Graduation milestone for Health Career Access Program in Lillooet

September 17, 2024
From L to R: Bonnie Elliott, Brianne Edwards, Amber Naziel, Krystalee Casper, Marellee Clifford, Remy Thomas, Yardley Bridges, and Deborah Chesney celebrating the students' graduation.

In a tale of collaboration and community support, a recent graduation ceremony in Lillooet became the backdrop for celebrating the accomplishments of a cohort from the Health Career Access Program (HCAP).

This joint initiative by the Lillooet Tribal Council (LTC)Community Adult Learning Centre (CALC), Okanagan College and Interior Health marked a significant milestone for its participants who completed their education on August 9, 2024.

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