Lethbridge College to become a polytechnic institution [Video]

The 67-year evolution of Lethbridge College continues as the province of Alberta announces the school’s redesignation as a polytechnic institution, aiming to provide students with more hands-on, industry-responsive education.

The post-secondary was first established as a community college in 1957 and will officially become Lethbridge Polytechnic on Sept. 3.

Lethbridge College president and CEO Brad Donaldson said as a polytechnic, the school’s programming will continuously change to meet industry demands and ensure students are “job-ready” upon graduation.

“There will be programs that haven’t been offered in the past because they weren’t needed and we’ll look at what the needs are here,” said Donaldson.

“Think about the growing need for artificial intelligence, the technology changes in the agricultural sector, and all the support services around that from child-care to other offerings we will provide.”

Although the official re-designation has been in the works for five years, Lethbridge College board chair Michael Marcotte said the school …