Alberta Invests in Skilled Trades Future | Calgary News

Premier Danielle Smith unveils Alberta’s $29 million Skilled Trades Training Centre in Grande Prairie, part of a $100M provincial push to tackle labor shortages and future-proof the economy. The facility trains in high-demand trades like auto tech, carpentry, and heavy equipment, built after the closure of the Fairview campus. With 80,000 apprentices registered in four years — an 85% jump — Alberta aims for 33,000 seats by September. New programs include a charter high school for grades 7-12 focused on hands-on trades training, plus expanded funding for healthcare and tech centers, all designed to align education with industry needs and ensure a steady pipeline of skilled workers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7040fa621df8f8ff