SACI opens new building at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute (SACI) held a grand opening at Lethbridge Polytechnic and will let high school students earn both high school and college credits while taking hands-on courses in trades, agriculture and healthcare.

The Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute (SACI) held a grand opening at Lethbridge Polytechnic on Friday. The institute allows high school students to earn both high school and college credits while receiving hands-on training. SACI is organized to give early exposure to trades, agriculture and healthcare pathways. Students complete online work alongside their regular high school curriculum and spend Fridays at the SACI building on the Polytechnic grounds. Known details: - SACI offers three career pathway systems: trades, agriculture and healthcare. - Attending students do online coursework during the week and spend Fridays at the SACI facility for practical training. - Funding from Alberta Education and partner school divisions is reported to cover most extra costs and to provide transportation when needed. - Officials including the minister for Advanced Education and a local MLA commented that the collaboration exposes students to trades and supports transition to post-secondary training or work. - SACI is reported to be one of 28 similar programs operating in Alberta. Summary: Officials said the program aims to help students explore career options and build confidence through hands-on learning, which is reported to also support classroom engagement. Undetermined at this time.