Open House
Join us on main campus to experience the hands-on, technology-based learning environment that prepares NAIT students for meaningful careers.
Date/time:
Saturday, October 26
9:00 am - 3:30 pm MDT
Location:
Main campus, 11762 - 106 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Free Visitor Parking in all NAIT Parking lots. Please visit the parking tab below for more information.
At Open House, you'll get the opportunity to:
- Explore NAIT programs and services
- Chat with instructors and students
- Get hands-on demonstrations
- Tour our state-of-the-art labs and equipment
- Attend an info session to help you find which NAIT programs fit your interests and skills
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Your guide to Open House
We've put together this guide to help you make the most of your Open House experience. We encourage you to check out our program and service booth listing, lab tours and athletics schedule so you can plan your day accordingly.
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Booth locations
E Wing
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be on the main floor of the E-Wing:
| Main Gym |
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NAIT Athletics
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Nîsôhkamâtotân Centre
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Feltham Centre (CAT) 1st Floor
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be on the main floor of the Feltham Centre (CAT):
| Academic Upgrading |
Hospitality Management |
| Advanced Care Paramedic |
Interior Design Technology |
| Architectural Technology |
Laboratory and X-Ray Technology Combined |
| Bachelor of Technology in Management |
Landscape Architectural Technology |
| Business Administration – Accounting |
Leadership in Healthcare |
| Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging |
| Business Administration - Finance |
Mawji Centre for New Venture and Student Entrepreneurship |
| Business Administration – Human Resource Management |
Materials Engineering Technology |
| Business Administration - Management |
Mechanical Engineering Technology |
| Business Administration - Marketing |
Medical Radiologic Technology |
| Business Information Centre (Advising, Pathways, Trades to Degrees) |
Nanosystems Engineering Technology |
| Choosing a NAIT Program Workshop |
Occupational Health & Safety |
| Chemical Engineering Technology |
Personal Fitness Trainer |
| Civil Engineering Technology |
Petroleum Engineering Technology |
| Conservation Biology |
Primary Care Paramedic |
| Construction Engineering Technology |
Radio and Television |
| Data Analytics |
Respiratory Therapy |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography |
Shop at NAIT – Pop Up Shop |
| Disaster and Emergency Management |
Student Awards and Financial Aid |
| Electronics Engineering Technology |
Student Services |
| Engineering Design Technology |
Supply Chain Management |
| English as a Second Language |
Surveying and Geospatial Engineering Technology |
| Forest Technology |
Water & Wastewater Technician |
| Geoscience Technology |
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Feltham Centre (CAT) 2nd Floor
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be on the second floor of the Feltham Centre (CAT)
| Biomedical Engineering Technology |
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Captioning and Court Reporting
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Court Transcription
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Chemical Technology
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Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
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Laboratory Research and Biotechnology
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HP Centre 1st Floor
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be on the main floor of the HP Centre:
| Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology – Information Systems |
International Student Experience, Global Education & Partnerships |
| Bachelor of Applied Information Systems Technology – Network Management |
International Student Recruitment |
| Communication Technician |
IT Business Analysis |
| Computer Engineering Technology |
IT Systems Administration |
| Computer Network Administrator |
Learning Services, Outreach and Well-being Leaders |
| Cybersecurity |
NAIT Applied Research |
| Digital Design |
Narrative Cinema Production |
| Digital Media & IT |
Network Engineering Technology |
| Game Development |
Software Development |
| Instrumentation and Control Technician |
Wireless Systems Engineering Technology |
| Instrumentation Engineering Technology |
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North Lobby
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be in the North Lobby:
| Advanced Carpentry Technology |
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) |
| Advanced Plumbing Technology |
Jill of All Trades |
| Advanced Welding Technology |
Machinist (certificate) |
| Apprenticeship Coordinator |
Millwork & Carpentry |
| Cabinetmaker |
Plumber |
| Carpenter |
Power System Electrician |
| CNC Machinist Technician (apprenticeship) |
Powerline Technician |
| Electrician Electrical Apprenticeship Programs |
Roofer |
| Electrical Installations Technology |
Sheet Metal Worker |
| Gas Utility Operator |
Steamfitter/Pipefitter |
| Gasfitter |
Welder |
| Glazier |
Women in Skilled Trades |
O-Wing and Common Market
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be in the O-Wing and Common Market:
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Alternative Energy Technology
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Baking & Pastry Arts
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| Continuing Education |
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Culinary Arts
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Electrical Engineering Technology
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| NAITSA |
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Power Engineering Technology
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Professional Meat Cutting and Merchandising
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South Lobby
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be in the South Lobby:
| Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) |
Heavy Equipment Technician |
| Auto Body Technician |
Industrial Heavy Equipment Technology |
| Automotive Service Technician |
Insulator |
| Automotive Service Technology |
Ironworker |
| Boilermaker |
Ironworker (Metal Building System Erector) |
| CAREERS: The Next Generation (RAP Program) |
Parts Technician |
| Continuing Education: Trades & Technology |
Radio and Television |
| Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator: Boom Truck |
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic (RACM) |
| Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator: Mobile Crane |
Skills Canada Alberta |
| Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technician |
Women Building Futures |
X-Wing South Learning Centre
Below is a list of program and service booths that will be on the main floor of the X-Wing South Learning Centre:
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Dental Assisting
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Dental Technology
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Denturist Technology
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Graphic Communications
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Medical Laboratory Assisting
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Medical Laboratory Technology
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Optical Sciences Operations
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| Shop @ NAIT |
| Veterinary Medical Assistant |
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Veterinary Technology
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Parking
Free Visitor Parking in all NAIT Parking lots - except in 24-hour reserved stalls and accessible parking stalls without a valid placard. You will not need to use the parking kiosk or app.
Please Note: this does not apply to the City of Edmonton-managed EPark zones along 118ave and on 109st. Visitors must pay or risk being ticketed and/or towed.
Lab tours and hands-on demonstrations
Get a first-hand look at some of our state-of-the art equipment and labs, meet our instructors and students, and get a tour of our learning environments.
Here’s a glimpse at just a few of the hands-on demonstrations and lab tours happening across campus:
- Check out the mobile x-ray unit in Medical Radiologic Technology
- Drop in to our Radio and Television studios and watch how commercials and newscasts are created
- Explore the miniature robots and demonstrations in the Mechanical Engineering Technology booth
- Discover the chemical plant unit and micro processor demonstration in Computer Engineering Technology
- See a ECG unit on display in Laboratory and X-Ray Technology Combined
- Check out the human mobile crane in the Crane & Hoisting booth
- Learn about the Geological Sandbox in Geoscience Technology
- Try your hand at welding outside the North Lobby at the Miller Welding Truck and Trailer
- Experiment with virtual car painting in the Auto Body Technician booth
- Test your decorating skills in Baking and Pastry Arts
- Tour our labs for Culinary Arts and Professional Meat Cutting and Merchandising
If you are interested in a lab tour from one of our programs, please speak to NAIT staff and students at each booth for more details.
How to Choose a NAIT Program
Session Times: 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Location: Dow Theatre - 1st Floor, Feltham Centre (CAT)
Join NAIT Career Advisors for a 30 minute presentation about how to choose a program that will best suite your interests. Bring your questions because the workshop will be followed by a 15 minute Q&A session.
Apprenticeship Info Sessions
Session Times: 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Location: Building A - Room A159
Everyone has a pathway into a trades career. Join our Apprenticeship Coordinators for a 45 minute presentation covering all the basics, answering your questions, and helping guide you through the steps to start your own journey.
NAIT athletics events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
| ACAC Basketball - Main Gym |
ACAC Hockey - NAIT Arena |
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Women's Basketball: 6:00 pm
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Women's Hockey: 7:00 pm |
| Men's Basketball: 7:00 pm |
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
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ACAC Basketball- Main Gym
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ACAC Hockey - NAIT Arena |
| Women's Basketball: 1:00 pm |
Men's Hockey: 6:00 pm |
| Men's Basketball: 3:00 pm |
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eat at NAIT locations
Tim Horton’s
FELTHAM CENTRE (CAT) 2ND FLOOR
Our Tim Horton’s location in CAT offers a full menu complete with hot and cold beverages, pastries and hot food.
X WING
This express location offers Tim Horton’s hot and cold beverages as well as a selection of bakery items for grab and go convenience.
Starbucks
FELTHAM CENTRE (CAT) 1ST FLOOR
Serving baked treats, sandwiches, and snacks. You can be sure to get the same expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time.
Common Market
O CENTRAL BUILDING
The Common Market features Grill & Co. with freshly made burgers and San Marzano pizza. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee along with a selection of Bake Shop items. For a quick option, choose from our freshly prepared grab and go items.