Nearly $100 billion USD in profits are generated from forced sexual exploitation, with 99 per cent of all victims either women or girls. The International Organization of Labour (ILO) determined that in 2016, females consist of nearly all the 4.8 million global...
The Student Awards Office at NAIT is looking to increase participation in essay-driven applications. The deadline for Scholarship and Bursary applications is January 29, 2021. “The way that I always put it to a student is that if you spend two hours writing an essay...
Entrepreneurial students have until January 18 to apply for the TELUS Innovation Challenge for the chance to win up to $200,000 in funding towards their project. Hosted by the University of Calgary, the competition is open to all post-secondary students on a team...
The November 15, 2020 deadline for the Pitch it to Me! student competition offered by the Mawji Centre at NAIT is fast approaching. Students are required to submit a 2 to 3 minute video outlining their business idea. The winning applicant(s) will receive $4,000, and...
Applications closed on October 15, 2020 for the fall intake of the Student Enhancement Fund (SEF) provided as part of NAIT’s “Essential” campaign. The next intake for applications will close on February 1, 2021. Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the...
Five major internship funding opportunities are available to help students secure an entry-level position to jump-start your future career path. Whether a business student or part of a different faculty, the following funding options are available to a wide range of...
Academic upgrading is an essential tool for students on a path toward a post-secondary education. Many prospective students may wonder what school is best for finishing their highschool classes. The good news is, many schools in Edmonton offer the chance to improve...
All 10 major institutions in Edmonton and the surrounding area have decided to suspend their participation in the U-PASS program for the fall semester. The City of Edmonton presents several reasons, with the main being that most classes are now offered online. The...
Stores are closed, countries are locked down and it is considered criminal in some areas to go outside. The rules governing how people interact are constantly changing. The long-term effects of such a grand social experiment are currently unknown. Is this an Orwellian...
Leon Hsu, NAIT Alumni and Canadian Taiwanese citizen, believes Taiwan’s proactive measures have kept the cases of COVID-19 in Taiwan low. As of March 21, Taiwan reported only 153 confirmed cases, and 2 deaths. Hsu says Taiwan stresses the importance of protective...
