Partnerships and Projects
Olds College has developed a number of partnerships with industry, alumni, government, foundations, associations and friends of the College. Partnerships have resulted in increased learning opportunities, access to new technologies and financial support for our learners and highly qualified skilled employees for our industry partners.
The following are a few examples of partnerships and Projects that have resulted in program enhancements and new learning opportunities for students:
Olds College Opportunities Fund
The Olds College Opportunities Fund enables Olds College to pursue educational priorities and unanticipated opportunities for students and faculty, awards and research, and campus enhancement for which funding would not otherwise be available.
With your support, Olds College can respond quickly and effectively to opportunities that support our vision to be the premier Canadian integrated learning and applied research community specializing in agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental management.
For more information visit Olds College Opportunities Fund.
Olds College Botanic Garden & Treatment Wetlands
Phases I and II of the Botanic Garden in the central corridor of Olds College were constructed between 2001 and 2004. The gardens area is used as a “living laboratory” for students enrolled in a number of Horticulture programs on campus and for short courses offered during the summer months.
The next stage for the Botanic Garden is the creation of a Botanic Gardens III and Treatment Wetlands Research Facility.
more about the Botanic Gardens III & Treatment Wetlands
Landscape Pavilion
The Bank of Montreal, Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association and the horticultural industry funded the establishment of the Landscape Pavilion to permit student projects in landscaping, turf, arboriculture and other areas of horticulture to be undertaken 12 months per year. This building facilitates instruction in a climate controlled environment when outdoor weather would otherwise prevent such activities.
more about the Landscape Pavilion
Community Learning Campus
Unique in Canada, the CLC is an innovative approach to high school, post-secondary, and community education, and assists in advancing government rural development strategies. The principle partners in this initiative are Olds College and Chinook’s Edge School Division.
more about the Community Learning Campus
Bell e-Learning Centre
Bell Canada joined forces with Olds College in a partnership to create the state-of-the-art distributed learning facility at the Olds College Campus. The Bell e-Learning Centre - made possible through a $3.1-million investment by Bell - is pivotal to the new Community Learning Campus.
more about the Bell e-Learning Centre
Energy Industry Partnership
Olds College will partner with Alberta’s oil, gas and utility industries to raise the professionalism of Alberta’s surface land agent industry and to maximize the supply of professional land agents to these sectors.
more about the Energy Industry Partnership
John Deere Training Centre
The John Deere Training Centre at Olds College enables specialized training opportunities for Service Technicians employed in John Deere dealerships across Canada. Several customized training programs including Pro Tech and Ag Tech are offered in these facilities. Students enrolled in both diploma and apprenticeship training are able to access the latest equipment available in the marketplace.
