Polytechnic Potential
Explore the benefits a polytechnic brings to our region.
As the world around us continues to evolve, we want our NWP learning community to have the necessary mindset and tools for success. Our exciting new status unlocks career-focused post-secondary pathways featuring quality in-depth study, applied learning opportunities and impactful connections. With this in mind, our polytechnic mandate includes:
- Career-focused and economically driven technical and related education with extensive linkages with business and Industry
- Strategic alignment with significant social and business enterprises at a regional, provincial, and national level
- Technical, technological and vocational training programs from apprenticeship to certificate to diploma
- Degree-granting
- Focus on applied research
Polytechnic Benefits
As a Polytechnic, NWP will support Alberta’s growth, economic diversification and competitiveness.
For Students
- Greater program choice.
- Personalized instruction, smaller class sizes, and hands-on experiences.
- Applied learning and research.
- Marketable skills and enhanced job readiness.
- Optimized program pathways for lifelong learning.
For the Community
- Regionally responsive post-secondary programs and services.
- Active partner in the community.
- Programs and services that support regional economic development.
For Employees
- People and culture focused environment.
- Intentional connections to a diverse and talented group
of professionals. - Meaningful contributions to student centred, community driven, future focused academic offerings.
- Enhanced discovery through applied research, industry collaborations, and strengthened community links.
For Employers
- Programs that provide current skills for the workforce.
- Addressing local needs - right here, right now.
- Curriculum that reflects industry and community priorities.
- Productive partnerships that leverage opportunity.
- Solutions to real-world problems.