On September 11, 2025, Trade Winds to Success was proud to host a federal government announcement at our Edmonton location. The event, led by Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, unveiled $3.2 million in funding […]
Shaping Tomorrow’s Success: A Year in Review at Trade Winds to Success Trade Winds to Success delivers comprehensive pre-apprenticeship training, employment support, and hands-on learning in residential carpentry as well as commercial and industrial trades for Indigenous students in Alberta. Our programs provide the technical […]
On June 20, 2025, Trade Winds to Success proudly hosted a National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration, bringing together approximately 70 guests to honour Indigenous culture, community, and the achievements of our Indigenous students and graduates. This event reflected of the values of Trade Winds: respect […]
The demand for electricians in Alberta is on the rise, driven by a robust construction sector, ongoing infrastructure projects, and a significant need for skilled tradespeople. With approximately 19,000 electricians employed in the province, Alberta anticipates creating 350 new positions annually through 2025, alongside numerous […]
An Evening to Remember: Trade Winds Receives the Infrastructure Award at the 34th Annual Emerald Awards An Evening to Remember: Trade Winds Receives the Infrastructure Award at the 34th Annual Emerald Awards. On June 5, the environmental community gathered to recognize our shared commitments to […]
Want to gain skills that will help you start a career in carpentry or residential construction? Trade Winds to Success is partnering with East Prairie Métis Settlement to offer our outreach Residential Construction Program for its members. Training will take place from August 11, 2025 […]
At Trade Winds to Success Training Society, our mission is to empower Indigenous individuals in Alberta by providing pre-trades training. We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Carpentry Instructor to support the delivery of our Residential Construction Program, including practical training through the […]
In working towards creating more opportunities for women to join the trades, Trade Winds to Success is excited to announce our partnership with Oteenow Employment & Training Society to offer tuition-free pre-trades electrician training to First Nations women. This program will run in Edmonton, AB, […]
Want to gain skills that will help you start a career in carpentry or residential construction? Trade Winds to Success is partnering with Fishing Lake Métis Settlement and Elizabeth Métis Settlement to offer our outreach Residential Construction Program for members of both Settlements. Training will […]
Recognizing Support for Indigenous Trades Excellence Trade Winds to Success proudly acknowledges and extends our deepest appreciation to Red Flame Industries and the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum for their generous contributions to the success and empowerment of the First Nations women in our Women’s Finishing Carpentry […]
