Three institutions in the Prairies have recently received significant donations to support postsecondary access and workforce development. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology has received a $2.04M donation from philanthropist Arnold Rumbold that will be used to create a student leadership award, secure supplies and equipment for the Advanced Skills Centre, and support skilled trades youth engagement and mental health. Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received a $1M donation from Strathcona Resources to support the development of its Joseph A Remai Saskatoon Campus. The University of Alberta’s Military, Veteran and Family Connected Campus Consortium (MVF3C) has received $1M from the Royal Canadian Legion – Alberta/Northwest Territories Command to encourage veterans, serving military members, and their families to pursue postsecondary education.
