Trades in the News
Articles and announcements from various sources that feature interesting insights, projects, or calls to action on Aboriginal participation in the trades.
- Jun 25 2009 - 11:11am
Women Building Futures and the Olds College launch Heavy Equipment Operator Program for Women
Women Building Futures is pleased to announce the launch of its new Heavy Equipment Operator Program for Women being offered in collaboration with Olds College. The first class in Edmonton began on June 1.
The next class in Edmonton will start September 14, 2009. Call now to register (780.452.1200).
- Feb 23 2009 - 9:55pm
Know someone who’s top in their trade?
The Industry Training Authority, in partnership with The Province newspaper, is proud to announce the third annual Top in Trades program commencing Sunday, February 22, 2009. - Oct 14 2008 - 7:38pm
Apprenticeship training likely leads to a permanent job
"Nationally, 88% of apprentices who completed their program were employed, compared with 82% of those who did not finish, according to the 2007 National Apprenticeship Survey from Statistics Canada."– expressnews.ualberta.ca – Read Story - Sep 11 2008 - 11:04am
Top provincial honours for Syncrude’s support of Aboriginal apprenticeships
(syncrude.ca)"Syncrude’s leading role in developing Aboriginal apprentices was recognized Friday at the Alberta Apprenticeships and Industry Training Board Awards. The oil sands operator and B.G. Industrial Doctors Inc. shared the provincial honour of Top Employer for Aboriginal Apprentices"
- Sep 11 2008 - 10:50am
Canada’s Mining Ministers’ Endorse Aboriginal Inclusion as a Business Imperative
(CNW)"Boyd noted that during their meeting the ministers discussed, and received reports on, key issues related to the long-term success of the mining sector. These included such topics as Aboriginal engagement and participation, human resources, regulatory performance improvement and research and innovation.
"Key to our discussions was the recognition that the mining and industry sectors along with governments need to encourage and engage Aboriginal peoples and communities in a manner that is inclusive, transparent and characterized by mutual respect," Boyd said."
