Employer Training & Trades
Building skills
We can connect you with programs that help you build your
skilled labour force on the job. Whether you are hiring workers
that require certification, applying for wage subsidies or
improving your worksite safety programs, we can help you find the
right training programs.
Apprenticeships
In Alberta, many construction, transportation and manufacturing
trades require that employees complete an apprenticeship program.
You can view a complete
list of compulsory certification trades at the Alberta
government's Trade Secrets website (PDF). In our region, both Red Deer College
and Olds
College offer apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship
programs.
Wage subsidies
You may be eligible for wage subsidy programs and special
incentives to hire recent graduates, aboriginal or foreign workers
or people with disabilities. One such program, the Agricultural Processing Industry Employment
Program is run through the Alberta government and provides a
subsidy of up to $500/month for skill training in Alberta's
processing industry.
The CAEP website has a
comprehensive list of wage subsidy programs or contact
us for opportunities in your industry.
Safety training
The Alberta government and many key industry organizations in
our region are working towards aggressive worksite safety
standards. And the Alberta worker's compensation board offers
discounts up to 20% on premiums for members of their partners in injury
reduction program.
Contact
us for a referral to your industry's safety organization
or view a list of
key industry organizations at the CAEP website.
Other resources
The Alberta government's Trade Secrets website
is a thorough resource on trades, Alberta apprenticeship
regulations and industry training. You can also contact our
office with your questions about employee training
(including safety and driver education) and apprenticeship programs
available in Central Alberta.