Centres and Institutes

The Alberta Indigenous Construction Career Centre (AICCC) is a unique and incredibly successful service designed to connect prospective Indigenous workers with employers recruiting for construction related careers. It is a partnership with NorQuest College, the Government of Alberta, Indigenous communities, and industry organizations.

Learn more about the Alberta Indigenous Construction Career Centre (AICCC)

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is essential to creating and maintaining a successful workplace. To lift your organization’s EDI efforts, employees need new ways to think and talk about these topics, and leaders need new skills to empower them. 

At the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership, we will partner with you to create longstanding change in your workplace—to bring different voices together and create a place of belonging for everyone. Our consulting services and professional development are based on research and best practices to help transform your organization’s EDI efforts.

Learn more about the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership.

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Hospitality Institute answers the demand for skilled workers trained in world-class hospitality and customer service skills. The institute develops and delivers a comprehensive suite of hospitality-industry training programs in a broad range of disciplines needed for employment and career mobility. Each year, hundreds of students gain the skills and training needed for bright career futures with hospitality employers throughout the province.

The Hospitality Institute's programming is designed for individuals who would like to pursue careers in the thriving hospitality industry and for employers who want their employees equipped with world-class customer service skills.

Learn more about the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Hospitality Institute.

Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion Centre

NorQuest College’s Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion Centre (WAIC) offers consulting, contract services, and professional development opportunities for organizations interested in creating accessible environments for neurodiverse employees or employees with disabilities. WAIC’s team of highly qualified consultants and accessibility professionals provide tailored, custom solutions to help your organization reach their accessibility and inclusion goals while remaining compliant with government legislation.

Learn more about the Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion Centre