The Centre for Newcomers in Canada, in partnership with the Trade Pathways Forum under the Alberta Construction Association, is organizing an informative session to help newcomers explore career opportunities and apprenticeships within Canada’s growing trade and construction sectors.
This initiative aims to address Alberta’s skilled labor shortage by connecting newcomers with career prospects in the trade and construction industries.
The Trade Pathways program, part of the Alberta Construction Association, offers support in the form of tools, workwear, transportation, and apprenticeship tuition for eligible candidates hired by participating employers.
The in-person event will take place on Friday, April 11, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Centre for Newcomers, located at 125, 565 – 36 Street NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6K3.
In addition to the job fair, the event will provide post-employment support services designed to meet the specific needs of newcomers. Attendees will learn about various resources available to them, such as wage subsidies, financial assistance for tools and uniforms, and guidance from industry employers on boosting employability in the trade and construction sectors.
An expert panel will also be present to share insights and provide advice to attendees interested in the trades and construction fields.
Event Agenda
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM:
• Expert Panel Discussion: “Pathways to Trades: Untapped Potential”
• Welcome Remarks/Keynote: Trends and Latest Developments in Construction and Trades
• Apprenticeship Pathway: Apprenticeship and Industry Training, Alberta
• Pre-Employment Training: Overview of Trades Programs at the Centre for Newcomers
• Post-Employment Support: Trade Pathways
• Employer’s Perspective: MatrixHR
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM:
• Construction and Trades Job Fair
Companies participating include:
• Alberta Glass
• Bird Construction
• Flynn Group of Companies
• Integrity Group of Companies
• MatrixHR
• PCL Construction
• Raylec Power LP
• Rocky Mountain Solar Co
• Wright Construction
The event also provides post-employment support for newcomers, ensuring a smooth transition into the workforce.
Interested individuals are encouraged to register in advance to secure their spot and explore the wide range of opportunities available within Alberta’s booming trades and construction industry.
Through the Trade Pathways initiative, newcomers who successfully obtain employment in the trades sector are eligible for additional support, including wage subsidies, allowances for tools and workwear, transportation assistance, paid training programs, certifications, and other benefits.
These measures are designed to equip newcomers with the skills and resources needed for a successful career in construction and trades while offering employers access to a skilled workforce.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply to determine their eligibility for the program. To apply and register for the information session, follow the provided links.
