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Publishing date: Dec 14, 2020 • December 14, 2020 • 2 minute read •
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Grande Prairie Regional College (GPRC) and Lakeland College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to pursue collaborative ventures in Alberta’s strong agricultural region.
This student-focused partnership will see both colleges working together to create agricultural educational opportunities that are innovative and inclusive for students.
Engaging students, community and industry through agricultural advancements will achieve economic growth, enhance workforce skills and continue commitment to the diversification and innovation of the sector. This partnership supports GPRC’s recent commitment in its five-year administrative strategy, 5GPRC, in prioritizing economic and community development, student experience and innovation and partnership. Working together, GPRC and Lakeland College, will maximize creating educational opportunities in agriculture, collaborative research programs, student-life activities, and the potential for infrastructure and equipment sharing.