Displays in a range of areas including business, computer training and the automotive and mechanical trades will highlight what this rural campus has to offer. The Foothills Regional Campus works with the needs of the community to offer a range of opportunities for learners of all skill levels and ages. It focuses mainly on continuing education and career development, the concept of lifelong learning. It is more convenient for commuters living in Okotoks, the south of Calgary or the Foothills region to extend their education in Okotoks.
People find the drive south, away from traffic congestion, very appealing.
Okotoks mayor Bill McAlpine, who will be at the open house, praises SAIT for the efforts being made at the satellite campus. Initiatives like this one contribute to the sense of community and pride of the people of Okotoks. The open house will be held at 145 Fisher St. in East Okotoks from 3-8 p.m. on September 7. Refreshments will be provided and prizes will be available for some of the lucky attendees. SAIT works with large corporations like Mullen Transportation and Cargill Foods to provide relevant training at the Okotoks campus.