About the Office

External Relations is focused on Northwestern Polytechnic's connections with our valued partners and external stakeholders. Through our events, marketing, fundraising and donor and alumni relations, we love serving our learning community.

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External Relations

Communications & Marketing

Our small but mighty team is responsible for ensuring that all internal and external communications reflect our values while adhering to the institution’s brand guidelines and visual standards. We are kept busy each day, connecting the dots between great initiatives, overseeing social media, keeping web content fresh, listening to fantastic ideas, providing strategic communications guidance, and sharing the latest happenings at NWP. 

Our team also supports the creation of documents like the government's Annual Report, NWP strategic plans, and various other engaging alumni, staff and community publications.

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Development & Alumni Services

Our team generates revenue to support the success of our students through fundraising, special events and by cultivating mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships between Northwestern Polytechnic, alumni, donors, foundations, governments and corporations. We plan, strategize and execute beloved community events such as the NWP Golf Classics, President’s Ball and Community and Alumni Awards.

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Theatre & Event Services

Our team looks after everything needed for hosting community events on campus. Internal and external community members can talk to the team about booking any of our event spaces or classrooms in Grande Prairie or Fairview. We will help you choose the right venue and plan all the details, such as catering and room set-up. We will also liaise with the communications team to promote your event.

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Continuing Education

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. We believe in the continuous development of untapped potential. Life is busy, but personal or professional improvement shouldn’t take a back seat. NWP has hundreds of short-term, flexible, affordable, and accessible options for lifelong learners.

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Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence

One of the newest additions to campus, the Side Centre for Entrepreneurial Excellence promises to be a catalyst for innovation, creativity, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. It’s currently a work in progress, but once fully commissioned in 2026, people from all disciplines and backgrounds will be able to collaborate, share ideas, and develop new business opportunities with the benefit of industry-leading technology, mentorship, and more. 

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