SAIT

10/21/2026

We're proud to introduce the National Centre for Culinary Arts at SAIT.✨ After 10 years of extensive renovations, the primary home of the School of Hospitality and Tourism has transformed into a national teaching and learning centre of excellence, reflective of SAIT's world-class culinary programs.

Renovations began with exterior upgrades to the John Ware building on SAIT’s main campus. In 2022, the Government of Alberta invested $41 million to support the John Ware Revitalization project.

The improvements to learning spaces, technology and infrastructure, including teaching kitchens, bakeries and living classrooms, were made to enhance the educational experience for both hospitality and culinary students.

Beyond the modernization of the facilities, two signature spaces have been created at the National Centre for Culinary Arts — a state-of-the-art competition kitchen and the re-imagined student-run restaurant, The Highwood Kitchen and Bar.

Details: https://bit.ly/4hZZQXH

10/20/2026

POV: You attend SAIT's Open House. 👀

Thanks to Marketing at SAIT for capturing last year’s event. Take a look at what’s in store when you join us this year on Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24.

Register: https://bit.ly/3U7SYOH

Video description: Denis Shymansky, a SAIT Business student and co-president of student club , experiences Open House as an attendee. He is seen trying a skill using filming equipment, learning about new business certificates, connecting with different experts and discovering clubs like SAIT Beekeeping, which is seen jarring honey on campus.

10/19/2026

SAIT has lowered the flags at Heritage Hall in honour of the four Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a training incident at CFB Wainwright. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragedy.

SAIT has long-standing ties to Canada’s military and we know this loss may be felt personally by many in our campus community. Wellness resources are available — employees can access support through SAIT's Employee and Family Assistance Program and students can reach out to Student Development and Counselling.

10/17/2026

"Last month, I wrapped up my first semester in the new Gas Turbine Technician Certificate program of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) ✈️

I'm honored to be part of the program's pioneering cohort, helping set its foundation from the ground up!

We've learned the fundamentals of gas turbine engines and aviation maintenance, and got hands-on experience working with some turbine engines.

As a woman pursuing a career in aviation maintenance, this journey has felt even more meaningful to me. I'm proud of how far I've come in such a short time, and I'm even more excited for what's ahead.

One semester down, one more to go, and a lot more to learn! ✈️"

📷: Alexa Nicole Janiola on LinkedIn

10/16/2026

Will you sign our yearbook?

We're turning 110! To celebrate, take a look back at student life from the last century+. 🎈

1920s: A page from our 1928 yearbook showing students of the "Short tractor course," back when SAIT was known as the Provincial Institute of Technology and Art (PITA).

1930s: A group photograph taken PITA's Aero I hockey team (top), and a photograph of the student-built Hay Brothers Waco 10 plane frame in the Aeronautics Department shop awaiting covering (bottom).

1940s: Students in the 1943-1944 Aeronautics programs assembling a plane fuselage as a part of their practical classwork (top), and a group portrait taken on of students and instructors of the Aeronautic Engine Mechanics program being operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (bottom). During this period, the PITA campus was being utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force to train military personnel as a part of the World War II effort.

1950s: A photo of Aeronautics students working on an airplane engine as a part of their practical classwork in the Aeronautics programs (top), and a photograph of an instructor instructing a student in the woodworking evening classes offered to members of the general public (bottom).

1960s: A snapshot of student life taken from a SAIT 1960's yearbook. This was a big year in our history: PITA became the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT).

1970s: SAIT's campus (top), and a group photograph taken of AMT1-A class of Aircraft Maintenance Technology students (bottom).

1980s: A collage showing an annual campaign on campus. Hundreds of SAIT students came together in an annual campaign to raise money to help fight cystic fibrosis, buffing and shining shoes and raising approximately $9,000 in 1984.

1990s: A yearbook page showing students enjoying the outdoors and a student working SAIT's radio station.

2000s: The "Anatomy of a student" graphic showing the life of a student circa 2003.

2010s: A photo of the digital youth technologies lab in full swing (top), meals being plated with care in the School of Hospitality and Tourism (bottom left) and a drag performance on campus for Pride Week (bottom right).

2020s: We're only halfway through this decade, so we're still collecting memories. To celebrate the campus experience, we've selected just a few photos to sum up a busy time. The top photo shows Enactus students at Enactus Canada National Exposition; the middle row shows instructor Richard Stroobant honouring the anniversary of KISS's visit to campus (left) and SAIT student Carter Kolkot and his trainers preparing for WorldSkills 2026 (right); the bottom row shows Pride at SAIT attending the Calgary Pride Parade (left) and a group of students studying abroad in Costa Rica (right).

10/13/2026

Behind every great event is a team making it happen. At SAIT’s FutureTech showcase, our students stepped up. 🙌

While student entrepreneurs pitched their ideas, 28 Administrative Information Management students and six Film and Video Production students helped bring the event to life — welcoming guests, coordinating logistics, capturing interviews and managing production.

Together, they put classroom learning into practice, supported one another and tackled the unexpected. Along the way, they built skills and confidence they’ll carry into their careers.

As Film and Video Production student Dante Laratta shared:
“I learned two opposite things. The first was that I can’t do everything. The second was that I can do a lot of things.”

That’s hands-on learning worth celebrating. ❤️

Meet the students behind the scenes:

What better way to learn how to plan and produce a professional event than actually doing it? Earlier this year, SAIT hosted FutureTech — a business pitch-style showcase. While one group of students took the stage with their ideas, another worked behind the scenes to make the event happen.

10/07/2026

On Oct. 23 and 24, bring your goals and dreams to Open House and leave with the blueprint for your dream future here at SAIT.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3zTGlgc

10/05/2026

Tomorrow's leaders, creators, and changemakers are counting on us. ❤️💙💜

SAIT Giving Day is back, and we're fueling the future.

We’re coming together to support students, strengthen tools and technology, and create spaces that help students thrive.

Join us from Oct. 5-29, 2026, as we celebrate the people, places and technology shaping real futures .

Every gift will be matched up to $50,000, doubling your impact.

Whether you're a donor, alum, employee or friend, your generosity is an investment that empowers tomorrow's talent.

🔗 Make a difference today: https://bit.ly/3tnHwRo

09/30/2026

Today, as we recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the lasting impacts of colonialism and consider our role in reconciliation. 🧡 SAIT is closed to give students and employees time to continue learning and take part in reconciliation activities.

Yesterday, our community came together for SAIT's annual Orange Shirt Day March to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and communities. The event concluded our two-week Truth and Reconciliation Event Series, which featured a flag raising ceremony, Indigenous film screening and enlightening discussions about Two-Eyed Seeing and SAIT's Healing Forest project.

Learn more and explore Truth and Reconciliation resources. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hn2kz2

09/29/2026

ICYMI 📢 The Alberta Corridor Technical Symposium returned to SAIT.

Hosted in collaboration with Red Deer Polytechnic and NAIT, the fourth annual event was an opportunity to share research, exchange knowledge and ideas and strengthen connections between academia and industry.

“Over the past four years, the Alberta Corridor Technical Symposium has brought these polytechnics together to share applied research and strengthen connections across Alberta’s polytechnic research community,” says Jodi David, Interim Director of SAIT's Applied Research and Innovation Services. “This year, we welcomed new post-secondary institutions, along with industry, government, non-profit organizations and communities, whose perspectives enriched the conversations and created new opportunities for collaboration.”

Find out more ➡️ https://bit.ly/46Nj5xk

09/28/2026

This Apprenticeship Day, we're proud to recognize the incredible apprentices benefitting from SAIT's Women in Skilled Trades Retention Program. 🛠️

The program provides women-identifying apprentices wraparound financial support to cover tuition, childcare and essential supplies, such as tools and PPE.

"I am a fourth-year Refrigeration and Air Conditioning apprentice about to graduate from my program, making me one of approximately 10 women in Calgary with this certification," says Nicole Gottselig.

"Being a woman in a mainly male-dominated industry comes with so many challenges, including higher costs for proper-fitting work wear and PPE. Above the financial assistance of this grant, it fills my heart to know that other women entering this industry have support like this to assist them, because having diversity in all industries is so important for any sector's growth and development."

In addition to providing financial aid, the Women in Skilled Trades Retention Program offers events that foster mentorship, peer support and allyship, contributing to a vibrant community of practice for women apprentices.

And we've got even more great initiatives on the horizon. SAIT is developing a working session for industry that asks leaders to look honestly at their workplace culture, understand what women in their organization are actually experiencing and leave with tools they can use the next day. We're also building an interactive online allyship module for all apprentices at SAIT. 🚀

Funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy, the Women in Skilled Trades Retention Program was awarded $1.28 million in 2025 over three years.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/47WRmMy

09/28/2026

Four days. Two medals. Five SAIT competitors showcased excellence on the global stage. 🤩🥉

Our WorldSkills 2026 competitors have set down their tools after challenging their skills at an elite level and making memories that will last a lifetime.

Ben Jamison in Aircraft Maintenance and Carter K***t in Automobile Technology achieved third place against world-class competitors in their fields. Jacob McClelland in CNC Milling and Tate McGarry in Cabinetmaking received Medals for Excellence. Tyler Gunther was just two points shy of earning a medal in Industrial Mechanics.

Congratulations to Ben, Carter, Jacob, Tate, Tyler and all of SAIT’s trainers and supporters for making Canada proud at WorldSkills 2026, the final boss of skills competitions. 👏

09/25/2026

Angelina Orlando is one of the more than 2,600 self-identified Indigenous alumni who found community through SAIT Natoysopoyiis during her studies.

"Natoysopoyiis became much more than a space on campus for me — it was a place where I felt supported, welcomed and encouraged throughout my time at SAIT. The staff believed in me, they helped me build confidence in myself and my education, and they gave me a sense of belonging that made a real difference in my journey. I will always be grateful for the support and community I found there."

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate 25 years of Indigenous student support at SAIT. 🧡

09/25/2026

Opportunity starts with confidence.💡Thanks to a renewed $375,000 investment from TD Bank Group (TD), SAIT's My Career Pathways will continue helping Canadians explore career options, identify skills gaps and find the training they need to take the next step. With this latest commitment, TD's total support now reaches $750,000 since 2021 as part of the Real Futures campaign. 🚀 Find out more:

MEDIA RELEASE - The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has received a second $375,000 commitment, over three years, from TD Bank Group (TD). This renewed investment aims to support My Career Pathways.

09/24/2026

Building on last week's powerful Indigenous film screening and Healing Forest presentation, SAIT's Truth and Reconciliation Event Series concludes this week with two opportunities for reflection and connection.

🌿 On Monday, Sept. 28, attend a session on Two-Eyed Seeing, an approach that brings together Indigenous and Western ways of knowing as a tool for learning, understanding and reconciliation. Inspired by Rebecca Thomas’ TEDx talk, this discussion will be facilitated by Jennifer Russell (Ksik’ksiiniaki), Director, Indigenous Engagement. Be sure to register.

🧡 Join our annual Orange Shirt Day March across campus on Tuesday, Sept. 29 as we come together to honour the children who never returned home from residential school, Survivors, their families and communities. Wear orange and meet at the tipi at 11:30 am. Everyone is welcome — no registration required.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4yQZEQ4