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Cathryn Heslep
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Telephone: (780) 497-4513
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Company Description
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Alberta College is governed by an independent Board of Governors - \" i' e* g" }- i6 R) i4 B
drawn from a wide cross-section of the community. Established in * S* n2 v% r$ f, A2 |7 e Q
1903, Alberta College predates both the City of Edmonton and the
; F; v+ O3 i2 K3 c; P7 IProvince of Alberta. It was founded by concerned citizens as the
2 `4 }3 O- S0 e7 o! bfirst post-secondary school in the area, on land bequeathed by
3 }/ C6 f4 I. `- t# Ipioneer George McDougall for educational purposes. The College * n' C/ Z( a6 b/ S2 Z
initially had three departments: academics, commerce and music, & @ t) D0 j* T. A5 g* m9 h% Q5 i
and its main purpose was to prepare young students for / z ]8 R z+ O) Z3 U
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transfer to McGill University.' T. W$ C6 q7 P9 J! Q
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Whether providing university transfer programs in 1903, English
k# r$ `( x2 C6 `& E# a4 I# j2 X+ l* tas a Second Language courses to immigrants as early as 1917, or
) O+ r: |& Z2 e6 M5 ^, `employment training programs to youth in the 1990's, Alberta
( L P( G, O7 c) ^2 R6 XCollege has always distinguished itself as innovative and
& Q/ A! W8 G2 J Uresourceful, flexible and responsive to community needs.
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* z G7 C4 P c- bThis tradition continues today with the launch of the / p% ?8 F$ C4 h: ?; ]# Y& D* G& f
International Music Academy in 1998 and the creation of leading
2 e" s& q" y5 gedge career programs in 1999. The International Music Academy is " o y# P; `- ]2 ?: @
the first of its kind in Canada, providing opportunities for / ]7 c: @, h! T. I/ p
aspiring, talented musicians and contributing to the pride and . L9 o' O# j( X4 l; @1 H1 `
strength of Edmonton. The career programs provide industry-
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9 }7 F7 f1 Q$ I! }training that is current and relevant, leading students to q" Q5 z2 g/ @* R2 T
employment in less than a year.
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$ W& s, w: y) n3 TThese new initiatives complement Alberta College's vibrant,
( r& b- D- f- ~long-standing programs: an excellent alternative high school
i2 w0 }5 a+ @; K8 g0 ^program, an innovative English as a Second Language program, and : s# Q( }: x# p! {8 y: K, Y7 y* B" d
a dynamic Conservatory of Music.5 F# F! T: M9 a) V
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The College is a city landmark - its award-winning building
9 K' e' y4 v j9 `2 @3 x* tprovides a positive learning environment in the heart of
+ ]2 c0 ]9 w1 H+ p7 Sdowntown Edmonton.
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$ k- g4 b& P9 j, R, ?; { y; qThe future of Alberta College is bright with plans for expansion
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Country of Ownership: Canada
6 Z! [' K$ I2 j6 u" zExporting: No : E8 J g& ]+ ]8 S; ?! F& v
Primary Industry (NAICS): 611210 - Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s 3 p. l/ ]/ j& i
Primary Business Activity: Services |
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