Alberta College of Social Work

The Alberta Catholic School Trustees Association (ACSTA) is dedicated to promoting and supporting Catholic education across Alberta, through various initiatives and events such as the annual SPICE and Blueprints retreats, and the Excellence in Catholic Education Awards. The ACSTA serves as a faithful witness to the Gospel, guiding school trustees in their mission of governance and faith formation. In addition to its focus on educational excellence, the ACSTA engages with community leaders and stakeholders, exemplified by their MLA Reception, which fosters collaboration and strong support for Catholic education. The organization also addresses contemporary issues, such as the intersection of artificial intelligence and the Church, through events like the Mission Collaboration Initiative Summit. Generated from the website

The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA), founded in 1907, serves as a provincial association supporting 65 locally elected public, Catholic, and Francophone member school boards across Alberta, Yellowknife, and Lloydminster. ASBA is dedicated to empowering exceptional governance in the education system and advocating on behalf of its member boards. With a focus on the responsibilities outlined in the Education Act, each school board consists of elected trustees who are accountable to their communities. Additionally, ASBA honors educational achievements and advocates for essential programs such as the National School Food Program, ensuring that local voices and needs are heard in the realm of public education. Generated from the website

The Alberta Forest Products Association (AFPA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to representing Alberta's forest industry, focusing on sustainability, safety, efficiency, and innovation. With a commitment to responsible forest management, AFPA ensures that Alberta's forests continue to thrive while providing essential renewable products and well-paying jobs for the community. Alberta's forestry companies are recognized as global leaders in sustainable practices, having planted over 100 million trees last year alone. The industry not only supports more than 30,000 jobs across the province but also plays a crucial role in ecological and wildlife research, contributing to the health and resilience of Alberta's forests. Generated from the website