| Location | Olds, Canada | Funding Type | Public |
|---|---|---|---|
| No of Students | 3800 | Establishment | HE Institution / College |
| Founded In | 1913 | Estimated Cost of Living | 22895 CAD |
| Address | 4500 - 50th Street Olds, AB, Canada T4H 1R6 |
Olds College - EST 1913
Founded in 1913, Olds College has been offering quality hands-on education for over a century. We are a distinct, provincially focused institution that supports the teaching and learning of all Albertans. Through our regular programming, continued education, and online and blended programming, we provide accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We are passionate about the Agriculture industry. Through our applied research and integrated learning, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College, specializing in agriculture, horticulture, land, and environmental stewardship. We work closely with the industry to advance and adapt our programming to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.
The Olds College campus is a historical landmark. In the year 1911, Olds College was operating as a provincially funded demonstration farm. It was on November 21, 1913, when it opened as the Olds School of Agriculture and Home Economics, with W.J. Elliot as the principal. Students studied field husbandry, farm mechanics, and domestic science. Traditional roles were followed, as men took the agriculture, mechanics, blacksmithing, and science courses, and women took courses on sewing, food preparation, and managing the home. The College was nearly self-sufficient at the time thanks to the growth and sale of vegetables, grain, livestock, and excess processed food.
Since its beginning as an agricultural and home economics school, Olds College has expanded its program offerings and has grown to offer more career-focused programs over the years. Cooking and sewing classes evolved into our renowned Fashion program, machinery classes have grown to become Agricultural and Heavy Duty Mechanics programs and farming skills as evolved into our Agriculture Management and Horticulture programs.
Vision: Transforming agriculture for a better world.
Mission Statement: Alberta's agriculture community has the talent, knowledge, and thought leadership to lead globally. This result will be produced in a manner that demonstrates stewardship and sustainability.
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