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Air Products is helping bridge the gap between education and employment with wide-ranging support
Hear from students as they share their personal journeys, aspirations, and the positive boosts of donor-supported student awards
The Herbers family honours daughter and the positive impact she had on others
With TD's support, the Entrepreneurship Blue Book program is unlocking new levels of business prowess
Their latest gift boosts student awards, hands-on training and industry connections for future geospatial and surveying professionals
Ishita Sharma creates new skin care product rooted in tradition at the Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship
Ledcor Group Innovation Scholarship recipient Cherry Pagtalunan explores new career in fire restoration
Over the past 10 years, President’s Society members donated $10.3 million to support our facilities, programs, student awards and initiatives like the NAITSA Emergency Food Centre and the NAIT Fund
Students help install solar array supported by RBC Foundation to brighten learning outcomes
A $100,000 grant from the Scotiabank net-zero research fund to help find peat replacement in agriculture
Thanks to a gift in kind from Fortinet Technologies, students in the expanded Network Engineering Technology program will have access to the firewall support, service and software they need.
ARH Healthcare Foundation's student awards named in honour of respiratory health pioneer
Abby Morgan is turning her childhood fascination with how things work into a hands-on career in construction – aided, in part, by a Homes by Avi bursary.
Veronica McRae persevered in attaining her education (BBA - Accounting '17) despite challenges. Now, she’s giving back by creating a NAIT student award to support Indigenous single mothers.
After overcoming personal challenges and finding his passion for nature, Ian excelled in his career and had the foresight to create an endowed scholarship to support mature students pursuing forestry.
Nurturing student potential has led the company to create endowments to ensure generations of students have access to scholarships far into the future
Sandvik's commitment to education has been instrumental in inspiring the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Meet the latest group receiving Sandvik student awards.
CAPP's renewed gift provides student awards to students in the Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Power Engineering Technology, Chemical Technology and Petroleum Engineering Technology programs.
The longstanding contributions of The Princess Auto Foundation, Walter and Pauline Kiriak, and Larry (and Clarence) Christensen were recently recognized.
Thanks to industry investment, camp rebuilt and revealled to students expecting rustic facilities and accommodations
Ten-year investment expands on long-standing applied research partnership
Homes by Avi has made a five-year, $500,000 investment to support student awards in the School of Construction and Building Sciences
Reconnecting with classmates leads to lifelong friendships and continual support for NAIT students through endowed giving.
Student awards can provide a lifeline and give assistance beyond the financial for students pursuing new careers.
Jollette Thompson, finance partner at NAIT, is deeply inspired to give, driven in part by her own experiences of receiving support during her education.
Read messages of thanks from some of the 18 student-athletes who received Ooks Hockey Alumni Association student awards.
“Because of what you're doing, we're moving forward and we're training great people to do great things.”
“Your generosity to the NAIT community underscores a shared commitment to addressing a pressing issue.”
“Everybody should have the chance to play.”
“The morale around NAIT and sports is great. Everyone supports you.”
Over the past year, the NAIT Fund has empowered students by supporting high priority areas to help them succeed.
“Diversity within cybersecurity is crucial because it brings together individuals from various backgrounds”
Learn about how TECTERRA has partnered with NAIT to enhance education for skilled geospatial and surveying technologists
Throughout an over 15-year partnership, Sandvik Coromant has invested upwards of $2.6 million to support scholarships, equipment, and funding. Meet the latest group receiving Sandvik student awards.
Anthem Properties’ $500,000 donation creates bursaries to help address tradespeople shortage and encourage students to pursue careers in construction
Recently, geoLOGIC Systems Ltd. (geoLOGIC) extended its support of Petroleum Engineering Tecology and Geoscience Technology students with a multi-million-dollar in-kind gift of geoSCOUT software.
22 students recently received financial support in the form of student awards – made possible by a generous donation from Ledcor Group.
The Ooks Hockey Alumni Association (OHAA) continues its legacy of student award support, helping NAIT Ooks men's hockey players achieve athletic and academic success.
NAIT was proud to have several of our dedicated donors recognized at the 2023 National Philanthropy Day awards celebration.
We recently asked some recipients about their student award experiences. Read on to learn how your generosity has impacted them.
TC Energy’s gift allowed The Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre to hire a cultural advisor to provide guidance and support to NAIT students.
PCL Construction has supported NAIT students with scholarships for over 20 years and has employed thousands of NAIT students and graduates. Congratulations to this latest group receiving PCL awards.
A surprise announcement covers field equipment costs.
Student awards power multi-faceted woman, Teri-Lynn Adams.
Steve Parent-Korbie shares why assisting students on their educational journeys is important.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging student, Mark von Stackelberg, has persevered through challenging life circumstances to find hope and a new career path.
Janet Riopel believes in the power of people and their potential to make the world better.
A deep family commitment to investing in educating a skilled workforce drives Mark McNeill, president and CEO of The Stream-Flo Group of Companies.
Since graduating NAIT, Jim Dobie (Architectural Technology ’78) has embraced multiple opportunities to give back to the post-secondary institution that launched his career.
Wendy Marusin has dedicated her life and career to raising people up. And by creating NAIT bursaries in their memory, she’s helping to light the way for students during times of need.
Civil Engineering student, Chris Cook, is making up for lost time with focus, determination, and the help of a NAIT student award.
Kelly Orr was surprised when she learned she was NAIT’s latest recipient of the Four Directions Bursary.
Accountant-in-Residence program and experiential learning opportunities provide long-lasting benefits for NAIT's JR Shaw School of Business students.
Alumnus Rob Jennings and wife, Mieke, used their Climate Action Incentive Payments to create a new bursary for students entering NAIT’s Alternative Energy Technology Program.
NAIT’s Construction Department Head, Colin Ruthven, educates, administrates and gives.
NAIT alumni Daniel W. Yeung and Linda Haymour receive National Philanthropy Day 2022 awards.
NAIT student award winner shares how her unwavering dedication is producing long-lasting results in career and education.
Congratulations to 18 deserving NAIT students who recently received Ledcor Group scholarship and awards.
NAIT’s machinist students keep ahead of the innovation curve with renewed support from long-standing industry partner, Sandvik Coromant.
Machinist apprentice, Vance Monaghan, chats about his journey to a career in trades and the impact of receiving NAIT student awards.
A fateful late-night email helps business management student regain momentum and meet program requirements.
Congratulations to 22 NAIT students on receiving PCL Century of Construction Excellence and Vanguard awards for their academic success.
More than $1.2 million in equipment and scholarships supports future crane operators
Residential homebuilders are laying a strong foundation to help build the next generation of skilled tradespeople, thanks to a $15 million investment campaign.
NAIT’s director of enterprise CRM, Doug Wotherspoon, shares his thoughts on the importance of philanthropy and how changing simple habits can help students in need.
One of NAIT’s most philanthropic individual donors prior to her passing earlier this year, Lucille MacPherson dedicated her life to helping others.
NAIT students benefit from $75K endowment, created to celebrate Sinclair Supply Ltd.’s 75 years in business.
MIC Medical Imaging offers the use of MRI space, equipment and staff oversight to give students hands-on experience generating MRI diagnostic images.
Thanks to a generous gift from Sandvik Coromant, 12 students in Machinist Technology received financial support in their studies. Meet the students and hear what this gift means to them!
Congratulations to 16 NAIT students on receiving PCL Century of Construction Excellence awards for their academic success. Thank you to PCL Construction for supporting NAIT students.
TD Bank provides more NAIT students with the opportunity to seek guidance and mentorship to turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses
For his leadership as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ashif Mawji is the 2021 Distinguished Friend of the Institute
Dow Canada was named Distinguished Industry Partner for its commitment to polytechnic education, sustainability and diversity and inclusion
The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation has signed a three-year pledge with NAIT to provide student athletes in the polytechnic’s men’s and women’s hockey programs with scholarships.
Calian’s simulation software will help NAIT train students and industry for communicating during emergency situations.
Thanks to geoLOGIC systems ltd., students will learn to use data essential to their success in the oil and gas field.
Thanks to the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation, NAIT student athletes have access to scholarships to succeed on the ice and in the classroom.
Schneider Electric’s in-kind donation to help students implement efficient and sustainable solutions for building systems maintenance and management.
We are proud to share the collective impact and stories of how people like you – our industry partners, alumni and friends – are making a difference on our community each and every day.
NAIT graduate Mark Kay is committed to giving back to his profession by supporting Personal Fitness Trainer students.
NAIT's seventh president and CEO Laura Jo Gunter shares a bit about herself and her vision for NAIT.
As the sole provider for her family, one of the most difficult – and rewarding – decisions Samantha Richards ever made was taking the leap of faith to make a career change.
We are proud to celebrate our friends, alumni and industry partners who are doing remarkable things in our community and beyond.
Brent Hesje receives the Distinguished Friend of the Institute Award.
Spartan Controls receives the inaugural Distinguished Industry Partner Award.
Endowment to create eight $5,000 bursaries for science and technology students
Orest Myroon is among donors celebrated for National Philanthropy Day.
Meet the NAIT student recipients of the PCL Century of Construction Excellence Awards.
Bursary donor honours his life’s work as a surveyor and entrepreneur by supporting geomatics students.
Dow Canada provides students with robots to learn about safety and automation.
How the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund came to students’ aid during the pandemic.
See the enduring impact of long-time friend and the namesake of the JR Shaw School of Business.
Carla Cumming Sojonky establishes endowment to improve animal welfare.
Students pitch ideas to reimagine home buying
NAIT has a history of working together with industry, alumni and friends to find solutions and help one another
Willow Shelley is thankful to donors for helping her when she needed it most
Scholarship recipient Jonathan Mui is making a difference in his community - one plant at a time.
When NAIT cancelled in-person classes to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the entire campus united in inspiring ways
IR Supplies and Services donates equipment for non-destructive testing
Sandvik Coromant helps students practice hands-on skills
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