NAIT is launching two new programs in the fall 2021-22 term: cybersecurity and data analytics. The new cybersecurity post-diploma program will teach students about emerging cybersecurity issues and how to navigate evolving cyber threats, said Sue Fitzsimmons, vice...
NAIT says tuition cap removal won’t increase revenue
NAIT is still on track to balance its budget once students return to campus, despite reduced provincial funding, said Jeff Dumont, NAIT’s vice-president administration and chief financial officer. The institution received a 6.3 per cent reduction in funding, a bigger...
LinkedIn becoming more important for students and alum
After a year of limited in-person networking opportunities, LinkedIn has become a platform for continuing education, networking, recruiting and job applications, and showcasing your best self in an online environment. Melissa Myskiw is an Academic Advisor with NAIT....
NAIT Career Services host job workshops
It can be a struggle for people to prepare for a job when they have no clue how to make a resume stand out. While school is a top priority for most students, it is also a great idea to leverage one’s resume profile to earn the spot on the job. NAIT career services...
NAIT’s Fitness On Demand increases by 300% in 2021
NAIT provides many unique ways for students to stay active and get away from their desks, one of which is Fitness on Demand. Carole Holt is the Manager of Wellbeing at NAIT. She encourages students to use this program while it is available to them. “All NAIT students...
Dental alumni students reconnected At NAIT
Learning about dental technology can be an exciting experience to go through. Three former classmates said having a group of friends to go through the same experience can make it better. Ili Milinkovich, Carolyn Kincade and Tara Singleton are that friend group. They...
NAIT 2050 campus development plan re-updated, shared
By Zachary Flynn NAIT held two open houses on Monday, February 22 for staff, students and the public to ask questions and provide feedback on the updated campus development program developed in partnership with Stantec. The current plan works with the four goals:...
St. Albert Library Holds Black History Month Watch Parties
In honour of black history month, the St. Albert library is hosting virtual watch parties. They have been going on throughout the month of February and the final party is on Friday Feb 26. “The expectation pretty much was to bring people together to celebrate black...
NAIT Tuition To Increase 7 Per Cent In September
By Zachary Flynn NAIT announced a flat seven per cent tuition increase for the 2021/22 academic year along with a new tuition model. “This increase aligns with the provincial tuition framework and regulations and is one measure we are taking to reduce our reliance on...
2021/22 NAITSA Executive Council Announced
By Kallandra Weatherbee The NAITSA executive council and U-Pass vote took place from Feb. 5-11 and official votes are in. For NAITSA president, Jerilyn Kotelniski. Kotelniski is a second term president and business student and wants to work towards affordable tuition...