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The Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) Alumni Association has donated $100,000 to the RDP Student Industry Engagement Fund, to enhance student learning experiences.
The funding support will be allocated to cover the costs associated with attending external conferences, forums, and events hosted by industry and professional organizations.
“I would like to thank the Red Deer Polytechnic Alumni Association for their generous donation to the RDP Student Industry Engagement Fund,” said Stuart Cullum, President, Red Deer Polytechnic. “Through the Student Industry Engagement Fund, more learners will create meaningful industry connections across a variety of sectors. This kind of exposure not only elevates the student experience but also provides students with opportunities to grow their professional networks.”
Most recently, eight RDP business students utilized the fund to attend the Central Alberta Business Summit where they had an opportunity to hear from keynote speaker, Andrew DiCapua, Principal Economist of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, participate in breakout sessions with local leaders, and network with attendees.
The Alumni Association has donated a total of $236,000 to the polytechnic in support of student initiatives, including five annual student scholarships.
“Our hope is that through the Student Industry Engagement Fund and through the Alumni Association scholarships and awards we can alleviate some of the financial burden students are facing while enhancing their experience at RDP,” said Martin Cruz, Chair of RDP’s Alumni Association, who completed the Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2014.
In celebration and recognition of the Alumni Association’s long-time partnership with RDP, the polytechnic unveiled the Alumni Legacy Way, inside RDP’s main campus, showcasing the association's impact on the institution.
**With information provided by Red Deer Polytechnic
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