A big shout-out to all of the staff, students, volunteers and attendees who made our Program Previews a success this week! It's an electrifying experience having prospective students on campus. We hope these events have been informative and helped set you on your path to success. There's still time to save on your application! Use code PP2511 when you apply at to save $50. #NAITProgramPreviews

#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to celebrate, uplift, and amplify Black voices, achievements, and contributions. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on our connections to those around us, and to come together to spark positive change. But what happens when the month ends? How do we carry forward what we’ve learned? It requires open-mindedness, a willingness to be uncomfortable, and the courage to challenge biases—both our own and those in society. It’s about continuous growth and action. “There’s so much that me and you can do,” says Ola Odanye, EDI Specialist at NAIT. “Maybe we just start with a small step.” Learn more about the seven small steps Ola recommends to honour Black history and to build a more inclusive future all year long:

RT @OOKSWHKY: GAME DAY!! 🦉 Your Ooks take on @MHC_Rattlers tonight at 7pm for game one of back-to-back home games!! Don’t miss out on t…

Planning to graduate this spring? Applications to attend the 2025 #NAITConvocation are now open! Apply by May 12 at

Meet the 2025 Hokanson Chef in Residence! We’re excited to welcome Quentin Glabus (Culinary Arts '00) to share his skills with @NAITCulinary students. Quentin brings an array of talents and worldly experience through the lens of Indigenous culture and cuisine to our students, and we can't wait to see his talents on full display in the @ErnestsNAIT kitchen. Learn more about the program and reserve your spot at the three-course lunch on Mar. 20, or the four-course dinner on Mar. 20 & 21 at

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim community. His Highness was a visionary leader whose lifelong dedication to education and social progress has profoundly improved the lives of many around the world. His Highness’ unwavering belief in the transformative power of education to uplift and empower all has left a lasting impact on the world — one that deeply inspires NAIT. His tireless efforts to advocate for opportunity and understanding has helped build a better future. We extend our heartfelt condolences to His Highness’ family and the global Ismaili community. May his legacy of service and leadership continue to light the path forward. Yasmin Jivraj, NAIT Board of Governors Chair Laura Jo Gunter, NAIT President & CEO

We’re thrilled to share that #NAIT Applied Research was ranked 3rd on Canada’s Top 50 #ResearchColleges list by Research Infosource in 2024! This recognition highlights our team's unwavering commitment to driving innovation alongside our industry and community partners. All while supporting #Alberta’s economic development and advancing solutions for a more sustainable future. Thank you to our dedicated team and partners for making this achievement possible! Read more:

Join the NAIT Career Services team for an inspiring speaker panel in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth. "Building Lasting Community through Education, Empowerment, and Elevation" welcomes distinguished speakers who will share their journeys and experiences navigating the workforce and creating spaces for the voices of students and staff of Black, Caribbean and African heritages. Register for this, and all of our Black History Month events at Feb. 5 | 1:30PM – 3:00 | Shaw Theater

After attending the recent North America's Building Trades Unions' Tradeswomen Building Nations conference, Morgan Bosch (Crane and Hoist Equipment Operator '17), an all-terrain crane operator with Mammoet, was inspired to build a sisterhood. Her idea, a group called YEG Blue Collar Women, would be a space where female tradespeople could share and compare experiences. A place where women could comfortably claim their space in a field where they remain a minority. The group has attracted more than 1,000 members so far. YEG Blue Collar Women has become a place where women help each other with exams, point to new career opportunities, or just regularly ask for advice that men simply can’t give female colleagues. Morgan will be one of the speakers at the Build Her Up: Skilled Trades Conference on March 6. Registrations are now open for this free conference, which is creating a space for tradespeople and students to share their experience in the trades, participate in workshops and network. Read more about Morgan's journey and the Build Her Up conference: #WomenInTrades #TradesConference

Kickstart your dream career with us! Learn more about NAIT at our Program Preview events. Get information on over 80 of our programs from your future instructors! Feb. 3 to 6 from 5-8 p.m., find the NAIT program that matches your passions and goals. Feb. 3 - School of Health and Life Sciences Feb. 4 - Business, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Media and Information Technology Feb. 5 - Construction, Building Sciences and Transportation Feb. 6 - Manufacturing, Automation, Energy and Natural Resources Don't miss out on our RSVP discount for your NAIT application! Plus, parking is on us. Learn more at

We're excited to be one of Alberta’s hubs as part of the new College-University Lab to Market Network for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization program supported by @NSERC_CRSNG. This 5-year $95.3M program aims to drive #innovation. As a part of this initiative, NAIT will deliver entrepreneurial education through our skilled non-credit instruction, and help innovators bring their prototypes or ideas to life through access to our applied research facilities and labs. We are proud to be a part of this initiative, allowing our strong history of providing hands-on training and innovative research approaches to support the commercialization of research within #Alberta and across Canada.

In 1969, Don Smailes helped found the Associated Respiratory Services (ARS), a company dedicated to improving Albertans' quality of life by providing homecare to treat chronic respiratory illnesses, the first of its kind. The company went on to expand across Canada and into the US. When it sold in 1990, Don and several ARS employees went on to establish the ARH Healthcare Foundation to help fund #RespiratoryTherapy (RT) education. In honour of his life’s work, and thanks to a generous donation from the ARH Foundation, the Don Smailes RT student awards were established to lighten students’ financial burdens and help them continue their education in a high-demand health-care profession. Beginning in the 25-26 academic year, students entering their second year in the RT program will be able to apply for one of these bursaries valued at approximately $6,000 each, with a preference for students attending #NAIT from rural areas.

RT @ErnestsNAIT: Celebrate National Croissant Day with NAIT’s Baking and Pastry Arts Program! We’re offering a special variety box of six c…

We're proud to announce that for the 14th consecutive year, we have been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers! In addition to the Alberta Top Employer recognition, we're thrilled to have also been included on Forbes top Canadian employers list at #118. Read more about what makes NAIT a great place to work: #ABTopEmployers #NAITisGreat #TopEmployers2025

If you're on campus today or tomorrow, be sure to stop by the Student Service Fair and check out these six services (along with all of the other fantastic services available to students).

On Jan 20, we proudly hosted the "Blue Monday: NAIT Solar Industry Connection Event" with generous support from the #RBCFoundation. This impactful event brought together students and alumni from programs like Alternative Energy Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Installations, the Bachelor of Technology, and more to collaborate and network with industry leaders on innovative solar energy solutions. Attendees explored the latest in solar technology and discussed solutions for solar dilemmas like solar module recycling and system performance. A big thank you to @RBC for supporting this event on our campus and empowering the next generation of renewable energy leaders!

The Winter 2025 Student Service Fair is on Jan. 28 & 29, 10AM-1PM, at CAT Crossing and CAT Main Street. Engage in activities, win fabulous prizes, enjoy free snacks and discover the services NAIT and NAITSA offer to help you succeed! Bring your Ooks Life Event Pass QR code for a chance to win $100 on your OneCard! We're excited to see you there!

Among the cofounders of the Ukrainian free store were a veteran fundraiser, Janice Krissa, and her daughter, Jorgia Moore (Bachelor of Business Administration – Accounting ’21). Some of the volunteers suggested adding a pop-up shop to sell homemade, authentic Ukrainian cooking. With that, DON’YA Ukraine's Kitchen was born. In the months to come, the venture moved from one donated kitchen space to the next, with help from Edmonton community members. Since then, Jorgia has learned everything from securing licenses, figuring out barcodes, managing paid staff and getting shelf space in grocery stores. Jorgia hasn't looked back. "I didn’t plan to open a food services company," she says, but expanding Don'Ya and helping those working with the company secure permanent residency in Canada have become her priorities. Read more about Jorgia's journey, Don'Ya and what might become the Starbucks of Ukrainian grab-and-go: