Keyano College
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| Motto | Discover Your Future |
| Established | 1965 |
| Type | Public |
| President | Jim Foote |
| Faculty | 300 |
| Location | Fort McMurray, AB, Canada |
| Campus | Urban |
| Other Locations | Conklin Fort Chipewyan Fort McKay Gregoire Lake Janvier |
| Mascot | King |
| Website | www.keyano.ca |
Keyano College is a post-secondary institution in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. While the school has been best known for its position in training workers for the Fort McMurray oilsands, Keyano is also known as the only institution in Canada offering a Musical Instrument Repair diploma. It is also a stepping stone for students looking to transfer to university programs. Keyano College also collaborates with Athabasca University,University of Lethbridge,University of Alberta and University of Calgary to offer degrees in many areas without leaving Fort McMurray.
[edit] History
Keyano College opened in Fort McMurray in 1965 as the Alberta Vocational Centre (AVC). The official opening ceremonies were held on January 26, 1966. In 1975 the College was reopened under its current name, "Keyano", which is a Cree word which loosely means "sharing". The original slogan for the College was "Yours, Mine and Ours" which closely represents and honours the original Cree meaning of the word, "Keyano".
When the province of Alberta appointed a Board of Governors to serve as the decision-making body for the institution, the school officially became a public, community college.
Keyano College has expanded to include a family housing complex, student residence, three campuses, and satellite locations which provide education to many northern communities.
[edit] Program Areas
- Academic & Career
- Business Administration
- Computer Information Systems
- Early Learning & Child Care
- Environmental & Engineering Technology
- Nursing & Allied Health Studies
- Office Administration
- University Studies
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Community & Upgrading Education
- Aboriginal Education
- Academic Upgrading
- Human & Community Services
- Workforce Development
- Trades & Heavy Industrial
- Electrical
- Heavy Construction
- Industry Training
- Mine Operations
- Power Engineering & Process Operation
- Truck Transport
- Welding
