About NAIT  

About NAIT

NAIT’s hands-on, technology-based education and applied research are essential to the productivity and prosperity of Alberta. Graduates have the knowledge and skills employers want. They leave NAIT confident, prepared and in demand.

NAIT's Institutional Strategic Plan

The NAIT Effect, our new vision and strategic plan, gives us and our stakeholders a clear sense of the positive impacts we will have and what we must do in order to make them happen.

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What makes a polytechnic different? The people

Read the inspiring stories of NAIT alumni who are making a difference in their communities and across Canada.

Rebuilding with care

Carolyn Kincade creates dental implants for cancer survivors following treatment.

Leading with resilience

Tara Chahl’s resolve sets her down a path from the military to marathons to managing pipeline projects.

Rethinking solar solutions

Renewable energy technologist Csilla Harsasi leads the way with portable, off-grid solar project.

Advancing industry solutions

Heather Kaminsky works with industry to tackle oil sands tailings.

Venturing into virtual

Entrepreneur Kyle Gagnon is building a real future in virtual and augmented reality.

Energizing communities

NAIT grad Jordan Jolicoeur shines light on opportunities for Métis and Indigenous communities.

Meeting Alberta’s Needs

95% of employers are satisfied with the performance of NAIT graduates

Lasting Careers

5 years after graduation, NAIT grads have near-zero unemployment

Ready for the Workforce

86% of grads are employed within 9 months after graduation

What's new at NAIT

Mar. 02, 2023

NAIT launches Next in Trades event, becomes official apprenticeship sponsor

Initiatives aim to empower people from all backgrounds to consider skilled trades careers

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Feb. 21, 2023

NAIT recognizes exceptional alumni and partners with annual awards

NAIT Celebrates honors distinguished alumni and supporters for their noteworthy contributions

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Feb. 16, 2023

Connie DeSousa and John Jackson named NAIT’s 2023 chefs in residence

Acclaimed chefs and award-winning restaurateurs will work with the polytechnic’s culinary students March 13-17

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Feb. 07, 2023

Women of Steel™: Forging Forward Program Comes to Edmonton

The 15-week welding program hosted in partnership with NAIT, Women Building Futures and CWB Welding Foundation

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NAIT is a Top Employer

For 12 consecutive years, NAIT has been named one of Alberta's top employers.

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