Province announces funding to support tradespeople upskilling

Alberta is investing $4 million in an adaptive training pilot to fast-track trades certification for over 200 workers. In what the association’s labour relations specialist called a move that can maximize all workers' career potential, the Alberta government and the Christian Labour Association of Canada (CLAC) have announced a two-year pilot program with $4 million in government funding. Through a personalized...
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