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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…
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