Jordan Chong

Since opening in Calgary in 1916 to train WWI veterans, SAIT has adapted to community needs, including serving as a hospital during the Spanish Flu and an RCAF training school in WWII. Today, SAIT combines action-based learning, industry partnerships, and solution-driven research to prepare students for career success. With 91% of graduates hired and 97% recommending SAIT, the institute offers customized education for upskilling, career changes, and lifelong learning. Collaborating with over 11,000 industry partners, SAIT strengthens both students’ global competitiveness and the economy.

Bow Valley College, located in downtown Calgary, serves a growing city of 1.2 million known for its excellent quality of life and proximity to nature. Designated as a Comprehensive Community College by Alberta’s government, Bow Valley plays a key role in addressing the province’s skills gap and labor demands. The college offers diverse programs in Business, Health and Wellness, Creative Technologies, Community Studies, Global Access, Academic Upgrading, Continuing Learning, and Open Studies, supporting Alberta’s prosperity and workforce needs.

The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), established in 1964, equips nearly 50,000 students annually with practical career credentials, including diplomas, certificates, and degrees. Offering diverse programs across six schools—Business + Media, Computing and Academic Studies, Construction and the Environment, Energy, Health Sciences, and Transportation—BCIT emphasizes workplace-ready education. Faculty collaborate closely with industry to deliver training, provide expertise, and support innovation, shaping skilled professionals for BC and beyond.

NorQuest College empowers learners with the skills and confidence to pursue further studies, start new careers, and contribute to society. Known for its inclusive and supportive environment, NorQuest tailors education to meet Alberta’s needs with input from industry, business, and the public sector. Offering flexible learning options—classroom, distance, and continuing education—the college helps students build on strengths, address needs, and achieve career goals. Its diploma and certificate programs focus on health, community studies, and business, preparing students for life-changing opportunities.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 26,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.

Algonquin College, established in 1967 and named after the area’s First Nations people, is dedicated to student success through quality programs, skilled staff, and strategic partnerships. Formed from the merger of the Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology and the Ontario Vocational Centre, the college has grown significantly over its 50+ years. With campuses in Ottawa, Perth, and Pembroke, Algonquin recently expanded its facilities, including the innovative DARE District and Library at its Ottawa campus, offering students modern resources for education and skills training.

Camosun College, located in Victoria, British Columbia, operates on the Traditional Territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. Established in 1971, its name, “Camosun,” comes from a Lkwungen word meaning “where different waters meet and are transformed.” The college offers over 160 programs, including university transfer, applied degrees, trades training, and continuing education. Known for teaching excellence, Camosun combines a vibrant campus environment on Vancouver Island with personalized support, creating one of Canada’s top learning experiences