Wouldn't trade it

From electricians to bakers, carpenters to mechanics, pipefitters to locksmiths, and so many more, skilled tradespeople are in demand in nearly every industry across Alberta. By pursuing an apprenticeship education in the skilled trades, you are setting yourself up to succeed in a wide diversity of careers, where your skills are highly sought-after and respected.

Start your journey in the trades today and build a dynamic, fulfilling career that grows with you.

Secure essential skillsets

When you choose to pursue a career in the skilled trades, you’ll join a respected group of professionals who make a crucial impact on our province every day. Everything from the lights in your home to specialized heavy duty industry rely on their expertise.

By mastering a trade, you'll gain transferable skills that make you in-demand and essential to businesses of all shapes and sizes across Alberta’s vibrant and expanding economy. These skills are in greater demand than ever today, with many industries facing labour shortages and an urgent need to fill roles with qualified professionals.

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Learn practical skills

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Build career resiliency

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Make a difference at work

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Build long-term career success

When you pursue an apprenticeship education in the skilled trades, you’re building the foundation for lifelong learning and career growth. You’ll get practical experience on the job and formal academic learning in the classroom, and you’ll graduate with an established career, a valuable post-secondary credential, and a respected journeyperson certification.

Get started in the skilled trades through apprenticeship education and you’ll build the skills to not only succeed in today's job market, but also to advance and lead in your chosen field. You’ll develop the expertise to seize new opportunities as industries evolve, or to grow into entrepreneurial roles or business ownership. Your career path can expand as far as your ambition reaches!

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Earn respected credentials

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Adapt and advance

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Take charge of your career path

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Experience learning that pays

With today’s rising demand for skilled trades professionals, starting an apprenticeship is a smart investment in your future. As an apprentice, you can jump into the booming job market right away, earning a paycheque for today while you build skills, networks, and a post-secondary credential for tomorrow.

Set yourself up for job success and long-term career growth in the skilled trades, where opportunities are projected to grow significantly in the next decade.

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Secure your future

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Earn while you learn

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Build valuable networks

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Explore a career in the skilled trades

If you’re just starting to consider a career in the trades, you can learn about the opportunities on ALIS.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and start an apprenticeship? Visit Tradesecrets.alberta.ca for the resources you need to get things moving.

Be a skilled trades champion

Add the following downloadable assets to your toolbox and get the message out that a trade is a career to be proud of!

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Whether you share your own story using #WouldntTradeItAB or support others on their journey, you can be part of the skilled trades community in your own way.

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Contact us

An exciting and fulfilling career is waiting for you! If you have additional questions or need more support, call Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training at 1-800-248-4823 (toll-free in North America).