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 […]
Trade Winds to Success Training Society’s Residential Construction Outreach Program Gets $600,000 Boost from TD Bank Group Funding to Help Empower Indigenous Peoples Through Community-Based Carpentry Training [Edmonton, AB – [February 7, 2025] – Trade Winds to Success Training Society is proud to announce a […]
Spotlight on Indigenous women shaping the future of trades during Women in Construction Week (March 6, 2025, Edmonton, AB) As Women in Construction Week and International Women’s Day shine a spotlight on the contributions of women in male-dominated industries, Trade Winds to Success is proud […]
January 29, 2025 Edmonton, AB A momentous step forward was taken in the advancement of the Indigenous workforce as Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, officially announced an investment of $5 million over five years for Trade Winds to Success’ Residential Construction […]
Somerville’s Commitment to Career Development for Indigenous Apprentices Since 2020, Robert B. Somerville established the Somerville Indigenous Trades Apprentice Award in partnership with Trade Winds to Success to demonstrate their dedication to improving the ability of Indigenous employment candidates to pursue a meaningful and sustainable […]
Edmonton, Alberta – December 6, 2024 The continued success of Trade Winds to Success is driven by partnerships that result in a comprehensive training and support system for its students. On December 6th, the Government of Alberta announced their pivotal partnership with Trade Winds through […]
On a day steeped in significance—National Indigenous Peoples Day—Trade Winds to Success unveiled a remarkable project that speaks volumes about the power of community, culture, and education. This project, an eco-smart small home, was more than just a building; it stood as a symbol of […]
A SIMPLE BROCHURE changed the whole course of Andrea Osborne’s life. She was visiting the band office at her boyfriend’s reserve to apply for welfare when she spotted a pamphlet from Trade Winds to Success, a not-for-profit that connects Indigenous people in Alberta to training opportunities […]
