Summary
Bow Valley College is seeking a consultant to conduct a comprehensive review and strategic alignment of the college's academic programs and support services to ensure a program mix responsive to workforce needs, including alignment with the Alberta Jobs Strategy and Health Workforce Strategy. The scope includes assessing programs based on employment outcomes, student demand, long-term viability, and government priorities, as well as identifying gaps and outlining short-term (3 year) and long-term (5-7 year) new program opportunities. Deliverables include a program alignment plan (80% of programs aligned with workforce needs), a services alignment plan (70% of non-academic expenses supporting the student journey), and an optimization plan for programs/services to be launched, revised, consolidated, or suspended, with a project budget of $200,000 CAD.