From Sept. 9 to 21, Minister Sawhney will meet with post-secondary institutions, government leaders and industry organizations from Ireland, Germany and France to promote Alberta as a world leader in post-secondary education, skilled trades and research and innovation.  

Amid a rapidly growing and diversifying economy, Alberta’s government is committed to helping students get the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the economy of tomorrow. By working with international post-secondary institutions, government bodies and industry, Alberta’s government can learn from their experience and develop strategies to strengthen in-demand skilled trades programs and apprenticeship education.

“Alberta’s post-secondary education system is a critical source of innovation, talent, job creation and economic diversification. Advanced Education’s mission to Europe will showcase the great potential for partnerships and international co-operation with Alberta’s world-leading post-secondary institutions.”

Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Advanced Education

Minister Sawhney will be joined by four members of staff. Mission expenses will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Quick facts

  • In partnership with Advanced Education, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology established the Alberta Bureau for International Education, or ABIE, a not-for-profit organization that will support growing Alberta’s international education sector.   
  • In 2021, Alberta launched the ‘Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs’ strategy to ensure that current and future generations have the skills, knowledge and competencies they need to succeed.

Related information

Itinerary for Minister Sawhney*

Sept. 9
  • Travel to Dublin, Ireland

Sept. 10-12
  • Meetings and briefings in Dublin and Limerick

Sept. 13-14
  • Travel to Lyon, France
  • Attend the 47th WorldSkills Competition

Sept. 15
  • Travel to Bonn, Germany

Sept. 16-17
  • Meetings and briefings in Bonn and Herford

Sept. 18-19
  • Travel to Toulouse, France
  • Attend the European Association for International Education Conference

Sept. 20
  • Meetings and briefings in Toulouse

Sept. 21
  • Return to Alberta

*Subject to change.