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2009 - 2010 Technical Training - Attend and be successful!

 

The 2009 - 2010 Technical Training Calendar is now available for viewing. Check out the training opportunities waiting for you.

Click here for seat availability in your trade.

Technical Training - What is it and why enroll?

 

Funding for Apprentices and Employers

 
 

As an apprentice, or as an employer of apprentices, Federal Provincial Programs and Funding is a must read! Learn more about Employment Insurance Benefits, the Supplemental Unemployment Benefit, the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit, the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, the Tradesperson's Tools Deduction, and the newest federal support program, the Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG).

   

Information for Foreign Trained 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 Foreign Worker Program

 

Alberta students benefit from WorldSkills equipment

 
 

Thousands of Alberta trades and technology students will benefit from state-of-the-art equipment purchased by the Alberta government for WorldSkills Calgary 2009.

Click here to read more.

 
 

News & Announcements

 

 

What's New in the Trades?

 

  • A CD for special needs apprentices is available for the first period exam in the Heavy Equipment Technician trade. See Heavy Equipment Technician. (November 17, 2009)
  • A CD for special needs apprentices is available for the second period exam in the Parts Technician - Materials Technician trade. See Parts Technician - Materials Technician. (November 17, 2009)
  • A new exam for the I.P./Qaulification exam is now active in the Millwright trade. See Millwright. (November 16, 2009)
  • A new exam for the I.P./Qualification is active in the Boilermaker trade. See Boilermaker. (November 16, 2009)
  • A new course outlines is released in the Carpenter trade. See Carpenter. (November 12, 2009)
  • Required hours of work experience for the second period in the Lather-Interior Systems Mechanic trade are changed from 1620 to 1560, affecting the Qualification Program as well. (November 12, 2009)
  • A new course outline is released in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade. See Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic. (November 12, 2009)
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Did You Know?

 
 

The most common age of Alberta's apprentices registered for the first time is 19. (2007/08 Annual Report)

 
     
 

Quick Quiz

 
 

The acronym OPET stands for what?

Outdoor Property Entitlement Treaty

Open Pit Extension Treaty

On-site Possessions Entitlement Transfer

Outdoor Power Equipment Technician