Learning for life

As the needs of the economy, our students and our network evolve, the health of any career is becoming increasingly dependent on the continuous renewal of skills. Whether the goal is career advancement, a new or different career, or a career that makes a difference, having work-ready skills can change lives.

Our goal for the next five years — and beyond — is to deliver a world-class student experience to a growing network of learners that reinforces SAIT’s connection between education and career the first time, every time.

Enrolment growth and student success

2023-25 Key focus area

We recognize our dual responsibility to contribute to a growing talent pipeline and provide a high level of support to our students to ensure their success.

SAIT is committed to advancing enrolment growth and diversification, maximizing student engagement and supporting retention through the ongoing implementation of our 2022-26 Strategic Enrolment Management (SEM) plan.

Priorities:

• Increase mental health support for students and enhance promotion of student support services.
• Improve affordability through support for food security resources, open educational resources and access to housing.
• Prioritize Indigenous enrolment growth and program development.
• Increase support for students who are struggling during their academic journey, with particular emphasis on vulnerable student populations, newcomers and those with additional language support needs.
• Further refine our value proposition for domestic students based on their evolving educational needs.

OUR PATH FORWARD: NEW WORLD. NEW THINKING. 2023-25

We’ve reached the midpoint of SAIT’s Strategic Plan. Learn more about our path forward through our 2023-25 priority framework.

Our path forward

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT,
CAREER ACCELERATION — FOR LIFE. HERE'S HOW.

Learn your way

Respond to the needs of our students by developing flexible and customizable content, products and program delivery methods:

• increase learning options through new delivery models, content, pathways and credentials
• leverage advanced technology tools to enable a personalized learning experience
• act as a curator of content. Bring together the most relevant and widely-sourced content and deliver it based on the needs of our students

Industry-informed, hands-on curriculum is what makes a SAIT education stand out from the rest. The same holds true for our micro-credentials — courses are specialized, delivering in-demand competencies aligned with industry standards and practices.

Learn more about SAIT Micro

Always learn

Grow and reposition continuing education at SAIT into a comprehensive suite of professional studies products:

• deliver professional skills training through SAIT's Continuing Education and Professional Studies
• provide customized learning solutions to individuals, businesses and governments globally by building long-term strategic partnerships
• develop a dynamic suite of products aimed at career acceleration specific to upskilling and reskilling for mid-career professionals

Decide what your passion (interest) will be. Then immerse yourself in the process of becoming a subject matter expert.

Gursher Pannu

Academic Chair, BA and BBA, School of Business

Our relationship super-pathway

Build lifetime relationships with students as their education partner over their learning and career lifecycle:

• deliver life-changing experiences for youth that promote and inspire post-secondary and employment pathways.
• engage our alumni family in the SAIT experience. Expand our connections with alumni, promote programming and learning for life, encourage engagement, mentorship and volunteerism. Recognize and celebrate alumni success.

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