Centre For Excellence

About Us

Dean's Welcome Message

Thank you visiting us online. This site shares information that will help you on your path with school, work, and life in Alberta. The School of Global Access is an inspiring and creative place to learn. We welcome and embrace different viewpoints and worldviews.We foster an inclusive, collaborative approach to teaching and learning and centre a respect for differences at the core of everything we do.

As Dean, I am proud to say this is a place where learners, staff, and instructors all grow and thrive. We are committed to the whole learner through work-integrated and competency-based learning, and our employees have a passion to see learners succeed; it is central to the ethos of our School.In addition to our work with learners, we are energized by our projects with educators, employers, and our community partners, whether we’re developing new courses, helping employers connect with qualified, skilled employees, or seeking solutions to issues that affect us all. We hope you’ll find what you need here and join us as we learn, grow, and thrive together.

~ Hana Taleb Imai, Dean, School of Global Access

What We Do

For over 20 years we have worked with learners, newcomers, and Alberta employers to help you become job ready.

Our work helps narrow Alberta’s skills gap, supports our province’s economy, and promotes a vibrant, diverse community. Our staff and faculty embrace teamwork and meaningful connections, and our programs provide entry points and pathways to post-secondary programs and workforce opportunities for you. With a service-based perspective focused on authentic learning, we employ our experience and staff expertise to add value across our campus community.

Our Commitments. Our Goals.
Global Mindset

We are citizens of the world. Our commitment to global competencies promotes understanding and collective wellbeing.

Global Mindset

We are citizens of the world. Our commitment to global competencies promotes understanding and collective wellbeing.

Inclusive Practice

We are a welcoming community. Our inclusive teachings and learning spaces promote resilience and adaptability.

Inclusive Practice

We are a welcoming community. Our inclusive teachings and learning spaces promote resilience and adaptability.

Intercultural Learning

We encourage diverse perspectives. Our intercultural competence training builds bridges across cultures.

Intercultural Learning

We encourage diverse perspectives. Our intercultural competence training builds bridges across cultures.

Innovative Approaches

We challenge the status quo. Our applied research and cross-disciplinary campus collaborations inform real-world solutions to address timely, important issues facing learners, faculty, and our shared community.

Innovative Approaches

We challenge the status quo. Our applied research and cross-disciplinary campus collaborations inform real-world solutions to address timely, important issues facing learners, faculty, and our shared community.

Every day we champion:

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Contact Us

For more information on our applied research projects contact 403-410-3400 or email sgareception@bowvalleycollege.ca


Contact Us

For more information on our applied research projects contact 403-410-3400 or email sgareception@bowvalleycollege.ca

Our Resources

We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. Learn more

Our Resources

We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. Learn more

What's New

Our innovative applied research projects focus on immigrant advancement, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and resource development. Learn more

What's New

Our innovative applied research projects focus on immigrant advancement, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and resource development. Learn more

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