Presented by Graham Group, Sask Polytech’s Business and Industry Dinner provides networking opportunities and raises funds for student awards
November 21, 2018 – Saskatchewan Polytechnic Business and Industry Dinners presented by Graham Group provide a valuable applied learning opportunity for students to build networks for their future careers. Employers in attendance are provided the opportunity to meet with potential future hires. This year’s keynote speaker is Sask Polytech Marketing diploma program alumnus Andrew Hiltz.
Hiltz is a content creator for Tourism Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan adventures lead to new career dreams for Hiltz after a year as the 2017 Saskatchewanderer. The Saskatchewanderer is an ambassador, touring around the province to promote Saskatchewan to the world through videos, photos, and stories posted to a blog and on social media.
Proceeds from the Business and Industry Dinners help fund Sask Polytech’s student awards program and provide more students with access to financial assistance. To date, the value of scholarships and bursaries supported by the event and given to students totals more than $2 million. Over 1,000 business and industry professionals, alumni, faculty and students are expected to attend the 2018 provincial dinner series.
In addition to networking opportunities, attendees will get to hear about some of Sask Polytech’s recent accomplishments. Thanks for our focus on applied research over the past few years, Sask Polytech ranks No. 6 on the 2018 list of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges in terms of research income growth.
“Our Business and Industry Dinners are a highlight of my annual calendar and an excellent reminder of how fortunate Saskatchewan Polytechnic is to have such strong partnerships in business and industry,” says Dr. Larry Rosia, president and CEO, Saskatchewan Polytechnic. “These dinners are a great opportunity for our students to network directly with industry leaders, business partners and successful alumni and for business and industry leaders to find first-class future employees!”
“Graham Group is proud to sponsor Sask Polytech in 2018 for the Business and Industry dinners across its campuses. Graham brings construction excellence and project delivery to its many customers in the buildings, infrastructure, mining, power, and energy sectors. Our breadth of experience is wide and our construction roots run deep, and Graham’s enduring legacy is a result of a steadfast belief in commitment, integrity and reliability.”
“Graham admires Sask Polytech’s progressive approach to delivering programs, balanced with applied learning skills, and the school’s solid track record of delivering graduates to all of the sectors it serves, along with its seamless commitment to diversity. Graham believes that the strong connections to the employers and students it serves uniquely positions Sask Polytech to grow. In partnership with Athabasca Basin Development LP, Graham is part of Points Athabasca Contracting LP and Great Plains Contracting LP, two of the most successful aboriginal construction firms in the region. Sask Polytech takes a leadership role in developing aboriginal students for, not just Graham’s business, but all sectors of the economy. Please enjoy your evening in the company of the many sought-after graduates that are attending the Business and Industry Dinners.”
Media are invited to attend.
| Date: | Thursday, November 22, 2018 |
| Location: | Delta Regina, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive |
| Reception: | 5:30 p.m. |
| Dinner/program: | 6:30 p.m. |
| Presenting Sponsor: | Graham Group Ltd. |
| Speaker: | Andrew Hiltz, content creator for Tourism Saskatchewan. Andrew was a previous Saskatchewanderer and is a Sask Polytech alumnus of the Marketing diploma program. |
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 28,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.