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VCC Spring 2020 Student Awards recap

VCC Spring 2020 Student Awards recap

Celebrating deserving students and generous donors at our first online awards ceremony
Jun 2, 2020

See all programs with space available

See all programs with space available

It's not too late to apply! See which great VCC programs have space available
Feb 13, 2020

Welcome to VCC – Winter 2020

Welcome to VCC – Winter 2020

Get all the information you need for a great start to your studies at VCC
Jan 1, 2020

Triple win for VCC in Best of Vancouver 2019

Triple win for VCC in Best of Vancouver 2019

Georgia Straight readers give VCC top honours for cooking, languages, and more
Oct 2, 2019

Welcome to VCC – Fall 2019

Welcome to VCC – Fall 2019

Get all the information you need for a great start to your studies at VCC
Aug 30, 2019

New mobile learning app reduces ESL waitlists

New mobile learning app reduces ESL waitlists

Mobile technology pilot offers quick, self-paced lessons for busy English language learners
Aug 16, 2019

All you need to know about VCC entrance awards

All you need to know about VCC entrance awards

Thousands of dollars in scholarships available to new high school grads
Aug 16, 2019

VCC will train Gladue report writers to advance justice for First Nations

VCC will train Gladue report writers to advance justice for First Nations

New certificate program helps move Gladue reporting toward a national standard
Aug 8, 2019

Spring 2019 Convocation recap

Spring 2019 Convocation recap

On June 27, VCC celebrated the success and achievement of its graduating class of 2019
Jul 2, 2019

VCC Spring 2019 Student Awards recap

VCC Spring 2019 Student Awards recap

The VCC Foundation is proud to recognize student excellence, achievement, and dedication
Jun 3, 2019

Flourish Gala 2019 recap

Flourish Gala 2019 recap

VCC Foundation's third annual green-tie fundraiser celebrated alumni talent for a great cause
Mar 18, 2019

Call for nominations

Call for nominations

It's time to recognize an outstanding VCC alumnus. Nominations are open until Jan. 30
Jan 16, 2019

Welcome back! Winter 2019

Welcome back! Winter 2019

Get the tips and information you need to succeed at VCC in Winter 2019
Jan 1, 2019

Top 10 VCC stories of 2018

Top 10 VCC stories of 2018

A look at the year’s most popular online stories featuring VCC students, instructors, and alumni
Dec 31, 2019

Fall 2018 Student Awards recap

Fall 2018 Student Awards recap

VCC hosted its bi-annual student awards ceremony to celebrate student's academic excellence
Dec 3, 2018

Theatre production supports VCC's Deaf, hard of hearing, and visually impaired departments

Theatre production supports VCC's Deaf, hard of hearing, and visually impaired departments

Get tickets now for this limited performance Oct. 28 and 29
Oct 2, 2018

VCC road trip: Recruiters Q&A

VCC road trip: Recruiters Q&A

Say hello to Leigh and Danielle, VCC’s representatives hitting the road in B.C. this fall
Sep 18, 2018

The many faces of Adult Basic Education

The many faces of Adult Basic Education

As VCC celebrates one year of tuition-free ABE, we shine a light on some of our most inspiring students
Sep 10, 2018

Welcome to VCC

Welcome to VCC

Get the tips and information you need to start Fall 2018 right
Sep 4, 2018

Media Release: RBC supports Transportation Trades Sampler program at VCC

Media Release: RBC supports Transportation Trades Sampler program at VCC

Introducing a unique, no-cost introductory trades training program for B.C. youth
Aug 23, 2018

VCC cooks up national gold at Skills Canada

VCC cooks up national gold at Skills Canada

Culinary apprentice Carmen Rosa shares her path to the podium and a promising career
Jul 16, 2018

Spring 2018 convocation recap

Spring 2018 convocation recap

Celebrating the success and achievement of 1,300 VCC grads on June 19, 2018
Jun 22, 2018

Media release: VCC's Tooth Trolley keeps kids smiling

Media release: VCC's Tooth Trolley keeps kids smiling

VCC's 12th annual Tooth Trolley pulls up to the Downtown campus
May 24, 2018

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2017

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2017

The five distinguished recipients share their unique stories of success and dedication
Mar 23, 2018

Win two tickets to Flourish!

Win two tickets to Flourish!

Flourish: an unforgettable evening of Vancouver's best food, wine, and entertainment
Feb 16, 2018

Top 10 VCC stories of 2017

Top 10 VCC stories of 2017

A look at the year’s most popular online stories featuring VCC students, instructors, and alumni
Jan 4, 2018

Fall 2017 convocation recap

Fall 2017 convocation recap

VCC is proud to announce the graduation of almost 1,200 hardworking and dedicated students on November 23, 2017
Dec 4, 2017

VCC Student Awards - Fall 2017 recap

VCC Student Awards - Fall 2017 recap

Celebrating academic excellence and community leadership among VCC's best and brightest
Nov 20, 2017

Congratulations to our Mayor’s Arts Awards winners

Congratulations to our Mayor’s Arts Awards winners

Four of VCC's creative community leaders have been recognized by the City of Vancouver
Oct 11, 2017

Media release: VCC’s 30th anniversary of Fiat Mode to be held at VFW

Media release: VCC’s 30th anniversary of Fiat Mode to be held at VFW

Nine students will showcase their men’s and women’s wear collections to a crowd at Vancouver Fashion Week
Sep 15, 2017

Spring 2017 convocation recap

Spring 2017 convocation recap

VCC is proud to announce the graduation of over 1,300 hardworking and dedicated students on June 29, 2017
Jul 7, 2017

VCC and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2017

VCC and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2017

Check out VCC's music faculty and alumni at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Jun 21, 2017

Celebrating student success

Celebrating student success

Recognizing student excellence at the 2017 Spring Student Awards
Jun 14, 2017

Congratulations OHI Top 30 under 30 winner Taka Li

Congratulations OHI Top 30 under 30 winner Taka Li

VCC culinary grad stands out in Ontario’s competitive food scene
Apr 6, 2017

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2016

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2016

The five distinguished recipients share their unique stories of success and dedication
Mar 21, 2017

Flourish is our signature, annual fundraising green-tie gala!

Flourish is our signature, annual fundraising green-tie gala!

Join us on March 9, 2017
Jan 12, 2017

An awarding experience

An awarding experience

Recognizing student excellence at the 2016 Fall Student Awards
Dec 9, 2016

Fall 2016 convocation recap

Fall 2016 convocation recap

VCC is proud to announce the graduation of over 1,100 hardworking and dedicated students on Nov. 17
Nov 29, 2016

Media Release: Fiat Mode XXIX

Media Release: Fiat Mode XXIX

VCC Fashion storms the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week
Sep 7, 2016

VCC at the 2016 Vancouver International Jazz Festival

VCC at the 2016 Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Over 30 of VCC's own musicians will be participating in the 2016 Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Jun 24, 2016

Spring 2016 convocation recap

Spring 2016 convocation recap

Congratulations graduates!
Jun 23, 2016

VCC music alumnus featured in BC Musician Magazine

VCC music alumnus featured in BC Musician Magazine

Horn player, Malcolm Aiken graduated from the VCC music diploma program in 2002
Jun 16, 2016

Carpe tea-um: Q&A with tea sommelier alumnus and instructor Delano Tamborini

Carpe tea-um: Q&A with tea sommelier alumnus and instructor Delano Tamborini

Turning your passion into a career
Jun 14, 2016

Introducing VCC Alerts

Introducing VCC Alerts

VCC to install new state-of-the-art safety system
Jun 1, 2016

Lessons from Apartheid: Q&A with counselling instructor Joanne Schwartz

Lessons from Apartheid: Q&A with counselling instructor Joanne Schwartz

Personal insights on justice, self-care, and making a difference
May 31, 2016

Countless opportunities: Q&A with medical office skills grad Lisa Forrer

Countless opportunities: Q&A with medical office skills grad Lisa Forrer

Excellent advice on studying, setting goals, and working in healthcare
May 30, 2016

Media release: Brightening smiles for 10 years

Media release: Brightening smiles for 10 years

VCC’s Certified Dental Assistant students offer a day of fun and oral health education
May 19, 2016

Talk With Your Mouth Full at Earls Yaletown

Talk With Your Mouth Full at Earls Yaletown

Calling all foodies! VCC and Vancouver Magazine are hosting a three-part speaker series
May 11, 2016

Jewellery Art & Design exhibition showcases new talent

Jewellery Art & Design exhibition showcases new talent

Students from both classes of this two-year diploma program push the boundaries of jewellery
May 2, 2016

2016 BC Provincial Skills Competition winners

2016 BC Provincial Skills Competition winners

VCC wins five gold medals at Skills Canada BC provincial competition
Apr 18, 2016

The man behind some of Vancouver's greatest chefs

The man behind some of Vancouver's greatest chefs

VCC chef instructor Hamid Salimian receives Vancouver Magazine's 2016 Restaurant Award for mentorship
Apr 15, 2016

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2015

VCC Outstanding Alumni Award winners 2015

An extra large number of nominees makes winning that much sweeter for these six inspiring individuals
Apr 8, 2016

Chef Bingley boils it down to the basics

Chef Bingley boils it down to the basics

After announcing his retirement, VCC’s longest-serving employee reflects on over four decades in the kitchen
Mar 16, 2016

VCC hosts Soaring Indigenous Youth Career Conference

VCC hosts Soaring Indigenous Youth Career Conference

Students and educators from across B.C. participate in a day of Indigenous education and inspiration at VCC
Feb 15, 2016

Create a new tradition with #GivingTuesday

Create a new tradition with #GivingTuesday

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is one day dedicated to charities and non-profits
Nov 30, 2015

50 Years. 50 Chefs: A memorable celebration

50 Years. 50 Chefs: A memorable celebration

VCC’s 50th anniversary fundraising event supports student success
Nov 30, 2015

A Variety of support for young students at VCC

A Variety of support for young students at VCC

The VCC Foundation celebrates a renewed partnership with Variety - The Children’s Charity
Nov 27, 2015

VCC Board of Governors welcomes new appointed members

VCC Board of Governors welcomes new appointed members

Three new members join VCC's Board of Governors.
Nov 6, 2015

Naramata Bench Wineries Association: A Story in Every Bottle

Naramata Bench Wineries Association: A Story in Every Bottle

50 Years. 50 Chefs. gala partners with the Naramata Bench Wineries Association
Nov 3, 2015

50 Years. 50 Chefs.

50 Years. 50 Chefs.

VCC Night at the Nat is back on June 25, 2016! Test your "college knowledge" in our weekly ticket giveaway
Oct 2, 2015

Media Release: Fiat Mode XXVIII

Media Release: Fiat Mode XXVIII

From grunge to glam, VCC fashion designers are set to impress
Sep 24, 2015

News Release: 50 Years. 50 Chefs. - a gala fundraiser

News Release: 50 Years. 50 Chefs. - a gala fundraiser

VCC celebrates 50 years in style while raising funds for student scholarships & training materials
Sep 24, 2015

VCC and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival

VCC and the Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Numerous members of VCC's music faculty and alumni will be performing at the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
Jun 18, 2015

Introducing Austin Granados - baking’s golden boy

Introducing Austin Granados - baking’s golden boy

One VCC baking student shares his view from the top of the Skills Canada podium
Jun 18, 2015

Partnering in a party – 2015 Fair in the Square

Partnering in a party – 2015 Fair in the Square

There’s nothing like a giant block party to bring neighbours together and celebrate community
Jun 15, 2015

An awarding experience

An awarding experience

Recognizing student excellence at the 2015 Spring Student Awards
Jun 9, 2015

An awarding experience

An awarding experience

Recognizing student excellence at the 2016 Spring Student Awards
Jun 9, 2015

Q&A with Bernie William Johnson

Q&A with Bernie William Johnson

Building a career in the lap of luxury
Jun 4, 2015

2015 Student Awards

2015 Student Awards

Announcing the 2015 Jewellery Art & Design student award winners
Jun 1, 2015

FortisBC equips VCC for new CNG/LNG training

FortisBC equips VCC for new CNG/LNG training

New equipment essential for VCC's new CNG and LNG programs.
May 20, 2015

Karin Jones' ROM exhibition "undresses" racial identity

Karin Jones' ROM exhibition "undresses" racial identity

Jewellery Art & Design alumna Karin Jones gives new meaning to a classic design
Mar 30, 2015

Q&A with John Martinolich: Making it in auto collision repair

Q&A with John Martinolich: Making it in auto collision repair

A hobby repairing cars leads to a profitable career.
Mar 19, 2015

VCC announces national scholarship winner

VCC announces national scholarship winner

Jewellery art & design student wins coveted scholarship for jewellery making
Dec 16, 2014

VCC Student Awards Spring 2014

VCC Student Awards Spring 2014

Congratulations to VCC award recipients!
Jun 3, 2014

VCC chef on Food Network

VCC chef on Food Network

VCC's own Shelley Robinson battles it out on Top Chef Canada
Mar 7, 2014

Alumni Profile - Daniel Ruiz

Busy VCC Music alumnus, Daniel Ruiz, shares his recent experience with the Peak Performance Project.
Nov 29, 2013

From washing dishes to Washington

From washing dishes to Washington

Seasoned hotelier Mark Andrew chose to pursue a degree when he already had 30-plus years of experience in tourism and hospitality. Why?
Nov 7, 2011