"Aspen View is very excited and proud to be part of this leading-edge initiative which we view as a paradigm shift in how educational supports are provided to students in Alberta. In addition to acknowledging the importance of career and technology studies for Alberta students, the project also promotes a process of smooth transitioning for high school students into postsecondary studies. This is the third such innovative partnership between Portage College and Aspen View school division in the last three years". Dermod Madden; Superintendent Aspen View Schools.
Portage College will deliver apprenticeship welding to students at the Boyle School and Edwin Par School and apprenticeship carpentry at H.A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake, and Thorhild Central School for the first semester. The locations and programs will be switched around for the second semester, giving even more opportunities to students in Aspen View.
"Portage College congratulates our MOU partner, the Aspen View School Division. We also thank Dermod Madden, Joe Shelast and their teacher colleagues for working with our team to realize this innovative approach to delivering apprentice trades training. By stepping outside of our traditional institutional comfort zones we are making great things happen for Aspen View students." Dr. Trent Keough; President Portage College.
Through this collaboration a Memorandum of Understanding was created and signed to begin the implementation of a High-School Apprenticeship program. The agreement promotes and expands career and trades education opportunities for students in the carpentry and welding trades.
For more information on this MOU agreement, please contact Leona Geller at Portage College at 1-780-623-5591.
