A look back on the year’s most-read articles
Stories about the growth of NAIT and the greatness of students and grads
The results are in: 2024 at techlifetoday was all about progress and growth at NAIT. Of the 10 most-read stories published throughout the year, half were about new initiatives and the continued evolution of the polytechnic.
Rounding out the list were tales about innovative projects (with a little royalty thrown in), student success (sometimes of “Olympic” proportions), and the impact of NAIT grads (go Oilers!). Check them out below, in ascending order of popularity.
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10. NAIT grads behind the Edmonton Oilers
Who helped tell the biggest sports story of 2024? Here’s a look at the NAIT grads behind the scene during the Oilers’ Stanley Cup run.
9. Retail therapy: NAIT students bring cherished store back to Glenrose
A JR Shaw School of Business capstone project restored a community hub in an Edmonton hospital. Here’s how they did it and the impact it had on staff, patients and students.
8. Modern nature: Forest Technology camp sees first major upgrade in more than 30 years
A gift from West Fraser made possible a long overdue renovation of a NAIT wilderness teaching facility. Here’s what it means for students.
7. NAIT Auto Body Technician apprentices restore car that carried future Queen Elizabeth II
Students were entrusted by a donor with the restoration of a 1951 Lincoln used to transport then Princess Elizabeth on her tour of Canada. Here’s a look at the work.
6. Government, industry and partner funding initiatives for NAIT programs
NAIT continues to attract funding from partners such as government, industry members and donors for programs and projects. Here’s a look at 2024’s biggest announcements.
5. Provincial funding spurs planning for Advanced Skills Centre, NAIT’s largest-ever project
News of the launch of the polytechnic’s next big project generated interest after the Government of Alberta committed $43 million to planning.
4. NAIT’s first all-woman culinary team takes silver at “Olympics” of cooking
Student cooks got a taste of success at the IKA Culinary Olympics in Stuttgart, Germany, medalling in international competition. This story looks back on their historic win.
3. 10 great garden tips from NAIT experts
Readers ate up this advice from instructors and grads on cooking with garden produce, better ways to grow it, landscaping ideas and more.
2. NAIT reorganizes from 4 to 7 schools
This entry in our September “Back to School" package explained the rationale behind NAIT’s recent evolution from four schools to seven.
1. NAIT's newest programs
Also published to acknowledge the annual return to campus, this story excited readers keen to learn about fresh offerings at the polytechnic, including programs in cybersecurity, health-care leadership and more.
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