Red Deer Polytechnic is a public post-secondary polytechnic institution in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, offering industry-relevant programs.
Red Deer Polytechnic is a public post-secondary institution operating in Alberta as a polytechnic institution under the PSLA. It is located at 100 Donald Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4R 0V5, Canada, on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. Its mission is to advance economic and social development in Alberta while demonstrating good stewardship. Its vision is to be a resourceful polytechnic, unbound by tradition, and it has five key values.
Red Deer Polytechnic offers more than 100 industry-relevant programs, including apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, degrees and micro-credentials. The institution has four schools: the Donald School of Business, the School of Arts and Education, the School of Health and Wellness, and the School of Trades and Technology. 60% of its programs include work-integrated learning. The homepage reports that 95% of learners obtain relevant employment, and 91% of grads are employed within 6 months.
The main campus is home to the four Schools, research facilities and centres, residence, and the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre. A downtown campus is home to Continuing Education & Corporate Training. Listed facilities include a Campus Store, Food Services, a Library, Study Rooms, a Makerspace, a Tutoring Centre, and Campus Alberta Central learning centres. Almost 4,200 photovoltaic solar panels have been installed on buildings across the main campus.
The Energy Innovation Centre creates solutions for industry through applied research and education in alternative and renewable energy systems. Red Deer Polytechnic is a signatory of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Accord. Through its Green Campus Master Plan, it is committed to becoming a net zero energy institution by 2031.
Admission routes include domestic student application via Apply Alberta, transfer student admission, international student admission, home school applicant admission, and Recognition of Prior Learning and Challenge Examination.