The Alberta government announced the creation of the Alberta Trades Discovery Centre, a program designed to give students hands-on exposure to careers in the skilled trades in Calgary.
The centre will introduce junior high and high school students to construction trades in a professional environment and helping them make informed decisions about their future education and career pathways.
The Alberta government is investing $6 million over three years to support the centre’s initial implementation and operations.
Students will gain practical experience in “try-a-trade” bays, learn directly from experienced tradespeople and explore the wide range of opportunities available across Alberta’s construction industry.
With more than 250,000 Albertans working in the industrial, commercial and institutional construction sector, and more than 59,000 additional workers needed over the next decade, the centre will support building a strong, future‑ready workforce.
Minister of Advanced Education of Alberta Myles McDougall:
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