Building Careers in Alberta’s Skilled Trades

Trade Pathways provides practical supports to help new workers succeed on the job and build careers in the skilled trades.

For Job Seekers For Employers

How can Trade Pathways help?

Job Seekers

Interested in a career in construction? Learn who Trade Pathways supports, what assistance may be available and how to connect with an approved referral partner.

For Job Seekers

Employers

Recruit and develop new workers with support from Trade Pathways, including wage assistance, recruitment support and resources to remove barriers and help develop successful trades people.

For Employers

Referral Partners

Strengthen your clients’ pathways to employment by connecting them with construction opportunities and post-employment supports to improve job outcomes and long-term success.

For Referral Partners

How Trade Pathways works

Trade Pathways brings together construction employers and referral organizations to help people enter the skilled trades and succeed once they’re employed.

1

Connect

Eligible job seekers access Trade Pathways through approved referral partners.

2

Employ

Trade Pathways works with construction employers to create supported employment opportunities.

3

Support

Practical, needs-based supports help address barriers that can affect success on the job.

4

Build a Career

The goal is continued employment and progression toward apprenticeship and a career in the skilled trades.

Participant supports

Practical challenges can affect success in a new job. Trade Pathways works to identify individualized supports that can help workers succeed.

Tools & Workwear

Help with equipment and clothing needed to get started and work safely.

Transportation

Support to help address transportation barriers to getting to and from work.

Training & Certifications

Training and certifications that help workers succeed in their employment.

Apprenticeship Support

Support for participants progressing into apprenticeship and first-year technical training.

Learn More

Looking for work?

Learn whether Trade Pathways may be right for you and how to connect with an approved referral partner.

For Job Seekers

Looking to hire?

Learn how Trade Pathways can support your recruitment and workforce development needs.

For Employers