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Shifting career gears: Upskilling to lead in business
SAIT business student Heather is setting the stage for her future.
A community of champions for SAIT Giving Day
In only 24 hours the SAIT community raises more than $130,000 for student success.
A quarter million graduates and counting
SAIT’s Class of 2020 marks a major milestone
Shifting career gears: Pivoting without starting over
You’re never too old and it’s not too late — just ask George.
Shifting career gears: From administration to cybersecurity
Was it easy? No. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
Stepping up on Giving Day
SAIT graduate Ted Gordyko (CT '72) shares why he supports student success at SAIT.
Reducing financial obstacles for students with disabilities
Shan Robertson from SAIT's Learner and Academic Services has seen how even the tiniest bit of help allows students to reach their potential.
Employees, alumni and students rally in support of the SAIT Pride Award
Associate Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at SAIT John Partington shares the impact of donor support for fostering inclusivity at SAIT.
Connect to cybersecurity this month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Honouring residential school survivors
SAIT recognizes Orange Shirt Day
New World. New Thinking: Making SAIT’s strategic plan
We’re embarking on a new course for the future — one that builds on our 100+ year history to reimagine the workforce of tomorrow.
New funding expands applied research programs at SAIT
Provincial grants promote innovation at Alberta colleges, tech schools
How hotels are adapting and recovering during COVID-19
Hotel leaders from Calgary and New York share how the pandemic’s impacted their business and what’s next.
The pandemic’s effect on Alberta’s tourism
A discussion on the pandemic’s impact on local tourism and the critical skills they look for in new hires.
What’s next for Calgary’s restaurant scene?
A discussion about COVID-19’s impact on restaurants and what’s next for the industry.
Pro tips for happy campers
Pointers, must-see’s and recipes to make your next camping trip the best one yet
Three reasons to upskill locally, at SAIT
Your commitment to buy local can apply to more than groceries
High fidelity manikins simulate real-life emergencies to save lives
Support from donors contributes $275,000 towards purchasing a new fleet of high fidelity manikins for SAIT’s School of Health and Public Safety.
What's next for the hospitality and tourism industry in Alberta?
Leaders from Alberta’s hospitality and tourism sector discuss its road to recovery and the talent needed to lead the way.
Five Alberta road trips to take this summer
From mountains to forests to prairies — a SAIT grad’s guide to keeping it local.
Learning from the past
Kept from his culture for more than a decade, a residential school survivor and SAIT alumnus shares his story
Making it happen
How SAIT grad Melinda made the switch from nursing to butchery
Making it happen
Danica researched several trades before pursuing a career in plumbing.
Local anchor stays on the air to deliver essential COVID-19 news
It’s the same but it’s different. That’s the way to describe Linda Olsen’s job as an anchor during a world-wide pandemic.
Recipe for a helping hand
SAIT instructors and alumni team up with members of local food scene to bring lunches to vulnerable youth
Making it happen
At 71, John has returned to school to complete his third trade.
Alumnus expands his business to supply face shields to front-line workers
Doug Braden responds to the critical need for PPE across Canada.
SAIT alumna launches charitable art project encouraging people to #stayhome
Artist launches line of glass houses to help fill Calgary Food Bank pantries
SAIT student juggles multiple jobs on the COVID-19 front line
To say Annalise Woertman’s life has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic is an understatement.
Making it happen
Second-year Automotive Service Technology student Randy started out in the field of social work before coming to SAIT
Ready to respond
SAIT ships 13 ventilators to support province’s COVID-19 response
Host your own cyber celebration
Connect with friends and family remotely while practicing physical distancing
SAIT alumna gets competitive career advantage
The Alberta Deans Case Competition helps grad nab her first job in industry
Celebrating the women of SAIT
SAIT recognized some of the incredible women in our community during the Women in Trades and Technology International Women’s Day conference.
REDress Project
Recognizing Canada’s missing and murdered Indigenous women
Make Valentine’s extra sweet
Surprise friends or loved ones with this oh-so-tasty cookie recipe from Baking and Pastry Arts Instructor Victoria German.
The faces of SAIT Pride
Students share what Pride means to them
Boost your mood and beat the winter blahs
Commit to one daily mood boosting activity throughout February.
What makes a solid concrete toboggan team?
What do you get when you take project management, engineering and architectural students and mix them all together? A capable crew.
7 SAIT Summer Camps for the mini techie in your life
Camp themes cover a wide range of interests.
The power of voice: podcasting tips from a journalist
Crime reporter and SAIT alumna Nancy Hixt shares how podcasts are changing journalism — and how to start one yourself
3 ways to support diversity this holiday season
It’s more than saying, “Happy Holidays”
Holiday spirits
Celebrate the festive season with three new beverages
Enhance your calm at the Student Zen Den
New student space designed to promote relaxation
Ace your convocation
Here’s everything you need to know to make the best of your big day!
7 simple ways to get involved at SAIT
Join in – it’s your campus community
A recipe for competition
SAIT alumnus Nolan Moskaluk reveals the ingredients that have flavoured his experience as a chef
Powwow primer
What you need to know to make the most of this tradition
Meet the Makers
SAIT celebrates alumni winner and nominees in the first Made in Alberta Awards
Be a wellness warrior
Apply for funding to promote student mental health and well-being at SAIT.
Ten-year challenge: WorldSkills edition
See how WorldSkills shaped the lives of SAIT's 2009 competitors.
How to grill the perfect steak
Juicy tips from a SAIT chef
WorldSkills 101
The ins and outs behind this Olympic-style, trade and technology competition.
Young originals in the house
Camp’s in for summer
Phi Theta Kappa graduates to greatness
SAIT’s honour society chapter enrolment jumps from 800 to 1,370 members
Skills Canada National Results
SAIT took home seven medals in the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition.
A student’s second chance
Matt Brewer took a leap by attending SAIT — and landed on his feet.
New SAIT department will help your organization prepare for the future world of work
Meet Randy Paquette, Director of SAIT's new Corporate Engagement Office.
Eating up the competition
SkipTheDishes founder shares entrepreneurial tips with SAIT
From ‘nice to meet you’ to ‘I do’
Alumni tie the knot where it all began
Building SAIT Pride
Foster inclusivity and support for our diverse community
SAITSA makes history with a precedent-setting gift to SAIT
Money will support future student space
Calling all young innovators, athletes, artists and entrepreneurs
SAIT Summer Camps registration now open
Merry and bright
As we head towards longer days of sunshine, why not capture the sun's power to brighten our winter nights?
Add Chocolate Snowballs to your holiday baking
Tis the season for holiday baking
Education applied
How SAIT makes a difference in students’ lives
7 SAIT presents for easy giving
Stay at SAIT for holiday shopping
Nine life lessons from the Edge
The good, the bad and the ugly – SAIT students hear what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
Pressure cooker
Fundraising competition partners SAIT students with popular chefs
Legacy bequest establishes the Randy O'Dell Centre for Electrical Trades
The Centre will benefit thousands of students in electrical apprenticeship programs within SAIT's MacPhail School of Energy.
Wearing SAIT colours with pride
Canadian Armed Forces lieutenant talks deep connection to institution
A natural entrepreneur
Jennifer Carlson is applying her entrepreneurship skillset once more