ABOUT NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNIC

Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is a public post-secondary institution serving northwestern Alberta with a mandate to deliver applied, career focused education aligned with regional and labour market needs. Previously known as Grande Prairie Regional College GPRC, the institution was established in 1966 and has since evolved into the largest post-secondary provider in the region. Located in the heart of one of Canada’s most enterprising regions, NWP is actively aligning its programs to support the industries and communities it serves.

NWP offers a broad range of credentials including certificates, diplomas, apprenticeship training, and four-year bachelor’s degrees, and has recently expanded health programming and introduced new academic offerings, including its first degree programs. The institution’s three strategic priorities are enrolment growth, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and advancing its polytechnic mandate. Guided by a mis...