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Cathryn Heslep ( t9 G! |% j/ E/ h! I9 n4 o
Title: Executive Director, Student Services
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Fax: (780) 497-5405
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[, G" T0 a4 o& J+ SCompany Description 0 [9 n7 ^: |, j$ G* v% c0 o
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Alberta College is governed by an independent Board of Governors ; P3 B$ T* v; e x
drawn from a wide cross-section of the community. Established in
% L. V8 U4 V2 S5 M$ A% I9 `5 S+ X1903, Alberta College predates both the City of Edmonton and the
) Y# f5 v1 M* U/ eProvince of Alberta. It was founded by concerned citizens as the
; m. G u# n, i/ p8 jfirst post-secondary school in the area, on land bequeathed by
1 C( U# u. A7 a, [pioneer George McDougall for educational purposes. The College
* @+ c9 Q) M- K( g+ T" Yinitially had three departments: academics, commerce and music, ! W: w0 H' V/ Y4 U5 p' @' P
and its main purpose was to prepare young students for " z$ M/ C6 O0 j
university
p2 T5 K% u6 o4 m* ztransfer to McGill University.
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Whether providing university transfer programs in 1903, English
- F" y/ \& E* P5 P& was a Second Language courses to immigrants as early as 1917, or $ W" o4 }3 f" ~* B- u2 s
employment training programs to youth in the 1990's, Alberta * g+ z* L1 @2 s% t( T
College has always distinguished itself as innovative and
* E9 I$ C$ V$ G) y6 {resourceful, flexible and responsive to community needs.
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This tradition continues today with the launch of the 1 q1 t0 _& e8 W0 r7 J9 ]
International Music Academy in 1998 and the creation of leading " j8 }& C; {' M! M- b/ ^* e, O# s
edge career programs in 1999. The International Music Academy is
6 g8 i4 @2 G5 hthe first of its kind in Canada, providing opportunities for $ C+ W9 `+ N/ [3 W# G" _
aspiring, talented musicians and contributing to the pride and ; J; {/ x" {2 A7 ?: J
strength of Edmonton. The career programs provide industry-
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training that is current and relevant, leading students to " o' u. D6 I+ b0 l G, {
employment in less than a year.7 V3 N( G6 D: Y9 }+ ^
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These new initiatives complement Alberta College's vibrant,
8 E$ T! C; Y" a# q7 R- `' Plong-standing programs: an excellent alternative high school 2 n% Q5 X- S* J
program, an innovative English as a Second Language program, and
5 H: m# D$ T0 N$ c/ Y- l( C! j6 Ja dynamic Conservatory of Music.
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+ W# M2 r: S1 ?The College is a city landmark - its award-winning building
: J/ w7 }! q( k) _provides a positive learning environment in the heart of % J! n. B, y/ h4 N
downtown Edmonton.
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The future of Alberta College is bright with plans for expansion
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Country of Ownership: Canada 9 G3 \; c$ ]6 d2 _$ I% }; x3 C9 A
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Primary Industry (NAICS): 611210 - Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s , I: r6 E" H* g. g9 ^8 J9 i) x
Primary Business Activity: Services |
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