Expanding higher learning in northwestern Alberta Grande Prairie Regional College will become Alberta’s newest polytechnic, providing residents of the Peace Region access to a broader range of learning and employment opportunities. Some parts of this page will not display. JavaScript is not available in this browser or may be turned off. This new designation will support the development of a highly skilled and competitive workforce. Polytechnic status enables Grande Prairie Regional College to create programming that will better support students, businesses and local industry – including apprenticeship education, certificate and diploma programs and high-quality degrees. “I am thrilled that Grande Prairie Regional College will become a polytechnic institution. This move will ensure students will be able to meet their educational needs in their own backyard. Empowering students with job-ready skills helps grow the community, and attracts new investment to the province.”