Success Stories

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VCC alumna "unmasks" inclusion through poetry

VCC alumna "unmasks" inclusion through poetry

Roshni Kashyap reaches beyond her Down syndrome in inspirational book
Oct 31, 2019

VCC drafting program a launchpad for innovative, sustainable architecture

VCC drafting program a launchpad for innovative, sustainable architecture

Local architect Curtis Krahn shares how VCC inspired a successful design career
Oct 9, 2019

Literacy programming connects EAL students with newcomer families

Literacy programming connects EAL students with newcomer families

Innovative outreach allows for needed, multi-generational English learning
Oct 8, 2019

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

VCC-trained chef heading to world-leading Gastronomika festival

VCC-trained chef heading to world-leading Gastronomika festival

Kevin Cherkas will showcase his culinary skills in San Sebastian, Spain
Oct 2, 2019

Restaurant Review: The Chef’s Table gets an 'A' for food

Restaurant Review: The Chef’s Table gets an 'A' for food

“It’s like a two-Michelin calibre meal for a mere $55.”
Sep 6, 2019

Media Release: VCC celebrates the accomplishments of Red Seal graduates

Media Release: VCC celebrates the accomplishments of Red Seal graduates

Inaugural Red Seal Recognition Event honours excellence in skilled trades
Aug 19, 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 graduates will go for gold at WorldSkills competition in Russia

VCC graduates will go for gold at WorldSkills competition in Russia

For the first time, VCC has bragging rights in both culinary and baking at this global event
Aug 7, 2019

Adobe award-winner credits VCC's focus on soft skills

Adobe award-winner credits VCC's focus on soft skills

VCC student Claire Kang named “Top Talent” in graphic design competition
Jul 5, 2019

Richmond baker heads to Russia for world competition

Richmond baker heads to Russia for world competition

Fresh off a national win, VCC's star baker is training hard for WorldSkills Kazan 2019
Jun 20, 2019

Healing history: Enhancing Indigenous health care at VCC

Healing history: Enhancing Indigenous health care at VCC

How culturally safe programs serve a growing Indigenous population
Jun 19, 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

VCC shines at Skills Canada BC 2019 provincials

VCC shines at Skills Canada BC 2019 provincials

Skilled trades students earn 19 medals including two podium sweeps in Abbotsford
Apr 23, 2019

Good luck to VCC's Skills Canada BC 2019 competitors

Good luck to VCC's Skills Canada BC 2019 competitors

Let's hear it for our skilled trades students competing this week!
Apr 15, 2019

VCC partnership with Musqueam advances early childhood education

VCC partnership with Musqueam advances early childhood education

No-cost ECCE program for Indigenous students honours culture while launching careers
Apr 5, 2019

Evonne’s story: Cultivating community

Evonne’s story: Cultivating community

Learn why working at VCC is more than just a job for this local environmental champion
Apr 1, 2019

VCC Outstanding Alumni Awards 2018 winners

VCC Outstanding Alumni Awards 2018 winners

Join us in recognizing VCC alumni for significant contributions to their industries and communities
Mar 20, 2019

Nespresso national competition finds pastry prodigies at VCC

Nespresso national competition finds pastry prodigies at VCC

Six VCC baking students craft coffee-themed sweets for Nespresso Café Gourmand
Mar 18, 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

VCC offers a promising path to apprenticeships

VCC offers a promising path to apprenticeships

Tyhree Nguyen-Serrano shares how she started with the basics in auto collision repair
Dec 1, 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

Amir’s story: finding refuge

Amir’s story: finding refuge

Adult Basic Education student Amir Taghinia shares his journey from refugee detention to the classrooms of VCC
Sep 10, 2018

Alicia’s story: new to nursing

Alicia’s story: new to nursing

Indigenous student Alicia Bruyere shares how she found the courage to return to school and renew her career
Sep 10, 2018

Online learning takes apprenticeships to the next level

Online learning takes apprenticeships to the next level

New, flexible options for automotive collision repair keep apprentices on the job longer
Aug 30, 2018

Sacred stories: Gladue program responds to a decades-old call for justice

Sacred stories: Gladue program responds to a decades-old call for justice

How a new VCC pilot program is promoting healing and progress for Indigenous offenders
Aug 7, 2018

Heat’s story: blazing trails in food and business

Heat’s story: blazing trails in food and business

VCC alumnus and Indigenous chef Heat Laliberte shares his journey from foster care to culinary entrepreneur
Jul 26, 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

Adrianna's story: a pathway to pastry arts

Adrianna's story: a pathway to pastry arts

How Indigenous education helped one baking student find her future
Jun 20, 2018

Meet Experience VCC tuition winner Brian Chan

Meet Experience VCC tuition winner Brian Chan

The winner of our $500 grand prize shares his plans for an exciting new career
Jun 7, 2018

Giving back to the community

Giving back to the community

VCC CAD and BIM technology students give back to the community
May 22, 2018

The top five things we love about nursing

The top five things we love about nursing

This National Nursing Week, we’re shining a light on this time-honoured yet ever-changing profession
May 7, 2018

VCC wins big at Skills Canada BC 2018 provincials

VCC wins big at Skills Canada BC 2018 provincials

VCC students earn 18 medals including two podium sweeps at BC’s biggest skills competition
Apr 23, 2018

MGHN receives Vancouver Fashion Week scholarship

MGHN receives Vancouver Fashion Week scholarship

VCC Fashion grad Meghan Buckley receives inaugural Optical Boutique scholarship
Apr 18, 2018

VCC competes at Skills Canada BC 2018 provincials

VCC competes at Skills Canada BC 2018 provincials

All the best to VCC's 35 competitors at the Skills Canada BC provincial competition in Abbotsford
Apr 16, 2018

Women’s work: meet the new generation in automotive trades

Women’s work: meet the new generation in automotive trades

VCC’s automotive refinishing technicians talk trades, trends, and workplace culture
Mar 5, 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

Connor Sperling wins the 2017 Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship

Connor Sperling wins the 2017 Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship

VCC culinary alumnus wins national black-box competition
Oct 17, 2017

Local chef to compete in international cooking competition

Local chef to compete in international cooking competition

VCC ACE-It program alumni ready to cross the pond
Sep 11, 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 brings home medals in baking and hairdressing

VCC brings home medals in baking and hairdressing

Congratulations to all of VCC's Skills Canada competitors
Jun 14, 2017

Santiago Cuyugan, the 2017 Savour Patissier of the Year

Santiago Cuyugan, the 2017 Savour Patissier of the Year

VCC culinary and baking grad earns top honours in Australia
Jun 8, 2017

2017 BC Skills Competition

2017 BC Skills Competition

VCC brings home 12 awards
Apr 10, 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 Culinary Arts team wins Healthy Chef award

VCC Culinary Arts team wins Healthy Chef award

Venison loin sous vide dish claims Best Entrée at local gourmet dining competition
Mar 27, 2017

Gastown boutique partners with VCC fashion design

Gastown boutique partners with VCC fashion design

Students will showcase Coloure pieces for sale at One of a Few
Mar 16, 2017

VCC alumna spotlighted in the Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare

Catherine R. Berg, LPN, joins the prestigious ranks of the International Nurses Association
Jan 25, 2017

Jackie’s story: success in style

Jackie’s story: success in style

One hair design grad shares her path from varsity sports to Vancouver’s trendiest salons
Jan 20, 2017

Aer Café serves up freshly baked goods

Aer Café serves up freshly baked goods

VCC grad opens minimalistic, cozy coffee shop in East Vancouver
Jan 9, 2017

Jacqueline’s story: climbing the luxury ladder

Jacqueline’s story: climbing the luxury ladder

Her resume includes FIFA, Holt Renfrew, and Nordstrom, but this VCC grad started by going back to the basics
Nov 14, 2016

Student success story: Bronwyn Vaisey

Student success story: Bronwyn Vaisey

VCC culinary ACE-IT student wins largest undergraduate scholarship offered in Canada
Sep 20, 2016

Michelle's story: from the military to math class

Michelle's story: from the military to math class

An accomplished Canadian Forces veteran shares her career transition through VCC
Aug 29, 2016

Hospitality management executive cohort: Q&A with Joel Rivera

Hospitality management executive cohort: Q&A with Joel Rivera

The Westin Bayshore's HR director talks success in the hotel business
Aug 16, 2016

Barbara Vargas: VCC's tap dancing percussionist

Barbara Vargas: VCC's tap dancing percussionist

Vancouver musician aims to break down walls between music and dance
Jul 25, 2016

Deaf students shine in funding announcement for VCC disability programs

Deaf students shine in funding announcement for VCC disability programs

Students share success stories with MLA Sam Sullivan as government announces funds for accessibility
Jun 27, 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

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

Helen’s story: the voices of angels

Helen’s story: the voices of angels

The VCC Willan Choir’s longest-standing member, 100-year-old Helen Fung continues to hit the high notes
May 26, 2016

Enter to win Vancouver Canadians tickets

Enter to win Vancouver Canadians tickets

VCC Night at the Nat is back on June 25, 2016! Test your "college knowledge" in our weekly ticket giveaway
May 19, 2016

Carson Graham student wins culinary student of the year

Carson Graham student wins culinary student of the year

Leah has completed ACE-IT Culinary and Pastry, Cook Apprentice Level 2 and is currently in Cook Apprentice Level 3 completing her Red Seal
May 12, 2016

Clinton’s story: from trauma to triumph

Clinton’s story: from trauma to triumph

One student’s journey of healing through education, encouragement, and VCC’s Aboriginal community
Feb 10, 2016

VCC Fashion Arts alumna nominated for CAFA

VCC Fashion Arts alumna nominated for CAFA

Graduate Meghan Buckley is competing for the 2016 CAFA Fashion Design Student Award
Feb 1, 2016

Kathy’s story: conquering fears through music

Kathy’s story: conquering fears through music

She finally followed her musical dreams, and learned more than she ever expected
Jul 17, 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

Leigh Wall: finding big opportunities in heavy duty mechanics

Leigh Wall: finding big opportunities in heavy duty mechanics

She did her research and tried something totally new. Read about how it paid off
May 22, 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

Alumni Profile - Daniel Ruiz

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

Loving my job

Loving my job

"I started pounding the pavement as soon as I finished college and got hired on the spot." —Caleb Lee, TESOL graduate
Mar 6, 2013