Heavy Equipment Operator

Olds College sets first class of Deep Utility Installer students on new career path

March 8, 2011

Olds College is now accepting student applications for the first-ever class of its Deep Utility Installer program. The program was first conceived of by Olds College and partners in the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) in 2008 as a solution to both a drastic labour shortage in Alberta and a noticeable gap [...]

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Olds College Gala a smashing success

March 17, 2010

With all 342 available seats filled, Olds College’s 2010 Gala was once again a rousing success. On hand among the many supporters from industry and alumni were dignitaries Luke Ouellette, Minister of Transportation, and Mary Anne Jablonski, Minister of Seniors and Community Supports. They were joined by eight colleagues from the Alberta Legislature, two Members [...]

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Olds College announces 2010 Partner of the Year. Ralph Klein to be keynote speaker.

January 15, 2010

With the announcement of the Heavy Equipment Industry as Olds College’s 2010 Partner of the Year and former Premier of Alberta Ralph Klein slated to be keynote speaker, this year’s Growing the Legacy Gala will again be the College’s definitive annual event. “We are especially pleased to name the Heavy Equipment Industry our 2010 Partner [...]

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Provincial Ministers join Women Building Futures and Olds College to launch women-specific Heavy Equipment Operator Program

June 22, 2009

Tess Flewelling, Olds College HEO instructional assistant Key government officials including Iris Evans, Alberta Minister of Finance and Enterprise, and Luke Ouellette, Minister of Transportation, were on hand near Edmonton today to help announce the launch of the very first Heavy Equipment Operator educational program designed specifically for women. Women Building Futures (WBF) and Olds [...]

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