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2008 - 2009 Technical Training

 

Need to register for technical training? Seats are filling up fast! Attend training and be successful.

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Technical Training - What is it and why enroll?

 

Apprenticeship Update: Spring/Summer 2008

 
 

Stay informed! This issue of the Apprenticeship and Industry Training newsletter includes articles about Alberta’s top apprentices, instructors, and employers for 2007; a spotlight on Grande Prairie’s “Trades Work for Women” program; a special insert about  the success of Aboriginal  people in the trades…and much more.

   

Information for Temporary Foreign Workers

 

Detailed instructions are now available for employers on the process for hiring Temporary Foreign Workers, and for non-Canadians seeking employment in Alberta's compulsory certification trades.

Click here for information on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

 

WorldSkills : Calgary 2009

 
 

From September 1-6, 2009, Calgary, Canada will host over 900 competitors from 49 countries at the 2009 WorldSkills Competition. WorldSkills is the pinnacle of excellence in skilled trades and technologies training.

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News & Announcements

 

 

What's New in the Trades?

 

  • A new Temporary Foreign Worker Qualification Application is now ready for use. Please use this targeted application for Temporary Foreign Workers rather than the standard Qualification Application. (July 29, 2008)
  • A newly released Occupation Competency Profile is now available for the Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor occupation. (July 29, 2008)
  • A new Course Outline is released in the Locksmith trade. (July 29, 2008)
  • A new Trade Certificates and Credits Order has been published for the Steamfitter - Pipefitter trade. See See Steamfitter - Pipefitter. (July 23, 2008)
  • Updated textbook and resource lists for the Auto Body trade are now available. See Auto Body Technician, Auto Body Prepper, Auto Body Refinisher, Auto Body Repairer. (July 17, 2008)
  • A new second period theory exam counseling sheet has been released for the Hairstylist trade. See Hairstylist. (July 16, 2008)
  • A new course outline has been issued for the Communication Technician trade. See Communication Technician. (July 5, 2008)
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Alberta-certified workers are employed across Canada and around the world!

 
     
 

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