In 1916, our doors opened in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with 11 students and a mandate to train veterans returning from the First World War. Over the years, we’ve matched community needs — as a hospital during the Spanish Flu pandemic and as a Royal Canadian Air Force Wireless Training School during the Second World War.
Fast forward to today and SAIT’s action-based learning, solution-focused research and industry partnerships are helping to shape the next generation of inventors, entrepreneurs and pioneers.
We equip students with essential skills for career success in industry. 91% of our grads get hired and 97% recommend a SAIT education.
Whether looking to upskill or change careers, we enable lifetime learning through relevant, customized education.
We enhance the global competitiveness of our students and region.
With more than 11,000 industry partners, we blur the lines between industry and SAIT to strengthen the economy.
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Dr. David Ross President and CEO
Dr Ross became the 16th President of Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) in March of 2013. Previously he served as President of Langara College and as Vice President Administration and CFO at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. David brings over 30 years of post-secondary experience across several provinces.
Most recently David launched SAIT’s new strategic plan “New World, New Thinking” as part of the institutions proactive approach to rapidly changing job skill requirements. Critical to the success of the plan will be the responsiveness of the institution to adapt programming and provide work integrated learning experiences that align with the skills required by employers. He also recently chaired the Alberta Skills to Job Task Force as the region adapts to new economic realities and develops the next generation of talent.
