Red Deer College changes to polytechnic

Red Deer College is changing to a polytechnic, the province announced earlier in May.

Polytechnic status in Alberta enables institutions to offer apprenticeship education along with degree, diploma, and certificate programs, similar to NAIT and SAIT.

The Province says, “Becoming a polytechnic enables Red Deer Collect to better align programming with local student, business, and industry needs, including high-quality degrees, apprenticeship education, and diploma programs.

Red Deer College and the students, faculty and staff on campus play a key role in the community and local economy. The college began operations in 1964, and since then has expanded its offerings to include more than 100 programs across a range of credentials.

With strong connections to business, innovation, health care, non-profits and many other organizations, Red Deer College and its students have an important role in the culture and vibrancy of the central Alberta region. . . . contd.

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