School of Transportation - Partnerships
Automotive Partnerships
Calgary Motor Dealers Association (CMDA)
The partnership was established in 1985 when SAIT began to participate in the CMDA's Annual International Car and Truck Show. The partnership has evolved and the CMDA is an important supporter of the Business Administration - Automotive Management program, and the apprentices in the auto body, automotive, heavy equipment and parts programs through scholarship funds. DuPont Automotive Finishes
DuPont has contracted SAIT to develop training courses and deliver an auto body paint training program in response to customer requests for technical support. The Paint Defect Manual developed by the department has been translated into French and is currently being used across North America. This partnership has worked so well that the two organizations are now co-developing a paint application manual. Ford of Canada
Ford of Canada selected SAIT as the Alberta-only approved Ford Automotive Student Service Educational Training (ASSET) training centre. Ford has donated $750,000 for ongoing support for the program. General Motors
The partnership began in 1984 when SAIT provided an instructor to GM to deliver courses on specialized electronics in Southern Alberta and British Columbia. Based upon the success of this contract, SAIT became one of two Canadian colleges to provide auto body training to GM personnel across the country. Mechanical training is now provided to GM’s dealership network in Southern Alberta and specialized vehicle training is delivered across Western Canada. SAIT has been contracted by GM’s International Export division to deliver training overseas. In 1995 SAIT began delivering apprenticeship training to GM’s Automotive Service Education Program (ASEP). GM has provided vehicles, equipment, tools and curriculum to support this extension of the partnership. Melroe Bobcat
In 1996 SAIT started providing training to Bobcat equipment technicians in Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. Bobcat trains SAIT’s trainers and provides equipment and tools to support the partnership. SAIT benefits from having instructors updated in the latest technology and students benefit from having access to the latest equipment. Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA)
SAIT is delivering upgrading courses for the RVDA across Canada. The RVDA and its member dealers donate components for SAIT's program.
Aviation Partnerships
Department of National Defense and College Edouard-Montpetit
SAIT is working with College Edouard-Montpetit to develop and deliver a one-year Aircraft Structural Repair Technician program for delivery to personnel in the Canadian armed forces. The jointly-developed program began in March of 1997. The accredited program was designed to be taught by either civilian or military instructors. NAV Canada
NAV Canada, the not-for-profit corporation that provides navigation services to Canada’s airports, and SAIT will explore training opportunities in aviation-related technology. This will include applying SAIT’s capabilities in design and delivery methodologies to NAV Canada’s curriculum and to use Distance Education to increase NAV Canada’s distributed learning opportunities. The two will also explore the possibility of offering joint programs leading to an applied degree in aviation technology.
Rail Partnerships
Railway Association of Canada
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC), represents some 60 member freight, tourist, commuter, and intercity Canadian railways, playing a major role in promoting the safety, viability, and growth of the railway industry within Canada. Canadian National
CN's goal is to be the best transportation company in North America. Employees working in rail yards, offices and intermodal terminals all bring essential skills and play an important role in keeping our operations running smoothly. Canadian Pacific Railway
For more than a century, CPR's innovative, diverse team has collaborated to generate fresh ideas and novel approaches that decrease transportation costs, increase operational efficiency, and continuously improve service to our customers.
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