North Eastern Alberta Apprenticeship Initiative connects apprentices and employers
Stats Canada says that more than 360,000 citizens are enrolling in apprenticeship programs every year but notes that only half of those who enrol actually…
Training Programs
Bow Valley College connects jobs with workers at new Aboriginal Construction Careers Centre
A two-year pilot program co-sponsored by the Alberta government, Bow Valley College, NorQuest College, industry and Aboriginal organizations will pave the way for hundreds of…
Oteenow offers successful employment strategies
Alberta has one of the most vibrant economies in the country and despite several months of low oil prices and a shrinking Canadian dollar, business…
Women Building Futures offers new training opportunities for women
Several years ago Alberta’s construction industry recognized the significant role that women can play to ensure a full capacity workforce and thus enhance the vibrancy…
Metis Nation meeting labour market needs of Canadian economy
Findings from the 2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey released on December 10, 2014 show encouraging progress on Métis employment but also significant gaps with the general…
Treaty 6 job fair features employment partnerships and career opportunities
Last month, Treaty Six Aboriginal Skills, Employment and Training Strategy (ASETS) agreement holders and partners hosted “the largest job fair in Alberta organized by First…
BC Hydro blazes a trail of positive workforce initiatives
Canada’s Aboriginal peoples want to share in an equitable future with the rest of the country and for several decades have been utilizing every resource…
Opportunity abounds for Aboriginal communities near oil sands projects
When Pimee Well Servicing approached Cenovus Energy with a proposal for a new oil well service rig in early 2013, both parties could see potential…
BBMA gala honours the accomplishments of Metis students
The 2014 Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards gala took place in Edmonton’s DoubleTree by Hilton West Edmonton Hotel on September 20, marking the ninth year that…
Maskwacîs Cultural College celebrates 40th Anniversary: Nov. 7
On Friday, November 7, 2014, the Maskwacîs Cultural College (based in Maskwacîs AB) will mark its 40th anniversary with a special “Raising The Teepee: Celebrating 40…