on the
who go directly to university.
benefit from our small class sizes and personalized
College’s Business, Academic, and Tourism offerings. The Tourism industry has been hit particularly hard By 2031, BC is expected to have over a million job
by the COVID-19 pandemic. The BC government
openings, close to 80% of which will require some
recognizes the importance of this industry and has
level of post-secondary education. The majority
launched a new three-year roadmap for rebuilding
of jobs will require a certificate or diploma (29%)
and revitalizing tourism in our province. We’re proud
or a degree (36%). In addition to our numerous
to support this rejuvenation through our five tourism-
academic certificates and diplomas, we are proud
related programs.
to offer our very own degree program, the Bachelor of Business Administration: Sustainable Business
I hope you find the information in this edition of
Practices. This unique degree prepares students for
Ascend valuable. Please reach out to me at ascend@
the new business world, one where sustainability is
cotr.bc.ca with any questions and observations.
an important requirement.
Kind regards,
We also offer an extensive range of University Arts and Sciences certificates, diplomas, and Associate Degrees which students can earn before transferring to university to complete their degree. Not only
Paul Vogt, President and CEO
LOOKING FOR STUDENTS TO HELP FILL A VOID AT YOUR BUSINESS? Our Co-op and Employment Services Coordinators, Jenn Smith and Rhonda Sheridan, can help. Create your profile on our Experience Portal and post your job openings. Jenn and Rhonda will do their best to help you gain exposure with the right programs and students at the College. Please contact: wil@cotr.bc.ca with any questions.