Our Story

We have the tools to stay ahead of the curve, and we're equipping students with the skills and abilities needed to support tech-driven businesses across all industries, from energy and financial services to health care and beyond.

Programming is zeroed in on the digital world. From cyber and information security to software and web development, along with interactive design — which marries creativity with the latest technology — our programs will help you gain the skills to launch a career or set off a new, future-friendly path in a tech-driven role.

The tech future is in your hands — and we can prepare you for it. 

SAIT sets new course for the future

Our school launched in September 2020, fueled by a $30-million donation by philanthropist and businessman David Bissett — making it the most significant gift in both SAIT’s and Bissett’s history. 

This transformative donation was gifted to create a school where students could learn the digital skills needed to get a job in today’s fast-paced, tech-savvy economy.

Now, we’re in the prime of a tech revolution. Rapid changes are happening, and we have the tools to stay ahead.

I see every day the importance of technology in every field, whether it is investment management, oil and gas or agriculture. The advance in the associated technologies is breathtaking. If we are not fully competitive in these skills in the global economy, we are doomed to be a nation falling behind and will not be able to afford the standard of living and social services which we have enjoyed.

David Bissett Philanthropist and Member, Order of Canada,
Core funder of SAIT's School for Advanced Digital Technology (SADT)

We're poised for the future and will help continue SAIT’s legacy of teaching the better way with technology.

We know that tech is for everyone. It always has been. So, let’s bridge the gap and embrace the future.

Leadership

Cherie Bowker, Dean of the SAIT School for Advanced Digital Technology, is a visionary leader committed to innovation, sustainable growth, and academic excellence. With a fervent dedication to pushing the boundaries of traditional educational paradigms, she embraces emerging technologies to drive organizational success. As an advocate for digital transformation, she firmly believes in the power of education to catalyze change and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

With twenty-five years of post-secondary experience, Cherie brings extensive expertise in design, architectural visualization, and immersive technologies. She holds a Bachelor of Design and a Master of Science, and she is currently completing her Master of Business Administration.

Her servant leadership style is people-centric, focused on strategically planned operations, projects, and initiatives, team development, and a commitment to innovation. Cherie is eager to collaborate with faculty, staff, and industry partners to identify and implement cutting-edge solutions to help students in the School for Advanced Digital Technology be successful. She is deeply committed to advancing environmental sustainability and integrating environmentally conscious practices into curriculum development, operational processes, and community engagement initiatives.

Show your support

We need our entire community to help SAIT transform digital education, for Calgary and the country. SAIT is requesting others to join David Bissett and help SAIT establish a world-class school that will help students excel in today’s new economy.

Your gift will help the next generation of tech talent create a thriving local tech sector.

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