Alberta’s government is investing $15 million over three years to create a new grant program through budget 2025 that empowers trades unions to provide additional apprenticeship training in high demand areas.
The new funding for union training providers to deliver apprenticeship training is expected to open 650 new apprenticeship seats per year.
All apprenticeship seats funded by Advanced Education will be open to those who meet the eligibility requirements.
This new grant program will be the first partnership of its kind between Alberta’s government and union partners.
“Trades unions play an integral role in skilled trades education in Alberta, offering excellent facilities and instruction for union members and the general public alike,” stated Rajan Sawhney, Minister of Advanced Education.
“By forging new partnerships with unions, we are working together to address rising demand for the skilled tradespeople who build and maintain our province.”
Alberta union training centres that are recognized to deliver apprenticeship training, and/or labour unions directly involved in supporting the skilled trades sector will receive grant proposal invitations.
The funding is capped at $5 million annually over three years.
Those interested in becoming an apprentice can check out the Alberta website.
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