Power Engineering & Instrumentation
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Empowered Vision
To enhance local capacit y and meet evolving industr y needs with a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilit y dedicated to innovation and training.
Industr y Synergy
Nor thwestern Polytechnic’s full-service lab will:
• Provide a comprehensive training ecosystem that leverages partnerships within Northwestern Alberta’s signature energy, forestry, and agricultural corridors.
• Bring together leading-edge technology and quality instruction to teach students real world industrial facility applications in a safe and supportive operating environment.
• Collaboratively deliver impactful hands-on experiences and essential employability skills to ensure an agile and productive workforce
• and full-term certification for the Instrumentation and Control Technician Apprenticeship.
• Provide more than double the number of prospective power engineers and instrumentation technicians with over 100 student seats available annually.
• Strengthen valuable connections between industry leaders, skills and training specialists, and next generation industry professionals
• Facilitate timely workforce solutions while showcasing an ever-changing array of rewarding career pathways
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B uilding Success
NWP’s Power Engineering and Instrumentation Lab will supercharge career opportunities by providing an immersive teaching and learning environment.
Students will gain in-depth knowledge and skills as they explore thermodynamics, electricity, electronics, refrigeration, and air conditioning concepts with the benefit of the latest industry technology and tools
The 15,565 sq. ft. space will deliver specialized instructional labs that give students the opportunity to broaden their understanding of key concepts while developing core competencies
Complete with spaces for studying and collaboration, NWP’s leading-edge facility will be integral in raising the profile of power engineering and instrumentation, while developing future industry leaders and problem-solvers
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Results Focus
NWP is on track to commence building in spring of 2024. With the help of our valued partners and community we anticipate full facility launch and commissioning to take place in 2026
Innovative S olutions
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10726 106 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V 4C4
780-539-2911 / 1-888-539-4772 / Engage@NWPolytech.ca
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