April 2007
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Apr 27
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Apprenticeship budget jumps to $43 million for Alberta
Edmonton... A $15-million boost to apprenticeship funding will help apprentices access the technical training portion of their apprenticeship program. This will help meet employers' needs for tradespeople in various industries and regions across the province. Nearly 3,000 additional in-class training seats will be available for apprentices.
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Apr 23
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$25 million in student assistance changes to support post-secondary students
Edmonton... Significant changes to the student assistance program totaling $25 million will be implemented by the Alberta government before students begin classes this fall.
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Apr 17
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Regional innovation support to help spur the growth of Alberta's knowledge-based sector
Edmonton... Innovative entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized enterprises across Alberta will have greater access to technology commercialization and innovation support services thanks to Alberta government funding.
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Apr 04
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Leaders in research and innovation to head Alberta’s largest water research initiative
Edmonton – Twelve well-respected leaders from academia, business and government are set to lend their expertise in environmental stewardship, water quality and policy development to form the Management Advisory Board for the new Alberta Water Research Institute, a $30 million Alberta government investment announced in November 2006 to implement a water research strategy focused on safe drinking water, efficient water use and healthy watersheds.
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Apr 04
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Excellence in Teaching Awards finalists announced
Edmonton...The 2007 Excellence in Teaching Awards Program is recognizing 130 Alberta teachers as award finalists, celebrating their outstanding creativity and innovation in our province's Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system.
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