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Ministry responsibilities of Advanced Education and Technology (AET):Apprenticeship and Industry Training
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Develops program standards with industry.
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Counsels apprentices and employers.
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Provides funding for approved programs.
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Certifies apprentices and occupational trainees.
Adult Learning
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Funds education providers, including research.
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Provides student financial assistance.
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Approves programs of study.
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Licenses and certifies education providers.
Technology
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Provides strategic leadership for science and research in Alberta.
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Manages and funds investments in science and research in three priority areas:
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energy research,
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information and communications technology,
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and life sciences.
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Facilitates technology commercialization and development to build knowledge-intensive industries in Alberta.
The Minister of Advanced Education and Technology is the Honourable Doug Horner.
The Parliamentary Assistant is Mr. Manmeet Bhullar.
The Deputy Minister is Annette Trimbee.
