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A local philanthropist has given the largest individual donation ever made to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

During an announcement on SAIT campus Tuesday, $30 million was given to the technical school by David Bissett, who has donated millions to various initiatives and causes across the country. The funds are allocated for SAIT’s future school for advanced technology that will set the school apart as a leader in digital transformation and education, according to David Ross, SAIT president and CEO.

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“Digital technology and the need for students to have skills in that area are more important than ever, and we believe accelerating. David Bissett’s gift today, I think, is going to truly transform not only SAIT but I believe education in southern Alberta,” said Ross.

The money from Bissett will enhance the opportunities SAIT can offer its students and support the school’s industry partners, who will hire the next generation of digitally savvy talent, said Ross.