SAIT Polytechnic
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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Polytechnic |
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| Motto | Redefine Yourself |
| Established | 1916 |
| Type | Polytechnic Institution |
| President | Irene Lewis |
| Staff | 2,165 |
| Location | Calgary, AB, Canada |
| Website | sait.ca |
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, or SAIT (say-t) as it's referred to locally, is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is a polytechnic undergraduate college. Offering more than 70 applied degrees, diplomas, and certificates, it serves as a polytechnic institution for the city of Calgary and Southern Alberta.
During the Second World War, the SAIT facilities were utilized by the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
The film The Final Sacrifice, which attained cult status after being featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000, was directed and produced by students at SAIT in 1990.
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[edit] SAIT Mission
SAIT shall be an innovative organization equipping people to compete successfully in the changing world of work by providing relevant, skill-oriented education. As Canada’s leading polytechnic, SAIT is world-renowned for its training expertise and is the leading provider of skilled workers to the energy sector and other industries. Our partnerships with employers ensure that SAIT provides graduates with the high-tech skills and knowledge required by employers. At SAIT students don’t just learn about things, they learn how to do things.
[edit] Programming Areas
Information Technology, Software Engineering, Business, Communications, Construction, Culinary, Energy, English Language Foundations, Health and Public Safety, Hospitality, Manufacturing and Automation, Media and Broadcast, Tourism, Trades, Transportation.
[edit] Scholarships and Bursaries
More than $3.1 million awarded annually More than 3,585 students receive scholarships and bursaries $237,000 available to first-year students as Entrance Awards
[edit] External links
- Official site of SAIT
- SAIT Student's Association
- SAIT's Business and Tourism Department
- SAIT's YouTube site
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