APPRENTICESHIP UPDATE                                         SPRING/SUMMER 2008
	NEWS FROM THE ALBERTA APPRENTICESHIP AND INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

Apprenticeship Update is a newsletter published by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board for Albertans. It will be of particular interest to tradespeople, apprentices, employer and employee associations, institutions that deliver apprenticeship training, and anyone thinking about a career in the trades.

In this Issue ...

Message from the Honourable Doug Horner
Entrepreneur recognized for giving back to trades community
Attend Training and be Successful
Apprentices: Why attend technical training?
Employers: Why send apprentices to technical training?
Celebrating excellence in Alberta's Apprenticeship and Industry Training System
Employers recognized for commitment to apprentices' success
Board honours Top Instructors
Nominate your Instructor
Premier announces $24 Million to host the 40th WorldSkills competition in Alberta
Scholarship applications due June 30
Proud to be Certified
Trades work for Women powers up new apprentices
Apprenticeship Update editor retires
Meet your New Board Members
Upcoming provincial apprenticeship or occupational committee or provisional committee meetings
What's new with Alberta apprenticeship technical training partners?
Top Apprentice promotes value of mentorship
Young entrepreneur's success written in stone
Federal grants and tax credits encourage apprenticeship
There are Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Offices in the following locations

Special Edition Insert...

Message from the Board Chair
New award recognizes Top Empoyers of Aboriginal apprentices
Parts Technician apprentice enjoys career choice
A.S.T apprentice steers for success
AIT Board member proud of Métis heritage
APAP project helps aspiring Aboriginal apprentices
Did you know?
Business owner shares tips for success
Louis Bull Tribe encourages members to take up a trade
Multiple trade certificates equal more opportunities
Like mother, like daughter: Love of welding runs in family

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News from the trades and designated occupations