Trade Winds is thrilled to share that we are offering a Pre-trades Plumber, Pipefitter, Welder (3-in-1) training program for First Nations and Inuit status people in Calgary and Treaty 7 Nations. The program is in partnership with UA Local 496, Community Futures Treaty 7, and […]
Our Residential Construction/ Carpentry Program is taught by qualified Journeyperson Carpenters with Red Seal certification, years of on-the-job knowledge, as well as previous teaching experience. Our curriculum is designed to set you up for a career in the trades: Weeks 1-6 (Preparation): Build a strong […]
Have you ever been interested in the welding trade? Applications are open for Trade Winds’ Pre-apprentice Welder Training Program in partnership with UA Local Union 488. Welders play an essential role across a wide range of industries. Their work can include joining and cutting metal […]
Trade Winds is offering an upcoming Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) pre-trades program in partnership with Millwrights Local 1460. Industrial Mechanics, also known as millwrights, play a vital role in the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment. They work in a […]
*All information sessions will be on online for the time being.* The first step to apply to any of our programs is to take an information session. To register for an information session follow these steps: Click the date that works best for you. Fill […]
Edmonton Schedule Carpentry/ Residential Construction November 9, 2026 to March 25, 2027 Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) January 4, 2027 to April 9, 2027 Welder (Pre-apprentice) January 25, 2027 to June 4, 2027 Apply Now Outreach Schedule Bighorn 144A – Residential Construction Program […]
Looking to start a career in carpentry or residential construction? Trade Winds to Success is partnering with Whitefish Lake First Nation 459 to offer our Residential Construction Outreach Program for its members. The program is from November 23rd, 2026 to March 19th, 2027. During this […]
We are thrilled to announce that Trade Winds is offering a Pre-trades Ironworker Program for First Nations and Inuit status people in Calgary and Treaty 7 Nations. The program is in partnership with Ironworkers Local 725, Community Futures Treaty 7, and Aboriginal Futures. The demand for […]
Learn skills to start a career in carpentry or residential construction! Trade Winds to Success is partnering with Chipewyan Prairie First Nation to offer our Residential Construction Outreach Program for its members. Training will take place from August 4, 2026 to November 20, 2026. This program […]
As we continue building pathways for women to join the trades, Trade Winds to Success is excited to announce a tuition-free pre-trades electrician training for Indigenous women in partnership with Dow Canada and the Electrical Industry Training Centres of Alberta. This program will run in […]
