Shape the Future

Not only are partnerships the underpinning of innovation, economic growth, and knowledge exchange, they are essential to regional success. With the benefit of collaboration, we are better able to amplify results, capitalize on opportunity, and meet ever-changing needs across northern Alberta. 

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Looking for the bigger picture? The Community Connector is a quarterly message from NWP President Dr. Vanessa Sheane featuring key updates, highlights and happenings from across our learning community.

Whether you are looking to learn more about NWP initiatives and milestones, or simply want to provide feedback, NWP’s Community Connector is a virtual hub for everyone.

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Community & Industry

Together is Better

As a polytechnic, we are focused on applied learning and work-integrated education. We work closely with industries and communities to ensure our programming is responsive and aligned with local needs and workforce development. By staying connected, and in sync, we can remain at the forefront of success.

Industry Advisory Councils      Entrepreneurial Excellence

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Community & Industry

Cohesive Community

NWP is here for students, employers, industries, and our neighbours. We are grateful for the opportunity to be stewards of incredible teaching and learning facilities, and recognize that these regional assets are only enhanced with the energy and enthusiasm of local users. 

Discover Facilities    Event Services

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Community & Industry

Industry Champions

We can’t do what we do without industry by our side. As we continue to grow our programming and broaden our campus footprints, NWP is looking to industry for partnership, insight, and support. Our goal is to develop knowledgeable and highly-skilled community leaders and contributors who have honed their skills with the benefit of immersive and industry-replicated teaching environments. Access to the latest equipment and technology advancements means NWP graduates can truly hit the ground running.   

Skilled Trades Expansion    Industry Solutions
 

NWPartnerships: Connecting Applied Learning to Careers

We are proud to showcase our partnerships and the benefits of work-integrated learning. By collaborating with regional industries and communities, our students gain experience that directly connects to career opportunities.

Hear from the mentor voices below about the impact these partnerships are making.

Partnership Spotlight

Highlighting productive partnerships from community-connected education.

Real Businesses, Real World Skills

Oct 15, 2026

Hywel Williams (C), Grande Prairie Downtown Association, Executive Director flanked by NWP Business Instructors, Mandy Ingraham (L) and Mark Evans (R).

Shaping Future Schoolteachers

Jun 11, 2026

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NWP & Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce Get to Work

Apr 14, 2026

NWP Business Administration students and faculty pose in a group photo with members of the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
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Community & Industry

Industry Nights

Connect, collaborate, and explore the future with fellow industry leaders at NWP’s Industry Nights.

Come together with partners from across sectors to share insights, discuss opportunities, and drive local innovation and growth.

To find out about upcoming events, please email us at Engage@NWPolytech.ca.

Connect Today

We don’t just want to hear from you, we want to work alongside you. Our industries and communities help us stay relevant and connected to the ever-changing real world. Be it through work-integrated learning, responsive programming, or timely applied research, there is always room for collaboration at NWP.

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