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Ministry responsibilities of Advanced Education and Technology (AET):

Apprenticeship and Industry Training

  • Develops program standards with industry.
  • Counsels apprentices and employers.
  • Provides funding for approved programs.
  • Certifies apprentices and occupational trainees.

Adult Learning

  • Funds education providers, including research.
  • Provides student financial assistance.
  • Approves programs of study.
  • Licenses and certifies education providers.

Technology

  • Provides strategic leadership for science and research in Alberta.
  • Manages and funds investments in science and research in three priority areas:
    • energy research,
    • information and communications technology,
    • and life sciences.
  • Facilitates technology commercialization and development to build knowledge-intensive industries in Alberta.

The Minister is Honourable Greg Weadick

The Deputy Minister is Bill Werry.