Doug Lofstrand has been involved in adult education for over 30 years having worked in the private sector with several large organizations and also spent 3 years working with the Government of Alberta in Apprenticeship and Industry Training. Doug’s background and experience comes from having functioned as an instructor, program manager and department manager in the corporate environment and his direct involvement with trade related programs and industry committees while working with the government.
Doug is a University of Alberta alumnus having completed his Bachelor of Education degree in Adult Education and Masters of Education degree in Adult and Higher Education through the Faculty of Education and Management Development Certificate through the Faculty of Extension. As well, Doug is a certified tradesperson having attained journeyman status in the communication electrician trade. He is eminently qualified to work with clients to address a wide spectrum of learning needs and encourage a culture of life-long learning.
Doug continues to be active in the adult learning community as a member of the Institute for Performance and Learning (IPL), the Association for Talent Development (ATD), former instructor in the Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE) Program offered through the Faculty of Extension, University of Alberta, and as an independent learning consultant.