By Amy St. Amand Standing out in today’s competitive job market requires more than a strong resume—employers also value strong social and emotional skills like communication, collaboration, and leadership. But often, these skills are not taught past the high school...
disABILITY initiative turns over the hospitality industry
By A.Jade Munsie In a wheelchair, living with Cerebral Palsy, Brad Bartko, a graduate of NAIT’s Radio and Television program, started his initiative: disABILITY- Accessible by Design. The consultant business offers guidance to establishments to create a better, more...
NAITSA partners with CAPE Clinic Edmonton to offer students free birth control
By Angela Kazmierczak NAITSA’s VP External, Jorgia Moore, meets with CAPE volunteers at the clinic to learn about IUDs, one of the most popular forms of birth control administered. NAIT STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION/Danny Chamberlin NAITSA is partnering with CAPE Clinic, a...
St. Patrick’s Day online food drive: Care for peers in need
By Daniel Eisenhut St Patrick’s Day online food drive: care for peers in need By Daniel Eisenhut The NAIT Students’ Association (NAITSA) is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Online Food Drive from February 7th to March 9th. People can donate amounts ranging from $2.50 to...
Online classes set to return to in-person at NAIT
By Adel Ahmed With reading week quickly approaching, NAIT students may be facing a change in course delivery when they return. In the COVID-19 update on February 14th, NAIT announced that “most theory and lecture classes that were originally scheduled on campus...
ETS adjusting service to 16 routes in response to rider demand
By Adel Ahmed With the weather changing constantly in the city, the Edmonton Transit System is making a change of its own. As of February 6th February 6th, ETS adjusted service to 16 routes to accommodate feedback given by riders. Routes that are affected...
Students asked to weigh in on new fees
When students head to the polls on Friday to cast their votes for executive council, they’ll also be asked to make an important decision regarding a new mandatory non-instructional fee (MNIF) proposed by NAIT. Students will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” on whether...
Sign-up and win: NAITSA hosts Nimbus Learning contest
Students that sign up to the Nimbus app by February 12th have a chance to win tickets to the March 9th Oilers game. The contest is hosted by the NAIT Students’ Association (NAITSA) to encourage students to join and explore the platform. There is no cost to sign up to...
Nest closing its doors until September 2022
By Adel Ahmed With the hospitality industry taking substantial hits over the last two years, one bar at NAIT has decided to shut its doors for the foreseeable future. Nest Eatery will be closing its doors to the public until September 2022 due to the COVID-19...
Campus Activities Board extends hiring deadline
By Amy St. Amand The Campus Activities Board (CAB), the force behind the hundreds of events, club activities, and volunteer opportunities NAITSA hosts each year, has extended their hiring deadline. Students have another chance to apply for several open positions and...