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GOING GLOBAL NorQuest College goes to Peru

COMMUNITY REPORT Produced by NorQuest College, Brand & Market Development CONTACT US NorQuest College 10215 – 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1L6 Phone: 780.644.6000 Fax: 780.644.6013 Email: info @ norquest.ca PUBLISHER: Dallas Stoesz EDITOR: Michael Edge ART DIRECTOR: Debra Bachman WRITERS: Richard Wright, Nida Farooqui, Andrew Whitson DESIGNER: Helen Ma PHOTOGRAPHY: Laughing Dog Photography, Helen Ma, Jeff Jenkins

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Chair Alan Skoreyko NorQuest College President and CEO Dr. Jodi L. Abbott, ICD.D Public Members Melissa Bourgeois Dave Dominy (Vice Chair) Brian Hjlesvold Carla Madra Eduardo Rodriguez Lillian Ruptash Todd Walker Academic Staff Member Sherry Greenbank Non-Academic Staff Member Khalid Hashi Student Member Megan Wenmann (term ending May 2016)

EXECUTIVE TEAM President and CEO Dr. Jodi L. Abbott, ICD.D Vice President, Teaching & Learning and Chief Academic Officer Norma Schneider, M.Ed Vice President, External Affairs & Corporate Counsel Joan Hertz, QC, ICD.D Vice President, College Services and Chief Financial Officer Jill Matthew, CPA, CA, CMC Acting Executive Director Workforce Development & Human Resources Laurel D. Evans, B.Ed, CHRP

Contents 2 Pursuing excellence: from Jamaica to Canada 5 Best in her class 8 Seeing through barriers 11 Education saves lives 12 Honouring a NorQuest champion 13 Among Canada’s most powerful women 14 50 reasons to celebrate 20 Building the future one investment at a time 24 Garden of hope for NorQuest College families 25 1000 Women donors 29 Watching NorQuest grow

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NORQUEST COLLEGE, we define success as providing a vibrant, inclusive, and relevant education to each student. Whether students are studying in a diploma program or developing a specific set of skills, we recognize that each one will embark on a different journey. From those looking to upgrade their education to those who want to start a new career, our students can depend on us to support them along the way.

We are proud to wear the title of Edmonton’s community college, but that title comes with high expectations to continue finding and maximizing unique opportunities in an everchanging economy.

Our practical, hands-on approach to learning reinforces our mandate to provide in-demand programs that equip students with the skills employers want and need. And we’ve seen the results with more students than ever walking through our doors and across the convocation ceremony stage. With an 8.9 per cent growth in students we recognize that in order to help students succeed we need to grow as well. The construction of our exciting Singhmar Centre for Learning represents our commitment to expand and meet the needs of our increasing number of students. The centre will use green technology, and feature state-ofthe-art labs, an Indigenous student centre, a teaching child care centre, a new library, plenty of accessible student space, and more. Construction is well underway with the Singhmar Centre for Learning slated to open in fall 2017. We are proud to wear the title of Edmonton’s community college, but that title comes with high expectations to continue finding and maximizing unique opportunities in an ever-changing economy. With that being said, we’re excited to announce a new Business Administration diploma in Accounting, Human Resources, and Management starting in September 2016. Combining theory simulations, relevant case studies, and co-operative opportunities, I have no doubt we’ll once again be pushing the boundaries to provide excellent education. We’re building a bright and exciting future at NorQuest College and we want you to join us on this journey, as we continue to lay the foundation for student success.

INSIDE COVER: A sneak peek at the proposed lobby space inside the new Singhmar Centre for Learning. The centre is part of the greater NorQuest College downtown campus redevelopment, which includes a retrofit of the existing downtown main building and additional green space.

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott, ICD.D President & CEO, NorQuest College

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Pursuing excellence: from Jamaica to Canada

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NorQuest College 2016 President’s Medal winner This year’s President’s Medal winner, Sophia Aarons, knows more than a thing or two about perseverance. Stepping foot for the first time in Canada just over two years ago, she took one of the biggest gambles of her life. And it paid off. “I left everything behind to come here and study at NorQuest College. I wanted to give myself a competitive advantage, and I wouldn’t change this experience for anything,” she said. It was a journey of 5,010 kilometres from Jamaica that brought this year’s President’s Medal winner to NorQuest to get her Business Administration diploma in accounting. But she received more than that, taking home the highest student distinction offered by the college.

Aarons plans to continue her accounting studies and will work towards getting her Chartered Professional Accountant designation. But the proud new alumna won’t forget where she began in Edmonton two years ago. “I feel so ready for the next step in my journey, and I owe that to NorQuest College.”

“I left everything behind to come here and study at NorQuest College. I wanted to give myself a competitive advantage.” – Sophia Aarons, Business Administration diploma alumna

“I’m in awe. But to be perfectly honest, I can’t take the credit for this. NorQuest has been there to help me every step of the way, from the instructors to the people in the international office, they made me feel like part of the family from the first day I got here,” she said. Aarons certainly made the most of her time during her two years here. Her list of extracurricular activities is extensive, from being an RBC Student Ambassador to volunteering with the Students’ Association of NorQuest College, to representing NorQuest at the Deans of Business Case Competition in Calgary. “I found out really quickly that you need to immerse yourself in this place and get involved,” she said. “There is such a rich culture here and to get the most out of your education I absolutely recommend becoming part of the experience in any way you can.” She was featured in a recent advertising campaign, essentially becoming the face of the college throughout the city of Edmonton. “I’ve had countless people come up to me on the street and tell me they’ve seen my face on billboards or buses. It’s actually really neat because it’s a great opportunity to talk to people about my experience,” said Aarons. The President’s Medal is given to a student with the best combination of strong academic standing, involvement in the college community, leadership, and student citizenship. It was abundantly clear in the interview panel that Aarons was an excellent candidate in all of these categories.

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‘Master artist’ wins

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MAY NOT BE their first tongue, but NorQuest College English as a Second Language (ESL) students have no trouble finding the words to describe instructor Amy Abe. “I loved everything about Amy Abe,” said former student Ismail Warfa in a Facebook post upon learning of her honour. “What a wonderful instructor. She is one of a kind, an absolute professional, and mentor. I really miss ESL.” Abe, a language training expert from the Faculty of Foundational, Career, and Intercultural Studies, was awarded the Jaye Fredrickson Award for Teaching Excellence—the college’s highest teaching honour—in November 2015, living up to the reputation given to her by her students. “Sometimes the only way you know you’re doing a good job is when you see the students right there working with you, and the only way they know how to thank you for that is by putting your name on a nomination form. This award isn’t just my achievement, it’s ours, and it’s theirs.” “Albert Einstein is quoted as stating that ‘it is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.’ If teaching is viewed as art then teachers like Amy Abe are master artists,” says Maroro Zinyemba, program chair in the language training department.

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Therapeutic Recreation program student McKenzie Kuzio is a standout in her field of study.

“McKenzie is a student who saw the positive in every situation, absorbed every tidbit of information like a thirsty sponge, and could communicate with anyone and everyone without ever saying the wrong thing.” – Carolyn Rein, recreation therapist

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ONGRATULATIONS TO SECOND year NorQuest College student McKenzie Kuzio who took home the prestigious Alberta Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) Student Award in 2015. It is the first time a NorQuest student has received the coveted award, demonstrating the positive evolution of the program and the value of its graduates. Winners are recognized for demonstrating academic ability, a promise of a contribution to the field, and for having worked in recreational therapy. “Amazement, excitement, disbelief, and so many other words,” was Kuzio’s reaction when notified of her win.

The 20-year-old from Warburg, Alberta was nominated by faculty and administrators of the college’s Allied Health program and recreation therapist Carolyn Rein of St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital. St. Joseph’s is where Kuzio completed her first clinical placement. “McKenzie is a purposeful learner who challenges her fellow students, her instructors, and herself to develop a high degree of therapeutic recreation knowledge, skills, and abilities,” says NorQuest College instructor Sarah James. That glowing sentiment was echoed by Rein.

“McKenzie is a student who saw the positive in every situation, absorbed every tidbit of information like a thirsty sponge, and could communicate with anyone and everyone without ever saying the wrong thing.” Kuzio plans on attending the University of Lethbridge in the fall of 2016 to pursue a degree in therapeutic recreation. NorQuest College has a transfer agreement, allowing its graduates to enter directly into the third year of the university’s program. “I am determined to reach my goal, and I hope that I can inspire and become a great leader, comparable to the ATRA members who have presented me with this award.” NORQUEST COLLEGE

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Enhancing the family through education For the Bulls of Maskwacis First Nation, life is built around a simple principle: family. “Birds of a feather stick together,” says mom, Lorna. “Three heads are better than one,” says daughter, Ayla. “When we help each other that gives us less of a chance of failure,” says dad, Leroy. This is a family that dances together, dreams of the future together, prays together, and studies together at NorQuest College. Leroy and Ayla are hoop dancers, and Lorna stiches all the regalia by hand. “There are a lot of things I need to improve on for my community and my family,” says Leroy, who along with his wife and daughter is enrolled in the college’s Academic Upgrading program in Wetaskiwin. “My goal is to be a psychologist.”

“There are a lot of things I need to improve on for my community and my family.”

For mom, who already has a Health Care Aide certificate from NorQuest College, her goal is to become a psych nurse. Ayla wants to be a dental assistant. “Having my parents with me at school is great,” says Ayla. “When I have to miss a class [she is a single parent] I go to my parents and they help me with what I missed. Or if there is something I don’t get, they tell me what they think about it.” The family is in the game of chasing excellence through personal improvement. They are doing that by seeking educational opportunities, helping their family and community, and dancing. In February 2016, the Bulls traveled to the World Hoop Dancing Championships in Phoenix, Arizona where Leroy and Ayla competed against some of the most talented people on the globe. Although they didn’t win, it was a great experience for them all. “I wish I had gone 20 years earlier,” says Leroy. “It was awesome; better than we could have ever imagined.” Just like his experience at NorQuest College.

– Leroy Bull, Academic Upgrading student

The family that studies together stays together ALBERTA ABORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION CAREER CENTRE In March 2015, the Alberta Aboriginal Construction Career Centre at NorQuest College opened its doors. One year later, the centre has surpassed expectations helping hundreds achieve their employment goals.

551 320 804 81% client intakes

job placements

clients trained

First Nations, Métis or Inuit (442)

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ORQUEST COLLEGE ASSISTIVE technology specialist Lorne Webber joined the ranks of Edmonton’s top young movers and shakers in 2015. Already well known at NorQuest for his talents and dedication, Webber’s value to the city’s image was highlighted in October when he was named one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine. “I feel honoured to be selected for this award alongside so many highly skilled, creative, and very generous Edmontonians. I hope that by being chosen I can gain a wider reach to tell the story of blind/ disabled Edmontonians and the many ways we contribute to our great city.”

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The 33-year-old has wowed everyone at NorQuest College since arriving from the University of Alberta in 2008 with exciting feats and accomplishments— both professional and personal. Despite his disability, he’s an international dragon boat racer, an ice hockey goalie, and a race car driver. Incredible advances in technology for the visually impaired have allowed him to compete in these events.

“Lorne brings a wonderfully calming presence to his work every day. This calming presence is felt by his coworkers as well as the students he supports.” – Alan Jeans, manager disability services

Webber’s abilities and acumen have helped countless students with disabilities prepare for success in life and the workplace. Assistive technology specialist Lorne Webber [ left] is one of the best in his field. Avenue Magazine named him one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2015.

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AWN WITHERSPOON’S VALUE to Alberta’s health care system has been put on display.

She received the Alberta Nursing Education Administrators’ (ANEA) Leadership in Licensed Practical Nursing Education Award in June 2015. The award recognizes program development and delivery, educational organization involvement, and enhancing the development of nursing students, among other skills. She was nominated for the award by her peers in the nursing program. “Quality curriculum is a critical piece of excellent programming,” said Witherspoon, who at the time was the associate chair of nursing at NorQuest College.

“Everyone works extremely hard in the planning, development, and delivery of curriculum. This provides a strong foundation for developing learners into nurses.” In addition to her work in curriculum, Witherspoon also wrote questions for the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam. Most recently she worked on competency development with the College of Practical Nurses of Alberta. Witherspoon has also contributed to multiple nursing textbooks and education resources that support practical nurse education and competencies.

The prescription

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NorQuest College Practical Nurse diploma program graduate Bianca Moyo credits her education for making her a better caregiver and communicator.

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MAGINE FACING A LIFE or death situation and not being able to communicate properly with the person providing your care.

NorQuest College practical nurse grad Bianca Moyo understands the importance of good intercultural communication skills. Growing up in Zimbabwe, where there are 16 official languages, you would think her abilities to understand people’s needs and concerns would come from her homeland—not entirely. Now a full-time employee of the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Moyo received her Practical Nurse diploma from NorQuest in 2009. It was the most diverse learning environment she had ever been part of.

“Nurses like Bianca play a key role in building a therapeutic relationship with our patients and their families.” – Michelle Wallace, patient care manager, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

“At NorQuest not only did I get an education, but I learned to be worldready and ready for the workplace. When I was in class I met students from all over the world. So when I graduated I was able to articulate and empathize with people from everywhere.” Empathy. Another quality most would associate with good nursing. Moyo knows how hard it can be to empathize and take the proper courses of action with someone whose culture, language, or medical expectations differ from her own. “I can relate to almost anybody,” she says. “I now understand so much about the local Indigenous culture, I know about Columbia, I know about Nigeria, and I know about Canadians who were born and bred here. And that is thanks to NorQuest College.” At Glenrose, Moyo’s managers and co-workers see firsthand the value she brings to the hospital. “Nurses like Bianca play a key role in building a therapeutic relationship with our patients and their families to improve their rehabilitation, health, and well-being,” says patient care manager, Michelle Wallace. “Bianca’s training and experience help her understand our patients, and give her the skills to communicate with them, their families, and the inter-professional care team.”

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Honouring a NorQuest College

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ORQUEST COLLEGE HAS a vision: To ensure its students receive the workforce training they need to provide a successful career. Bringing practical, handson training in direct partnership with industry has led to tremendous growth and huge opportunities. Over the years, there has been one special champion committed to growing this vision of success, and that individual is 2016 honorary diploma recipient Patrick LaForge.

to managing industry partnerships. He sits on the college’s workforce advisory council, and was an integral part of bringing the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Hospitality Institute to NorQuest in 2014.

“It’s a really simple reason why NorQuest is so important and it all stems from what they do for people,” says the former Edmonton Oilers President and CEO. “When I first walked through the doors 15 years ago, I saw what this college was doing for this city. The commitment to motivate people who have a dream to be something, and give them the skills and opportunities to succeed. My relationship with NorQuest has always been about how I can help it grow.”

“People need what NorQuest College brings to this province. They do workforce relevant training like no one else in this city.”

LaForge has served on a variety of NorQuest development groups, from helping the college fundraise for Maximizing Opportunities – The NorQuest Campaign,

“People need what NorQuest College brings to this province. They do workforce relevant training like no one else in this city.” – Patrick LaForge

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“When it came to delivering relevant hospitality programming to benefit the growth of Edmonton’s downtown, NorQuest was the answer. They set a high standard and they delivered on that,” he says.

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HE QUALITY OF NorQuest College’s leadership received a national vote of confidence in November of 2015. President and CEO Dr. Jodi L. Abbott was named one of Canada’s Top 100 most powerful women by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN). “Extremely humbling,” says Abbott about receiving the Sun Life Financial Trailblazers & Trendsetters Award. The award is for women who are either the first in their field or have made a major impact on it. “I would say, at NorQuest College, we are trailblazers. We work directly with students who sometimes have particular barriers. We respond quickly to industry and public sector needs. We’re not afraid to try new things.”

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Abbott has overseen tremendous growth at the college since taking over the president’s role in 2010. She has ensured NorQuest College’s programs respond to industry needs and holds a commanding voice in the worlds of post-secondary education, sport, and community. Past winners of the WXN awards include former Governor General of Canada, The Honourable Michaëlle Jean, author Margaret Atwood, astronaut Roberta Bondar, and entrepreneur and TV personality Arlene Dickinson. “When I looked at the news release (and saw their names) it became real then. It will push me to aspire to do even more because certainly they’re incredible women,” says Abbott.

Abbott holds a commanding voice in the worlds of postsecondary education, sport, and community.

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reasons to celebrate!

NorQuest health care aide students show their school pride during the college’s 50th Anniversary Homecoming celebration in September 2015. NorQuest College is enriched by the cultural practices and ceremonies of its Indigenous learners.

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In November, NorQuest College’s spirit and colours were on proud display during its road hockey tournament. The Downtown Campus Block Party was a chance for NorQuest College students, faculty, and staff to share their excitement for the beginning of a new academic year with MacEwan University students.

Canada Day celebrations at NorQuest College’s Westmount campus are always a huge hit, especially for new Canadians, many of whom were celebrating the day for the first time.

In 2015, NorQuest College commemorated 50 years of creating inclusive communities

You can come home again Looking back, Don McFadyen believes that his life’s outcomes speak volumes about the value of the training he received at NorQuest College.

“All of us really wanted to go on to university at some stage,” says the 68-year-old who finished his Grade 12 upgrading in late fall of 1964.

A retired high school shop teacher from Spruce Grove, Alberta, he is one of NorQuest’s firstever graduates. He arrived at what was then Alberta Vocational Centre as a young man in the mid-1960s who ranked among Edmonton’s unemployed.

The plan worked and McFadyen did move on to further education and a great career. “After (NorQuest) I graduated from vocational education at the University of Alberta and I taught in the Country of Parkland for 25 years!”

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Research team finds

voice for the lonely “We have to empower people so that they are better able to take advantage of the many opportunities that will improve their lives.” – Norma Schneider, vice president of teaching & learning, and chief academic officer

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HE IRONY OF searching for the root causes of loneliness is that those who are affected are often good at finding places where they can be left alone. Now, NorQuest College researchers are taking on the task of finding those who are hidden in silence. The Building a Better Life research project aims to understand how loneliness and lack of self-esteem impact people’s abilities to interact with others, and to take advantage of life opportunities. The study will reach out to new Canadians, Indigenous peoples, and other historically marginalized groups who reside in urban communities. Launched in early 2015 in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library, the project received a $239,000 grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to cover three years of research. In 2014–15, 57 per cent of NorQuest students were 16

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born outside of Canada while more than 500 self-identified as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry). “In our 50 years of creating inclusive communities we’ve seen that giving people access to education is only part of the solution in helping marginalized people,” says Norma Schneider, vice president of teaching & learning and chief academic officer. “We have to empower people so that they are better able to take advantage of the many opportunities that will improve their lives.” The study will consist of three rounds of data collection over the winter of 2016–17 and fall 2017. Research will be conducted through focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and case studies. It will be used to help improve access to education and workforce opportunities for marginalized communities in the Edmonton region.

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ONVERSATION HAS BEEN called an art, and on November 6, 2015, NorQuest College became the canvas for an abstract dialogue on embracing humanity. The NorQuest College Community Dialogue on Inclusion brought together about 75 participants. Through talking circles and open group sessions, each hoped to help create a model for better understanding in everyday lives. “Inclusion is a core value at NorQuest College,” says Jonathan Robb, NorQuest’s director of strategic integration and

stakeholder relations. “We recognize it in our vision and our brand attributes.” Some of the more prevalent themes discussed included racism and prejudice. In all, there were 17 sessions available. Many, like the talking circle led by NorQuest Resident Elder Delores Cardinal, were soaked in emotion as people with Indigenous, African, European, and second and third generation Canadian backgrounds, spoke openly about oftenpainful issues. “This event showed that we can hold space for new understanding. By doing so,

we help equip each other and our community for the important tasks we face like reconciliation and inclusion,” says NorQuest intercultural specialist and event organizer, Sarah Apedaile.

“Inclusion is a core value at NorQuest College. We recognize it in our vision and our brand attributes.” – Jonathan Robb, director of strategic integration and stakeholder relations

Dialogue leads to understanding

Talking circles, led here by NorQuest Resident Elder Delores Cardinal [left], encourage people to express themselves freely.

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ORQUEST COLLEGE IS no stranger to collaborating with people from around the world. More than half of the college’s students are born outside of Canada. So it should come as no surprise that the college has expanded beyond our country’s borders to partner with a technical college in Peru.

[top left] NorQuest College vice president of external affairs & corporate counsel Joan Hertz teaches supervisory leadership during breakout group work. [above] In 2015, NorQuest College staffers Nancy Thornton and Jonathan Robb (pictured third from left and second from right) travelled to Peru to begin an informationsharing partnership with local college administrators. [bottom left] NorQuest instructor Darrell GirouxLangevin (second from left) explains how he infuses Indigenous knowledge into his mainstream biology classes.

“NorQuest College is proud to partner with our Peruvian counterparts to help strengthen technical training in Peru.” – Dr. Jodi L. Abbott, president and CEO, NorQuest College The initiative is part of the Education for Employment program funded by Global Affairs Canada and administered by Colleges and Institutes Canada. Starting in December of 2014, NorQuest College representatives travelled to Rioja, Peru to meet with administrators at the Public Institute of Technological Higher Education. The mission was to help

enhance curriculum development skills with a focus on workforce relevance. In short, developing programming that relates directly to industry demand. That visit was reciprocated in the summer of 2015 by a delegation to NorQuest College from Peru. “This trip has been a high point in my life, both personally and professionally,” said Peru delegate Juan Villoslada Mendoza.” I get to go back home very satisfied with everything I’ve gained from this experience, and I sincerely hope this relationship continues well into the future.” Of particular interest to the Peruvian team was NorQuest’s service industry skills programming. This includes the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Hospitality Institute, as well as the college’s overall focus on industry-led program development. Thanks to this new partnership modelled after NorQuest, the Rioja delegates are learning how to match curriculum with the needs of government and industry. The purpose is to maximize opportunities in this resource-rich but historically underdeveloped area in Peru’s northeastern interior.

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ORQUEST COLLEGE IS reaching new heights. The cranes perched high on 108 Street and 103 Avenue have become a symbol of the expansion, as NorQuest continues construction on the new Singhmar Centre for Learning (see page 29). It’s been a long road to get to this phase, but thanks to the support of generous donors, the college will be in a strong position to help future generations of students realize their full potential. There is still work to be done. Maximizing Opportunities – The NorQuest Campaign has raised just over $10 million to date, in its efforts to keep the expansion project soaring. Now, with just 16 months remaining, the capital campaign is poised to push through the homestretch and realize its $20 million campaign goal. With strong support from the provincial government, this expansion will help to accommodate the rapid enrolment growth that NorQuest is currently experiencing. “The NorQuest College community is buzzing with excitement. Students from diverse backgrounds are committed to learning skills that will enable them and their families to experience a better quality of life. It is heartwarming to see donors in the community coming together to support students,” said Zahra Somani, chair of Maximizing Opportunities – The NorQuest Campaign. The excitement continues to grow as Somani and her volunteer campaign team work to reach the $20 million goal.

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“We have a strong group of dedicated community leaders who serve as our campaign cabinet. We invite you to join us in this important endeavour. With your support, I am confident that we will reach our goal. We all win when we invest in skills and education.”

BECOME PART OF THE STORY Generous donations have helped Maximizing Opportunities – The NorQuest Campaign raise over $10 million for the college’s $192 million downtown campus redevelopment, including the new Singhmar Centre for Learning. We need your help to take this project across the finish line. With combined charitable tax credits of 50 per cent on amounts over $200, there has never been a better time to become part of the NorQuest legacy. For more information on how to make a donation that will help NorQuest College students succeed, please contact Kevin Fitzgerald, Director of Advancement at 780.644.5919 or email [email protected]

EPCOR gift creates tomorrow’s

success stories “It is important to help the youth because we know they are the future.” – YIT student Mekdes Tadesse

Youth in Transition (YIT) student Mekdes Tadesse is grateful for the support donors like EPCOR provide.

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IS HARD TO get ahead by yourself when you don’t know where to start. But thanks to EPCOR and NorQuest College’s Youth in Transition program, the lines out of the gate have been clearly drawn.

Canada from Kenya in 2014. “With support from EPCOR we receive personal encouragement, motivation, and we don’t have to pay for bus passes. The only thing you have to do is come to school and get educated.”

In late 2015, NorQuest celebrated a $100,000 commitment by EPCOR that will help students achieve their goals. Pathways to the Future Presented by EPCOR Mentorship Program is designed to ensure students have role models, mentors, and coaches who support transition into further education and Canadian society.

Gifts like EPCOR’s are not only paying off in student success, they are changing attitudes, and leaving confident and conscientious youth in their wake. Mekdes is a great example. She plans to use the program the way it was intended: finish the transition, advance to academic upgrading, and then move on to post-secondary studies. She wants to become a social worker.

“It is important to help the youth because we know they are the future,” says student Mekdes Tadesse, 25, who moved to

“I want to help the community,” she says.

ABOUT YOUTH IN TRANSITION This full-time program focuses on increasing academic and personal communication skills for English as a Second Language youth. The program supports students between 18 and 25 that wish to transition into an adult post-secondary environment.

35% of NorQuest students are 24 and under

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Legacy donors NorQuest College gratefully acknowledges lifetime contributors of $250,000 and greater:

Anonymous (2)

Krishna & Radhe Gupta

Steven & Day LePoole

Dr. Prem Singhmar & Dr. Saroj Singhmar

“When you graduate from NorQuest College, you are recognized for your training. In many people’s eyes, being a NorQuest College graduate means you are legit.” – Practical Nurse graduate, Richard Kusi-Menkkah

NorQuest College strives for accuracy in recognizing its donors and partners. Please contact the department of Advancement with any discrepancies within this report (Phone: 780.644.5926 or advancement @norquest.ca).

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Maximizing Opportunities The NorQuest Campaign NorQuest College gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and organizations for their generous contributions during the period January 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016. Donors to 1000 Women: A Million Possibilities are listed separately beginning on page 25.

$50,000 and greater

Alan Skoreyko

Anonymous

Stollery NorQuest Student Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation

Cougar Drilling Solutions Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Eldon & Anne Foote Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation EPCOR Landmark Group of Builders Steven & Day LePoole

Students’ Association of NorQuest College Union 52 Benevolent Society $5,000 to $9,999 Dr. Jodi L. Abbott & Mr. Michael Abbott

“NorQuest College helped me a lot. As a newcomer to Canada I didn’t know how to communicate with others effectively here. Now, my education has given me a lot of experience and knowledge to succeed in business.” – Day Home Provider graduate, Samina Yasmin

RBC Foundation

Allwest Commercial Furnishings

Servus Credit Union

Anonymous

Cash In Time

Dr. Prem Singhmar & Dr. Saroj Singhmar

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Edmonton Glenora Rotary Club

Mike & Sharon Duff

Ethel Cuts Chapter, IODE

The Stollery Charitable Foundation

Sheilagh McBride

Syncrude Canada Ltd.

Sarah & Martin Gouin Family Education Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation

TD Bank Group

The ManCap Foundation

WorleyParsons Canada

Leslie & Toby Marquardt

Harriet Younie RN

Fran & Al Olson

$25,000 to $49,999

George Smith

Jeffery Klaus Scholarship Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation

Roger L. Moore

Hugh & Madge McColl Family Trust Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation

Western Coin Vending Ltd.

Sheila McNaughtan

Wetaskiwin Health Foundation

MCW Hemisphere Ltd.

$1,000 to $2,499

Nathaniel Podilsky Professional Corporation, aesthetic DentaCare

Alberta Blue Cross

XFORM IT Management

Alberta Union of Provincial Employees

Judy Piercey

City Lumber Corporation, Robert Rosen & Family

$2,500 to $4,999

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Anonymous

Cindi Berg

Orane Rowe & Gerard Mutabazi Amani

JV Driver Projects Inc.

Building Trades of Alberta

BSN Medical Inc.

Dwayne Samycia

Kichton Contracting Ltd.

Peter & Ellen Campbell

Bob & Sheryl Bowhay

Pitney Bowes

Canadian Western Bank

SCA Personal Care

TD Insurance Meloche Monnex

Don Carlson

Shoppers Home Health Care

Douglas M. Carlyle

Immo Sintenis

$10,000 to $24,999

Conroy Ross Partners

Lisa M. Smith & John Gilchrist

Herman & Elly de Jongh Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation

St. Michael’s Health Group

Anonymous (2) CIBC Pepsi Bottling Group John & Barbara Poole Family NorQuest Fund at Edmonton Community Foundation Byron E.J. Reynolds & Christopher A. Laing

“Thanks to my NorQuest College education I have a great chance of getting a job.” – Business Administration graduate, Monica Janvier

Edmonton Mayfield Rotary Club Edmonton Rotary Club Foundation

John & Avery Stobbe Talisman Energy Inc. UA Local 488 Plumbers & Pipefitters Union

Michael Fiorino JMC Consulting Ltd. NORQUEST COLLEGE

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Garden of hope for NorQuest College families $1 million goal surpassed for new child care centre With the completion of the 1000 Women: A Million Possibilities’ second fundraising campaign comes a sense of peace and comfort. Highlighting that feeling is a familiar piece of art, Manola Borrajo’s glasswork, Garden of Hope.

Gupta. The Little Angels of Hope Playground, funded by the Gupta family, will add energy and vitality to children attending the child care centre.

The glasswork, reflected in the beautiful scarves given to each of the campaign’s $1,000 donors, will be hung in the 1000 Women Child Care Centre. Both serve as a beautiful reminder of the movement’s vision. That vision, now an accomplishment, was to raise $1 million dollars for the child care centre; it is scheduled to open next year in the Singhmar Centre for Learning.

“I have a passion for education and helping other women,” said Gupta. “As a woman, I have a responsibility to empower other women and to help make things better for them. By supporting the Little Angels of Hope Playground, I’m feeling really good at heart—and I will certainly enjoy seeing the smiles on the faces of children and parents who benefit from the playground and the entire child care centre.”

In the campaign’s closing days, a final act of generosity came from local philanthropists Radhe and Krishna

The outdoor playground will be adjacent to the child care centre at the Singhmar Centre for Learning.

Manola Borrajo’s “Garden of Hope” glasswork shimmers with whimsical toys in a floral wonderland.

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COMMUNITY REPORT 2016

1000 Women donors With our deep appreciation, NorQuest College recognizes you, our community friends and partners. Thank you for investing in the well-being of our students, their families, and the greater community. A Treasury of Precious Gems Since 2010, donors to the 1000 Women: A Million Possibilities movement have demonstrated a profound commitment to empowering individuals through education. We treasure the women, men, and organizations noted below who have invested $1,000 or more in the 1000 Women movement for the period ending March 31, 2016. Cumulative giving to the movement is recognized by gem levels: Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Amethyst, Pearl, and Opal.

Diamond, $100,000 and greater

Allard Foundation

Anonymous

Krishna & Radhe Gupta

Dianne & Irving Kipnes

Dr. S. Ann Colbourne

NorQuest College and the 1000 Women would like to send a heartfelt thank you to former advisory committee chair Patty Taverner [left], and a warm welcome to current chair Sheila Witwicky, who will carry the torch into the next campaign. The 1000 Women movement consists of an incredible group of donors who are driven to create opportunities that will have a profound impact on the lives of NorQuest College students and their families.

Special thanks to TD Bank Group, Title Sponsor, for the 1000 Women: A Million Possibilities fundraising luncheon held June 2, 2016!

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EMERALD $50,000 - $99,999

Rohit Group of Companies

Melanie McCallum

Deloitte

Debra Wooding

Shirley Brooks

Irene Mertz LaBonte

Drayden Insurance Ltd.

Carlee Yukes

Hilda Brown

Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP

Servus Credit Union

Pearl Nielsen

Cynthia Fowler

Rick & Brune Sinneave

Rosemary Paulencu

Jennifer Gericke

George Cantalini & Dr. Teresa Debevc

Soroptimist International Club of Edmonton

Peace Hills Trust

Darrell Giraldeau

Jackie Polovick

Gail, Bernhard & India Rose Stepanik-Keber

RBC Foundation

Larry & Claudette Haggar

Elexis Schloss

Danita Haysom

Schoena Strudwick

Norma Schneider

Isabel Henderson

Sorrentino’s Restaurant Group

Sue Heuman

Denise Tambellini

Miranda & Noah Jones

United Cycle

Salima Amir Kheraj

Aurea Vasseur

Kick Media Inc.

Paddy Webb

Kucey Dental Group

Gay Young

Colleen Lees

Rod & Patty Taverner

RUBY $25,000 - $49,999 Anne Finzer, CEO inc. & Etc. Event Styling & Décor

Brenda Trendel

Lindsay Nakatsui Dale Sheard

AMETHYST $5,000 - $9,999

TD Bank Group

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott

SAPPHIRE $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Alberta Blue Cross Anonymous Marianne Brown Sharon Brown Canada Safeway Women’s Networking Group-Edmonton DIALOG Enbridge Peggy Gouin Dr. Elena HernandezKucey

Sheila Witwicky

Wendy Andrews Anonymous Attain Solutions Inc.

PEARL $2,500 - $4,999

Iola Bots

Tara J. Adam

Sheryl Bowhay

Susan Adams

Leah & Chris Burrows

Allwest Commercial Furnishings

ATCO Gas

Business in Calgary Magazine/Business in Edmonton Magazine

Alquinn Homes Ltd. Jo-Anne Anderson

Butler Family Foundation

Laurie Anfindsen

Katherine Caine

ATB Financial

Canadian Western Bank

Beaverbrook Developments

Judy Cosco

Anonymous (2)

Bonnie Hutchinson

Maggie Mitchell

Dr. Barbara Ballermann

Marilyn Mucha

Dianne Balon

National Growth Partners

Tamara Baltzan

Ernst & Young LLP

Joanne Butler

Qualico

Lynn Faulder

Carla, Don & Alex Madra

Focus Communications

Cameron Development Corporation

Garry & Joyce Rathgeber

Deborah Gordon

Kimberly Campbell

Jonathan & Laura Robb

Alyssa Haunholter

Capital Power

Sylvia Nasseri

Patti Hergott

Fran Olson

Elizabeth Hurley

Carol Blair & Associates Inc.

Janet Stalenhoef & The Artist Well

Darwin & Betty Park

Irene Klar

John & Barbara Poole Family NorQuest Fund At Edmonton Community Foundation

Arti & Arvind Koshal

RMC Group of Companies

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Dini CorbettLourenco, PhD

Anonymous (33)

Tracey C. Ball

Pagnotta Industries Inc. Della Paradis Michelle Pilon Karen Polowick

Dallas Stoesz

Andrea Butler Charlene Butler Shannon Butler C’est Sera Inc. Adeline Cairo Carol Cameron

Don & Betty Carlson

Merle Norman Cosmetics

Esther Ondrack

Wanda Bursey

Angus Watt Advisory Group

B.J. Baldwin

Roy & Trudy Nickerson

Tamara Buckwold

Canadian HadassahWIZO

MCW Hemisphere Ltd.

NEUMAN THOMPSON

J. Brown

Carol Anderson

Rhonda Baker

Leslie & Dave Leeworthy

Angie LaBerge

E. Dianne Allen

Kelsi Badry

Chris Ellingson

Caroline Clark

Dawn Allard

A. Anne McLellan

In Memory of Manola Borrajo

Louise Charach

Lore Ahlstrom

AutoCanada Inc.

Alva Blabey

Dr. Thomas and Melanie Nakatsui

Felipe Aguerrevere

Jill Matthew

Dentons Canada LLP

Ledcor Construction Limited

Jeannie Agrios

Doreen Lutsky Hooper

Elly de Jongh

Salma Lakhani

Academica Group

Mark Asbell & Dawn Pentelechuk

Isabel Bernete Naila Bharmal

Bonnie Abel

Karen Leibovici

Davies Park Executive Search

Wendy & Gerry Kinsella

OPAL $1,000 - $2,499

Linda Banister Kendall Barber Kathy Barnhart Monique Bateman

Carol Case Susan Casey Dominic & Isabel Cave - Dominic Cave Prof. Corp. Louise Chadi Seham Chadi Molly Ann Chan Sarah Chan & Don Iveson Corrina Chetley-Irwin Helen K.Y. Cheung Deb Choma City of Edmonton Patty Cleall Beth & Brad Clough

Vi Becker

Glenda ColemanMiller

Karen Beliveau

Conroy Ross Partners

Loreen Belovich

Linda C. Cook

Jeanne Belzil

Salvatore N. Corea

Carol Bentley

Tom & Betsy Cornwall

Janet Bentley

Nancy Cranston

Cindi Berg

Nancy Cumming

Michelle Bessette

Jackie Cummings

Hamida, Danisha & Zafira Bhaloo

Elizabeth Da Silva

Myra B. Bielby

Donna Daniec

Blu’s

Deloitte & Touche Foundation Canada

Top Draw Inc.

R & C Bode

Elaine Devine

Sue Trigg

Kathy Bonazew

Stephanie Donaldson Kelly

Senator Claudette Tardif

Day LePoole

Jody Cormier

Annette Trimbee

Shawna Bots

Lincolnberg Master Builder

Trudy Cormier

Roberta M. Van Wyk

Dianna Bowes

Cathy Douglas

Cougar Drilling Solutions

Barbara Walker

Valerie Bowlen

Audrey E. Luft

Downey Norris & Associates Inc.

Lynn Mandel

Sheila Weatherill

Beverley Brennan

Jennifer Crosby

Dr. Winnie Wong

Jacqueline Brisebois

COMMUNITY REPORT 2016

Richard & Marjie Drewry

NorQuest College strives for accuracy in recognizing its donors and partners. Please contact the department of Advancement with any discrepancies within this report (Phone: 780.644.5926 or advancement @norquest.ca).

Nisa Drozdowski Sharon Duff Carol Duggan Lynne Duncan Tammy Dunnett Edon Management Elevate Consulting Inc. Patricia Elzinga enPrivado ENX INC. EPCOR Utilities Inc. Doreen Erker Tamara Evans Nancy & Hany Fares Cathy & Greg Farnell Karina Farr

Kim Krushell

Kimberly Murray

Nancy Reynolds

Group of Companies

Diane Kubanek

Wanda Nadeau

Evelyn Riedlinger

Lidia Surman

Mona Hale

David & Loren Labonte

Henrietta & Javaid Naqvi

Janet M. Riopel

Bronwyn J. Swanson

Jane Halford

R.A. Sydie

Jillene Lakevold

Shaheen Nasseri

Mary Ritchie & Dr. Bill Johnston

Faye Haney

Lydia Lanman

Valerie Neaves

Michele Roach

Cynthia Hansen

Tash & Mike Taylor

Colleen Lathan

Lillian & Larry Ruptash

David Hardy

Tedder Family

Adriana Lazarescu

Greg & Ronda Nedelec

Sharlene Rutherford

Paul Hastings

Dianne Nikiforuk

Margaret R. Thompson

Cathy & Del Lewis

Lisa & T. Marshall Sadd

Tamara Hauglum

Salwa Samycia

Louise Hayes

Michelle Turcotte

Sally Lore

Rachelle & Ashlynn Nimmon

Tracy Topolnitsky

MaryAnne Loney

Lea Sanderson

Tracey & Ken Healey

Joyce Tustian

Donna M. Lux

Sari Salmon Schiff

Ann Marie Heffernan

Beth Tutschek

LUX Beauty Boutique

Dr. Nan Schuurmans

Maureen Hemingway Schloss

LeeAnn Tyrrell

Dyanne Lyons

Scotiabank

Cheryl Uhlich

Marianne Scott

Jolene Van Den Bruel

Shelley Scott Betty L. Screpnek

Vancity Community Foundation

Marg Sebzda

Trish van Doornum

Carolyn Selin

Elaine Warick

Raj Sherman

Karen Webb

Donna Shew Fong

Jadeene Wheaton

Kayla Shoctor

Kim & Don Wheaton

Louise Shulko

Meryl Whittaker

Laura Shylko

Linda Wiebe

Tom & Cheryl Sides

Lorne & Elaine Wight

Dr. Ameeta Singh

Audrey Wilkes

Karen Sliwkanich

Jean Wilkinson Kristina Williams

Chana Martineau

Dwayne & Gaylene Pohranychny

Donna Smith Lisa M. Smith

Pilar Martinez

Eve Poirier

Alexander & Irene Wilson

Christine Massing

Prime Capital Group

Alexis Snowdon & Roger Wiart

Windermere Golf & Country Club

Gulnaz Jiwa Professional Corporation

Joan Hertz

Karen Faulkner

Mr. & Mrs. John Hokanson

Andrea Ferguson

Kerri-Lyn Holland

Bunny Ferguson

Tanya Horvath

Jackie Fetter

HSBC Bank Canada

Brendan & Leah Fitzgerald

Linda Humphreys

Melanie Fix Patti Fleger Edyth Florence

DeAnn Hunter IMPACT Consulting Mary Jane James Anar Jassani

Janet Folk

Shenaz Jeraj

Joan Forge

Jiff y Lube

Sandra Forsyth The Fournier Family Rose Fowler Kim Franklin

Yasmin Jivraj Anis Jiwani Heather & Cameron John

Linda Mabbott Elan MacDonald Patrick & Angela Machacek

Kimberly Nishikaze Nobrega Financial Inc. Monica Norminton Northlands Maria Opara Dianne Osback Stacey Padbury

Tricia Machon-Carriere

Raylene Palichuk

Catherine MacKenzie

Leigh-Anne Palter

Rod MacLean

Aleda Patterson

Alexis MacMillan

Geeta Passi-Shourie

Eva Mah-Borsato

Jennifer Pede

Joyce Mallman Law

Alexandra Perras

Vivian Manasc

Margaret Petrin

Manasc Isaac Architects Ltd.

Netta Phillet

Mariah Consulting Limited

Rosanne & Nicole Pisesky

Samantha Taylor

Yvonne Gagnon

Barry Johns

Zainul Mawji

Maya Pungur-Buick

Katie Soles

Sandra Gajic

Vickie Kaminski

PwC

Leona Soley

Sandra Woolsey

Lazina Mckenzie

Gelmici Jewellers Ltd.

Nabat Kassam

Myrne Quaale

Zahra Somani

Cory Wosnack

Cheryl McNeil

Olga & Trent Gelmici

Catherine Keill

Kathleen Quinn

Parviz Somji

Ryan Wright

Iren Mertz

Lori Gelmici-Hanni

Ruth Kelly

Marie Soprovich

General Recycling Industries Ltd.

Khan Communication Services Inc.

R3 Deconstruction & Demolition Inc.

Yellow Pencil

Brenda & Larry Michaud

Patty Sowa

Verna Yiu

Karen Radford

Nancy Spitz

Gillian Young

Louise Gibson

Kimberley Homes Ltd.

Shauna Miller & James Gillespie

Stella Rago

Jane Squire Howden

Shirley Yurkewich

Karen Giebelhaus

Heather Kitteringham

Marcie Milley

Gulzar Rajan

Stantec Consulting Ltd.

Azmina Yusuf

Aileen Giesbrecht

Pamela Klemen

Judy Milton

RBC

Lois Stefaniuk

Jane Gilchrist

Heather Klimchuk

Patricia Misutka

Peggie Stevens

Global Edmonton

Derry Knaak

Crystal Graham

Kathy Knowles

Jane & Jim Montgomery

RBC Wealth Management

Connie & Danny Zalmanowitz

Sharon Grant

Bernie Kollman

Janice Moore

Darcie-Lee Rea, Hallmark Management

Susan Green

Marg Korby

Patricia Morgenstern

Corrie Redl

Darlene Strang

Denise Koufogiannakis

Anton Morgulis

Christian Strigl

Tina Krause

Susan Moysa

Bryan & Theresa Reichert

Lillian Krawchuk

Khatoon Murji

Kathy Grieve Don Groot & Patricia Johnston

Liana & Marion Stevenson Marianne Stewart

ReidBuilt Homes

Dr. Oksana Suchowersky

Glenda Renney

Sureway Construction NORQUEST COLLEGE

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COMMUNITY REPORT 2016

Watching NorQuest

grow

KATHY ZARFT HAS a clear view of the Singhmar Centre for Learning construction site through her office window at the NorQuest College Learner Centre. As she looks out from the fifth floor of the Edmonton downtown main building, the library technical services team lead reflects on the view in front of her. “I’ve seen the transformation from an excavation site, to the four levels being built, to what is now the concrete structure of the roof,” she says. “I am literally watching our future unfold.” Zarft, who celebrates 30 years as a NorQuest employee this year, has witnessed the remarkable growth of the college since 1985—from what was originally Alberta Vocational Centre, to becoming Alberta Vocational College, to what is known today as NorQuest College. Next year, she will enjoy her new work home on the second floor of the Singhmar Centre for Learning. When the Learner Centre moves to the new building, it will be significantly larger than it is today. It will remain an integrated service hub for students that houses the library, disability services, assessment and testing, computer commons, academic strategists, and both the Writing Centre and Tutorial Centre. While program offerings are also expanding with the arrival of the new building, they are remaining workforce relevant, helping Alberta to sustain a skilled workforce. Doors to the new building will open for fall term classes in 2017, just in time to accommodate NorQuest College’s growing enrolment. The Singhmar Centre for Learning is part of a larger expansion project that includes a retrofit of the existing downtown main building.

NORQUEST BY THE NUMBERS*

11,552 learners at NorQuest College

8.9% enrolment growth over the past year

22 post-secondary career credentials and 8 foundational programs

57%

72

born outside of Canada, 134 countries of birth

languages spoken on campus

503 credit students self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit ancestry)

428 students self-identify as having a disability *As of March 31, 2015

2015 REVENUES INSIDE THE NEW BUILDING • Hungry? We got you covered! Students, faculty, staff, and guests will be able to fill up on a delicious assortment of food choices in the new building. • There’s something about Kokum’s kitchen. Need a sit-down at a friendly table with one of the college’s Resident Elders? Our inspiring and helpful student mentors will be located in the building’s Indigenous Student Centre. • The Singhmar Centre for Learning’s new bookstore will have exactly what you need—and more! Shoppers will enjoy a wide selection of texts and merchandise.

65% 19.5%

Government of Alberta grants Student tuition and fees

5%

Sales of services and products

8%

Federal and other government grants

1%

Donations and other grants

1.5%

Investment income TOTAL REVENUES

$78,125,000

NORQUEST COLLEGE PROGRAMS 2015–2016 NorQuest College offers a wide range of university transfer, professional development, and personal interest continuing education courses.

CREDIT PROGRAMS

NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS*

DIPLOMA Business Administration Pharmacy Technician Physical Therapy Assistant Practical Nurse Practical Nurse Refresher Social Work Therapeutic Recreation

CAREER DEVELOPMENT Foundations of Teaching and Learning for the Adult Learner Home Inspection Medical Offi ce Administration Professional Bookkeeping

HEALTH Adult Health Assessment for Nurses Infusion Therapy Medication Administration Pharmacology Therapeutics and Medication Administration

COMMUNITY Domestic Violence Intervention Personal and Community Resilience in Disaster Recovery

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY Building Service Worker Guest Service Gold Service Industry Skills Taxi Ambassador

CERTIFICATE Accounting Technician Administrative Professional Community Support Worker Early Learning and Child Care Health Care Aide Hospital Unit Clerk Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Therapeutic Recreation POST-DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE Advanced Education in Orthopaedics for LPNs FOUNDATIONAL/ACADEMIC PREPARATION Academic Upgrading Basic Education Foundations for Learning GED Preparation Youth in Transition EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION Apprenticeship Prep Day Home Provider Literacy and Essential Skills Pathways Transitions to Employment ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING ESL Intensive Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

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CORPORATE TRAINING Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Customer Service Lean Green Belt Lean White Belt Lean Yellow Belt Microsoft Offi ce Project Assistant Project Management Strategic Social Media for Organizations Supervisor and Management Training FIRE AND SAFETY Fire and Life Safety Educator Fire Inspector Fire Investigator Fire Offi cer Fire Service Instructor Industrial Firefighter Medical First Responder Professional Firefighter Training Levels 1, 2 Rescue Technician Wildland Firefighter Professional Qualifi cations

INTERCULTURAL Diversity and Inclusion Train-theTrainer English in the Workplace Faculty Intercultural Training Intercultural Communication Practitioner certifi cate Intercultural Training Interculturalization of the Curriculum * Please note: NorQuest College also offers a wider range of continuing education courses in addition to the above programs.