No images? Click here ![]() Winter Welcome![]() Welcome to 2021, everyone! Whether your New Year’s resolutions are focused on professional development, learning a new skill, or transitioning careers, we’re here to help you reach your goals. Wishing you a winter filled with successful learning, - Health, Safety, Environment & Planning Team Student and Instructor Spotlight![]() Three faces of continuing education: A personal trajectoryFor Gerald Kuipers, who will be a four-time U of A grad next June, lifelong learning has helped him find his footing, move up and stay current in a dynamic career. He took the Environmental Resource Management certificate and both the Occupational Health and Safety certificate and diploma. Meet a few of our students and instructors...Lisa Belanger ![]() Lisa lives in Wabasca, in Northern Alberta on the Bigstone Cree Nation Reserve, and works as lands administrator with the Municipal District of Opportunity. Previously from a health background, she chose the Applied Land Use Planning (ALUP) program to develop her skills in the planning and development department. Sameh Elsayed ![]() Sameh teaches Environmental Site Assessment as well as Management and Remediation Technologies, which are part of the Environmental Remediation Certificate. He has been teaching at Extension for 14 years and his background is in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Greg Hodgson ![]() Greg teaches Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene, and will also be teaching the new Strategic Operations and Management in Spring 2021. He has worked in health and safety for over 12 years and has been teaching with the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program at Extension for over 4 years.
Michael Brown ![]() Michael teaches Introduction to Municipal Economic Development within the ALUP program. His professional background includes 10 years in urban planning, and he has been consulting on community building, economic development, business development, fundraising, and development proforma support since 2017. Most of his life has been spent in core communities and for 15 years he has been dedicated to helping uplift families in poverty through workshops, education and volunteer aid.
Awards and Funding OpportunitiesInternal Funding Opportunities:Occupational Health and Safety Healthy Workplace Award The award is restricted to current students of the University of Alberta in the following Faculty of Extension programs: Occupational Health and Safety Certificate and/or Professional Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Current students are those who have not yet graduated at the time of submission. William F. Lede and Ernest Newman Memorial Bursaries
Two (2) bursaries to a maximum of $1,000 for William F. Lede and $800 for Ernest Newman may be awarded annually. Eligibility: Students who are enrolled or preparing to enrol in the ALUP, NACLAA I, or NACLAA II programs. The applicants must be practicing Alberta municipal administrators employed by a rural or urban municipal authority. External Funding Opportunities:Alumni Professional Development Grants Canada Training Benefit Canada-Alberta Job Grant Dick Martin Scholarship Award FEATURED SERIESWORKPLACE WELLNESS LEADERSHIP SERIES ![]() Series courses:
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FEATURED COURSESWith over 90% of our student responders indicating that they would recommend their online course to others, now's a great time to continue your current studies or try something new. Socialize virtually with classmates while learning a new skill together from the comfort and safety of home this winter. A few of our many upcoming courses include:
IMPORTANT REMINDERSApply for Graduation![]() If you will have completed your program requirements by March 31st, 2021 make sure to apply for graduation by February 1st, 2021. Check Program Path & Progression If you’re not sure where you are in your program, you can go into Bear Tracks and view your Academic Advisement Report. If you have not yet applied for admission to your program, this tool will not be available to you. We encourage you to apply to your program as soon as possible if you have not already. Applying to your program is necessary in order to graduate. How to view your Academic Advisement Report:
Plan Ahead and Register Now for Courses Many of our courses fill up well in advance so we recommend you plan ahead for the courses you want to take and register as soon as possible to reserve your spot. |