ARDN works to identify and address gaps in rural education and training opportunities. Below is a list of sites that address education, from information based to in-class learning. Are we missing a great opportunity or link? Email Melissa, and let us know.

Alberta Online Encyclopedia

This web portal was designed by the Heritage Community Foundation to bring Alberta to the world and the world to Alberta. The digital resource consits of over 80 websites and it makes learning about the historical, natural, cultural, scientific, and technological heritage of Alberta fun. The website includes the history of Alberta, a calendar of events, and questions and answers.

Community Development and Planning

There are community development and planning educational opportunities in Alberta. Universities and Colleges offer programs and courses that give students the tools they need to improve the social, political, and economic welfare of people and communities and the structures that support them. Canadian-Universities.net is a website where individuals can go to learn more about the available opportunities and the institutions that offer them. It also offers other information about Alberta and Canada’s post-secondary institutions.

Community Education Videos and Tools

The Community Development Institute at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is pleased to extend its information sharing and knowledge mobilization tools. Sharing information and supporting educational outreach are two of the cornerstones of UNBC’s work. In this new section of educational videos and companion tools the university brings these tasks together.

Workforce Development - Northern Lakes College

Workforce Development responds to the training and development needs of individual learners, employers, and their communities. Employment preparation and work skills enhancement will boost your competitive edge in business or the job market. Course topics range from computers to teamwork and everything in between.