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Federal and provincial funding boosts Trade Winds’ Indigenous apprenticeship program – Electrical Business Magazine
February 5, 2025 Trade Winds to Success is receiving federal funding of nearly $5 million to train over 290 Indigenous apprentices in support of Canada’s Housing Plan. “Communities across Canada need housing quickly. Investments like this one in the Towards Net Zero Residential Construction project is growing and training our workforce to build the homes […]
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Helping more Indigenous talent enter the skilled trades in Edmonton
From: Employment and Social Development Canada January 29, 2025 To support Canada’s National Housing Strategy and encourage more people to join the skilled trades, the Government of Canada is investing in local opportunities to train and recruit the next generation of workers needed to build a strong and certified workforce. Today, Minister of Employment, Workforce […]
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Media Advisory – Minister MacKinnon to announce support for skilled trades training for Indigenous apprentices
From: Employment and Social Development Canada The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, will be in Edmonton to announce funding for skilled trades training for Indigenous apprentices and help achieve Canada’s Housing Plan goals. The Minister will be accompanied by Member of Parliament Randy Boissonnault. A photo opportunity and media availability will […]
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Building the Perfect Corporate Training Experience
January 23, 2025 Introduction to Corporate Training: Importance of Customized Training Experiences in Modern Organizations In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving workforce dynamics, corporate training has become a cornerstone of organizational success. Yet, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to training often falls short in addressing the diverse needs and aspirations of modern […]
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Alberta invests in skilled northern workforce – again!
Jan 07, 2025 The province is doubling down on its investment in Alberta’s future workforce with a big boost to the Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB) program. This investment marks the second straight year of major funding increases, bringing the total funding boost to nearly $1.1 million since 2023-24. With this year’s funding increase, an […]
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Funding announced to support Indigenous students entering skilled trades – Pipestone Flyer
December 13, 2024 Trade Winds to Success is expected to enroll 156 participants over the next three years The Alberta government recently announced a $1.5 million investment into Trade Winds to Success, an Indigenous-led non-profit organization that helps Indigenous students train for careers in the skilled trades. “Meeting the needs of industry and maximizing opportunities […]
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Alberta Supports Indigenous Trades Training – Country 106.5
Dec. 10, 2024 The Alberta government is investing over $1.5 million to help Indigenous students train for careers in residential construction. The funding will support the Trade Winds to Success program, which offers a mix of classroom learning and hands-on training. Students will build eco-smart homes for Indigenous communities and earn credits toward a carpentry […]
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Skilled trades training for Indigenous students
Alberta’s government is investing more than $1.5 million over three years to help Indigenous students meet Alberta’s residential construction demand. As Alberta’s economy continues to grow, so does the need for skilled tradespeople, and that demand is expected to continue to rise over the next decade. Meeting the needs of industry and maximizing opportunities for […]
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Government of Canada announces investment to support training in the skilled trades in Alberta
From: Employment and Social Development Canada September 5, 2024 The demand for skilled tradespeople is expected to remain strong as the economy continues to grow. Smart investments are needed to support Canadians in taking up apprenticeship training now, and to help them start careers in the skilled trades. That’s why the Government of Canada is […]
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Board by board, these First Nations students are building futures with a new carpentry program – CBC
May 21st, 2024 ‘We want them to have everything they need to succeed in this world’ In a carpentry workshop at a private school near Maskwacis, Alta., Kascey Crier puts the finishing touches on a black skateboard she has built herself. The words “Skateboarding is not a crime” are spelled out in block letters across […]
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