leveraging advancements like AI and virtual tools. Warren also stresses the importance of partnerships with local industries.“We work with major companies like Pembina Pipeline Corporation, NWR and Nutrien to align our programming with current industry trends and future workforce needs, ensuring students are equipped for tomorrow’s careers,” she explains.These collaborations provide pathways to employment and strengthen future-focused education. With limited sustainable funding for large infrastructure projects, Sturgeon has focused on building experiences rather than buildings. Warren reflects, “We’re finding ways to bring these experiences to students without relying on traditional infrastructure, whether through partnerships, innovative technologies, or cross-sector collaboration.”This resourceful mindset ensures that the division can continue to adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. SUSTAINABILITY AND STRATEGIC GROWTH As Sturgeon Public Schools looks to the future, it is doubling down on innovative partnerships and sustainable practices. Warren highlights the importance of dual credit initiatives, which have flourished under the division’s leadership. “We’ve been successful in securing startup and enhancement grants, forming great partnerships with institutions like NAIT,” she says. She spotlights partnerships that allow students to access high-quality post-secondary education opportunities while still in high school, positioning them for a smoother transition into advanced studies or the workforce. Another key focus for the division is sustainability. “We’re working closely with municipalities to identify areas where we’re duplicating public dollars,” Warren explains.“We can accomplish more without constantly worrying about budget limitations by sharing costs across public entities in a collaborative model enabling the division to stretch its resources further and support initiatives that might otherwise fall through the cracks.” The division is embracing the challenge of crosssector collaboration to sustain its most impactful programs. “It’s heavy lifting,” Warren acknowledges, 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 STURGEON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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