Top 10 VCC Stories of 2023

 

Here’s a look back at 2023’s most popular online stories featuring VCC students, instructors, alumni and initiatives as we head into the new school year.

1. Nina Yan's inspiring journey
   A determined student who overcame adversity and found a new lease on life through Basic Education
   
   
2. VCC student honoured with CICan Leadership Excellence Award
   Eddy Gooch is a fourth year nursing student
   
   
3. Innovative pilot project helps VCC students “BeConfident” in job interviews
   Students practiced interview skills using virtual reality and AI
   
   
4. Two VCC grads vie for best cantonese cuisine title in Malaysia
   Wish our two VCC grads good luck as they compete against elite chefs from around the world 
   
   
5. A cut above: VCC hairstyling instructors receive their Red Seal Endorsement
   Red Seal is a national "proof of excellence" for a designated trade
   
   
6. Traditional blanket ceremony welcomes Indigenous leaders into roles at VCC
   Following the culture of the Squamish nation, Jessie Williams and David Kirk start their journey at VCC in a meaningful way
   
   
7. Building capacity in healthcare
   Tuition-free skills training program aims to help students get into healthcare
   
   
8. VCC sends four to Skills Canada competitions
   Student contenders captured podium spots at the annual provincial competition
   
   
9. VCC honours Residential School children through art installation
   Installation created by Haida artist, Tamara Bell
   
   
10. Finding joy: an interview with VCC alum and award-winning bassist Colin Sankey
    "You won’t progress in a meaningful way unless you find joy in what you do"
    

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