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Minister Demetrios Nicolaides
Demetrios Nicolaides was appointed Minister of Advanced Education on April 30, 2019.
Accomplishments
Alberta student loan borrowers can now complete and submit loan agreements online.
We created the Skills for Jobs Task Force to look for ways to renew and expand trades education and opportunities for young Albertans.
Key information
- Information on post-secondary learning during COVID-19.
- How to start planning for post-secondary.
- Resources and supports for Indigenous students in Alberta’s adult learning system.
- Information for Albertans studying abroad and international students.
Our responsibilities
Prepares Albertans for lifelong success through education by:
- approving programs of study
- funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers
- providing financial aid for learners
- registering and certifying apprentices
- supporting academic research and innovation
Our programs and services are driven by 3 outcomes:
- Adult learning opportunities are accessible and affordable for all Albertans.
- High-quality education, skills development and research make a positive contribution to Alberta’s economy, society, culture and environment.
- The adult learning system is accountable and coordinated.
Ministry information
Publications
Resources
In focus
Start planning for post-secondary
Whether you are in high school or going back to school as an adult, use these resources to help you create a learner pathway that gets you where you want to be.
Adult learning system principles
Read the 5 principles guiding our work to ensure all Albertans have the same opportunity to get a high-quality post-secondary education.
Supports for Indigenous students
The government is committed to supporting Indigenous post-secondary students in Alberta by providing campus, community, financial and transition resources.
Latest news
- Sep 21, 2020
Alberta taxpayers are funding new research projects that will attract job-creating investment and promote innovation in energy and agriculture.
- Aug 21, 2020
Universities, colleges and polytechnics received an extra $98 million to restore learning spaces and get hundreds of Albertans back to work.
- Aug 05, 2020
Alberta’s government is covering the complete estimated cost of redeveloping the Mead Building in Vermilion, creating almost 100 jobs.