By Shawna Bannerman A new student at NAIT is making a shift from the creative field of blowing glass to the science industry, taking the Chemical Technology program. “A comment that keeps being made when I tell people that I’m in Chem Tech is: ‘that’s very different...
By Shawna Bannerman Troy Sullivan began volunteering at NAIT Alumni events in 2015. “I had this really incredible feeling that I’ve never had before. It was the most fulfilling feeling I’d ever had. It was more fulfilling than getting the biggest pay checks or sales...
By Zachary Flynn Recent Personal Fitness Trainer grad, Jennifer Gaeckle was nominated by Rugby Canada to take part in the RBC Training Ground Finals on September 19, following her performance at the regional qualifier. “I’ve always been interested in rugby and I’ve...
By Eryn Pinksen Getting as much experience as you can is Jerome Jackson’s advice to incoming NAIT students. Jackson graduated from NAIT in 2001 from the Automotive Technician program and now owns his own shop. The name of his shop is a nod to his NAIT experience:...
By Lauren Fink Tonia Gloweski graduated from the RTA program at NAIT in 2006 and has been a graphic designer at news stations in Edmonton for over ten years. When she started in the program, she knew she wanted to be behind the scenes. “There is something to be said...
By Eryn Pinksen This NAIT alumna has a unique connection to The Nugget. Shawna Bannerman, who graduated from the Graphic Communications program in 2018, is the newspaper’s Production Designer. She also runs her own jewellery company: Spent + Stone. “I’ve always been a...
By Zachary Flynn After more than three decades since his graduation from the Architectural Technology program, Jozef Urban has worked his way up to a directorial position–without any formal business education. “Every day I like to get up. I never get tired or bored in...
By Danielle S. Fuechtmann Holger Petersen’s high school guidance counselor recommended that he apply for NAIT’s Dental Technology program. Luckily, Petersen left the meeting with a copy of the course catalogue to flip through. As soon as he saw the listing for the...
Your student’s association works hard to make NAIT an environment that is fun, supportive and connective. What you may not know is lots of the hard working individuals behind the organization are NAIT alumni. Chris Chelmick / Marketing 1996 Executive Director What did...
Relationships are on the forefront this month as September is influenced by the 2 of Cups, a symbol of connection, true love and our soul’s recognition in others. Take note of all the court cards that have come forward this month as these represent actual people in...
