VCC - Vancouver Community College

🏅 Congratulations to Team VCC!

Five VCC students brought home medals from the 37th annual Skills Canada National Competition, held May 28–29 in Toronto. Competing against some of the country's top skilled trades students, Team VCC earned two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal.

Our medal winners are:

🥇 Sy Korf – Autobody Repair (Secondary)
🥉 Harkirat Vilkhu – Car Painting (Secondary)
🥇 Totie Li – Baking (Post-Secondary)
🥈 Julia Louie – Baking (Secondary)
🥈 Eri Jung – Hairstyling (Post-Secondary)

We're incredibly proud of these students and the dedication, skill, and perseverance they demonstrated on the national stage.

Read the full story to learn more about their achievements and journey to Skills Canada Nationals.
https://www.vcc.ca/about/college-information/news/article/team-vcc-brings-home-five-medals-from-skills-nationals.html

📅 Upcoming June events at VCC:
8-10: Jewellery Art & Design Exhibition (Downtown)
11-13: South Flats Game Days (1165 E 6th Ave)
16: National Indigenous People's Day (Broadway)
17: Spring Convocation (QE Theatre) 🎓

Details at vcc.ca/events

🌱 Last week, the VCC community gathered at our Broadway campus for the annual Three Sisters Garden planting.

Hosted by the Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team, the hands-on afternoon offered a meaningful way for participants to learn from Elders and knowledge holders about cooperation, reciprocity, and our relationship with the land.

It was a beautiful day of collaborative storytelling and strengthening ties to the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples. We appreciate Rebecca Duncan, VCC’s Knowledge Holder in Residence, for grounding the space with an incredible drumming session, and everyone who joined us to cultivate this shared community space.

☀️ Looking for a summer camp that's creative, hands-on, and educational?

Camp VCC offers children ages 9–12 the chance to explore art, design, technology, trades, textiles, and more through engaging, instructor-led activities at VCC's Downtown campus.

Whether they're building a mini smart car, designing solutions to real-world challenges, creating immersive art, or learning sewing skills, campers will gain confidence, make new friends, and discover the joy of learning by doing.

📍 VCC Downtown Campus
📅 August 10–21, 2026
👥 Small groups of 15 campers or fewer
🚆 Easy access by SkyTrain, bus, and bike
⏳ Registration closes July 20, 2026

Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Register today and give your child a summer of creativity, curiosity, and discovery.
https://continuingstudies.vcc.ca/about/campsMain.jsp

🦷 Smiles, learning, and community care came together once again as Vancouver Community College welcomed elementary school children to our Downtown Dental Clinic for complimentary preventative dental care.

Now in its 20th year, this initiative helps improve access to oral health services while giving VCC Certified Dental Assisting students valuable hands-on experience. From oral health education to visits from our VCC "tooth fairies," children were welcomed into a positive and supportive environment designed to build healthy habits and confidence.

Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and partners for helping make a difference, one smile at a time.

VCC Dental Programs: https://www.vcc.ca/programscourses/health-sciences/dental/

✨ Last week, we gathered at our Broadway campus to celebrate the 2026 Outstanding Alumni Awards and recognize five incredible individuals making a difference through their work and contributions to others.

Congratulations to Tyler Duncan (Career Success Award), Helen Orimaco-Pumatong and Dr. Cheryl Ward (Community Contribution Award), Santana Walker (Changemaker Award), and Minakshi Bagai (Honorary Alum Award).

Thank you to TD Insurance, a proud sponsor of the Outstanding Alumni Awards, as well as the instructors, family members, and friends who continue to support and encourage our alumni along the way.

Browse the full photo recap from the event on VCC's Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/myvcc/albums/72177720333990598/

VCC Alumni Relations

🎨Vancouver Community College is honoured to receive the inaugural Inspiring Creativity. For Good. Award in the Inspiring Partner category from Arts Umbrella at the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre on May 21.

Through the Arts Umbrella Vancouver Community College Dance Diploma program, our partnership has helped create pathways for young artists pursuing post-secondary education in the performing arts. We’re proud to support students as they build their craft, creativity, and confidence for the next stage of their journey.

Thank you to Arts Umbrella for this recognition and for your continued commitment to empowering young people through arts education and community connection.