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NAIT The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta, is a leader in technical training and applied education. to 4:30 p.m.

NAIT students earn degrees, diplomas and certificates focused on the career fields of business, IT, engineering technologies, health sciences, culinary arts and environmental management. In addition, NAIT is Canada’s leader in apprenticeship training for skilled trades. At NAIT, everything we do is focused on giving students the skills needed to build strong futures. With small class sizes and a c

ommitment to hands-on, practical education, NAIT is able to provide students with the skills employers want. In fact, surveys show that year after year nine out of 10 NAIT grads are hired soon after graduation. Simply put, NAIT grads get jobs! We’re here on Facebook Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. MST, excluding all statutory and NAIT holidays and will respond to your inquiries during those hours. Like, comment and share your posts! We love interacting with our students, staff and the community.

After nearly 40 years working in Indigenous relations, Peter Knight wasn’t ready to retire. He was ready to start someth...
06/02/2026

After nearly 40 years working in Indigenous relations, Peter Knight wasn’t ready to retire. He was ready to start something new.

At 59, he returned to school at NAIT to become a butcher, inspired in part by culture and community. Growing up in Fort Chipewyan, he saw food as something that brings people together — something to share, to teach, and to pass down.

Now, as he prepares to cross the convocation stage, it’s not just about a new career. It’s about what he represents. Peter will be part of the first group of Indigenous graduates at NAIT to wear the stole. A symbol of identity, pride and the journey that brought him here.

For Peter, that visibility matters. He hopes it shows others, especially young people, that it’s never too late to follow a new path.

“You follow your dreams, and you can make stuff happen.”
Read more: https://nait.li/4dUak7I

Indigenous graduates offered cultural stoles to wear at NAIT convocation

05/28/2026

We asked HR students to explain their program to a five-year-old…

And honestly? They nailed it.

If you’re the type to organize, solve problems, and keep things running smoothly—HR might be calling your name 👀

👉 Curious to learn more about the BBA Human Resources Management program at NAIT? Start your journey: nait.li/4i59x45

05/26/2026

The “Call Legacy” jingle is echoing through NAIT, and for good reason.

Legacy Heating & Cooling has made a generous $1.5M multi‑year investment supporting three essential skilled‑trades programs: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (RACM), Sheet Metal and Plumbing.

This investment strengthens hands‑on learning by providing new equipment and giving students more time on real‑industry systems, on top of new student awards.

Read the full story → NAIT.ca/Legacy

How do we meet Canada’s growing demand for skilled trades, and make those careers more accessible to the next generation...
05/21/2026

How do we meet Canada’s growing demand for skilled trades, and make those careers more accessible to the next generation?

Earlier this month, Matt Lindberg‑Fowlow, Dean of NAIT’s School of Construction and Building Sciences, joined CBC Radio’s Alberta at Noon to talk about what’s changing in trades education.

In the conversation, Matt highlights:
• Growing interest in apprenticeship at NAIT
• The importance of reaching students earlier
• Why misconceptions about the trades are starting to fade
• How sustained investment can strengthen Alberta’s workforce

Read the full article for key takeaways from the broadcast. https://nait.li/4tZEgFG

NAIT dean illustrates value of new investment in hands-on skills on CBC Radio

05/20/2026

Looking for a career in trades? Morgan shares her experience as a NAIT Alumni from the Crane and Hoist Equipment Operator program! 🏗️

Want to learn more? ➡️ nait.li/3PfFIp7

NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) is set to become a groundbreaking teaching space for skilled trades and technologies...
05/13/2026

NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) is set to become a groundbreaking teaching space for skilled trades and technologies, made possible by the Government of Alberta’s $384‑million investment. It will be a modern training environment that reflects how work happens on real job sites.

Fast facts:
🏗️ Scale: A 625,000‑square‑foot facility.

📍 Location: Directly north of NAIT’s main campus, on a 12‑acre former City of Edmonton transit garage site.

👷 Capacity: Space to accommodate 5,500 additional students annually.

🧰 Program hub: Home to 29 NAIT trades and technologies programs.

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$384-million investment in skilled trades largest in polytechnic’s history

We're so proud of all of the NAIT students who participated in this year's competition! Team NAIT had quite the haul, ...
05/12/2026

We're so proud of all of the NAIT students who participated in this year's competition! Team NAIT had quite the haul, winning 13 medals in nine categories. Next stop at the end of May.

Photos in alphabetical order based on category:
Architectural Technology & Design, Trisha Rebollido, Silver
Autobody Repair, Andrew Balaneski, Bronze
Cabinet Making, Orson Myck, Silver
Cabinet Making, Logan Harrigan, Bronze
*Car Painting, Riley Fransen, Gold
Car Painting Sevastian Bedford Silver
Car Painting, Harley Hitcherick, Bronze
*CNC Machining, Chris Townsend, Gold
*IT-Network Systems Administration, Josh Reid, Gold
Precision Machining, Jesse Esau, Silver
*Refrigeration, Adam Page, Gold
Refrigeration, Corben Rolph, Silver
*Sheet Metal, Madison Brooker, Gold

*Qualified for National Competition
📷 : Skills Canada Alberta

It’s here: a look at NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre (ASC), a next-generation training environment built for how Alberta w...
05/11/2026

It’s here: a look at NAIT’s Advanced Skills Centre (ASC), a next-generation training environment built for how Alberta works.

We’re thrilled to announce that PCL Construction will lead construction of the project, designed by GEC Architecture + DIALOG. The ASC will bring 29 trades and technology programs together and expand capacity to train 5,500 more learners each year, with hands-on learning, modern labs and shops, and interdisciplinary training that mirrors real job sites.

Explore what’s inside (and what it unlocks for Alberta): NAIT.ca/BuildingAlberta

Today, the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, Minister of Advanced Education, Myles McDougall, and Minister Searle Turt...
05/11/2026

Today, the Premier of Alberta, Danielle Smith, Minister of Advanced Education, Myles McDougall, and Minister Searle Turton joined us to announce a $384 million provincial commitment for the construction of the Advanced Skills Centre (ASC), the next expansion of NAIT’s main campus. We are incredibly grateful to YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) for its continued support.

This is a significant step forward for the ASC, a building designed to expand training capacity in response to Alberta’s growing demand for skilled trades and technology professionals. The ASC will accommodate 5,500 more learners each year, supporting the next generation of builders, makers, and leaders.

Learn more + follow project updates: NAIT.ca/BuildingAlberta

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