4 business leaders receive honourary degrees as NAIT celebrates largest convocation to date

4 business leaders receive honorary degrees as NAIT celebrates largest convocation to date

Published on May 07, 2018

Teresa Spinelli, Bart Yachimec, Jeorg Goetsch and Mike Begin honoured at NAIT's 55th Convocation

EDMONTON – NAIT’s largest convocation to date – with more than 1,800 students crossing the stage – saw honorary degrees given to four community leaders.

Teresa Spinelli, president of the Italian Centre Shop, and Bart Yachimec, president and owner of Yachimec Auto Group of Companies, received honorary Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. Joerg Goetsch, general manager of corporate affairs with Daishowa-Marubeni International Ltd., and Mike Begin, recently retired president and CEO of Spartan Controls, received honorary Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management degrees.

For the first time this year, the polytechnic hosted five convocation ceremonies at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from May 3-5, up from four ceremonies last year and three in previous years. More than 8,000 students graduated, though not all attended convocation.

QUICK FACTS

  • 84% of NAIT grads find employment within months of graduating from full-time programs 
  • 95% of employers are satisfied with the performance of NAIT grads
  • 97% of grads would recommend NAIT

QUOTES

Dr. Glenn Feltham, NAIT president and CEO
“I’m incredibly proud of our grads and know they will have a profound impact on our city, province and country. We’re also honoured to acknowledge four eminent business leaders with honorary degrees. Their contributions to our communities have been remarkable.”

Dr. Sue Fitzsimmons, NAIT vice-president academic
“Coming together to celebrate the success and accomplishments of our students makes convocation a truly special event for us. Our graduates will continue to be an important part of NAIT’s story and we wish them continued success in their careers.”

About NAIT

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is a leading Canadian polytechnic, delivering education in science, technology and the environment; business; health and trades. With nearly 60,000 credit and non-credit students and a 95 per cent employer satisfaction rate, NAIT grads are essential to Alberta’s prosperity. Known for hands-on, technology-based learning, NAIT engages with business and industry in applied research and innovation and provides corporate training around the world. Recognized as one of Alberta’s top employers, NAIT provides outstanding returns on investment for its graduates, partners, the provincial government and the people of Alberta.


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