Keyano College

Keyano College Keyano College Motto: Mine, Yours, Ours Established: 1965Type: Public Religious affiliation: Alberta Association of Colleges & Technical Institutes President: Jim Foote Faculty: 300 Students: 10000[citation needed] Undergraduates: 1200 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
(55°16′39″N 114°46′26″W / 55.27747, -114.77397 Coordinates: 55°16′39″N 114°46′26″W / 55.27747, -114.77397) Campus: Multiple Campuses Campuses: Anzac
Conklin
Edmonton
Fort Chipewyan
Fort McKay
Fort McMurray
Gregoire Lake
Janvier Colours: Blue and Gold Nickname: Huskies Mascot: King Website: http://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 Co-op 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.

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, Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre, three campuses, and satellite locations which provide education to many northern communities.

Program Areas

Academic & Career
- Business Administration
- Computer Information Systems
- Childhood Studies
- Environmental & Engineering Technology
- Nursing & Allied Health Studies
- Office Administration
- University Studies
- Visual & Performing Arts
  - Visual Art & Design
  - Drama
  - Music
  - Musical Instrument Repair
- Education (B.Ed) (New 2007-2008)

Community & Upgrading Education
- Aboriginal Education
- Academic Upgrading
- Human & Community Services
- Workforce Development

Trades & Heavy Industrial
- Electrical
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Welding
- Millwright
- Carpentry
- Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Heavy Construction Equipment Operations
- Mine Operations
- Power Engineering & Process Operation
- Truck Transport
- Mechanical and Construction Trades Preparation