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Alberta nanotechnology strategy : unleashing Alberta's potential

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This nanotechnology strategy complements the province's long range plans for growth of a knowledge-based economy. It also reflects the opportunities that nanotechnology provides to meet the... More ≫

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This nanotechnology strategy complements the province's long range plans for growth of a knowledge-based economy. It also reflects the opportunities that nanotechnology provides to meet the objectives of the government strategies, including the Accelerating Innovation in Alberta strategy, the Water for Life strategy, and the energy, information and communications technology and life sciences strategies.

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La planification des études postsecondaires : guide à l'usage de l'élève de 5e/6e année

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Des ressources pour les parents dont l’enfant passe au premier cycle du secondaire, du deuxième cycle au secondaire ou aux études postsecondaires.

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Catalyst for success : Alberta Science and Research Investments Program 2000-2006

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The Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) has been building research infrastructure at Alberta's universities since 1997. ASRIP's competitive funding approach supports selected... More ≫

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The Alberta Science and Research Investments Program (ASRIP) has been building research infrastructure at Alberta's universities since 1997. ASRIP's competitive funding approach supports selected science and research initiatives that demonstrate research excellence, build capacity for innovation and promise strategic benefits for Alberta. ASRIP ensures that Alberta researchers have cutting edge tools in the right physical environment to support their quest for innovation through research excellence and to enhance the province's long-term prosperity and quality of life through science, technology and innovation. By illustrating the impacts and opportunities that have been triggered by ASRIP, this report aims to unleash Alberta's imagination and desire to build on ASRIP's investments to create an internationally competitive research environment and a vibrant, knowledge-based community that contributes to Alberta's economic diversification.

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Planning for post-secondary studies : grade five/six student guide

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By the time you are an adult, most jobs will require a post-secondary education. That means you will probably want to continue your education after graduating from senior high school. Do you want... More ≫

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By the time you are an adult, most jobs will require a post-secondary education. That means you will probably want to continue your education after graduating from senior high school. Do you want to study the animals int he ocean? Fix motorcycles? Design video games? Whatever you are interested in, you can learn more about it through a post-secondary program like an apprenticeship program or courses taught at a university, a college, a technical institute or a private vocational school.

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Alberta recognizes learning : a forum on Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

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In June 2006, the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer held a two-day forum entitled Alberta Recognizes Learning. The purpose of the forum was to engage in discussion with stakeholders to... More ≫

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In June 2006, the Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer held a two-day forum entitled Alberta Recognizes Learning. The purpose of the forum was to engage in discussion with stakeholders to identify key issues surrounding the implementation of prior learning assessment and recognition in post-secondary education and skills training. This report presents a summary of the forum and the suggested actions which emerged.

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