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EDMONTON — Through the Alberta Industry Skills grant, four organizations are being provided with more than $5 million to help bolster careers.

The grant aims to equip workers with industry-certified, transferable skills that meet the needs of Alberta’s growing economy.

Labour shortages remain a persistent challenge for various sectors, so the grant program is structured specifically to partner with employers, industry associations and advocacy organizations to develop training solutions.

The four organizations and projects being awarded grants are:

CWB Group – Expanding Non-Destructive Testing Certification, $1.45 million

This project will provide 120 individuals with training and certification in ultrasonic phased array non-destructive testing, a cutting-edge weld safety and quality inspection technology new to Alberta, explains a release.
With applications across construction, oil and gas and aerospace, this project equips participants to write the industry-recognized certification exam.

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Thermal Insulation Association of Canada – Building Mechanical Insulation’s Sustainable Future, $1.5 million

This project will train 300 Albertans in foundational skills needed for long-term careers as heat and frost insulators.

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Alberta Aviation Council – Aviation Futures Alberta, $1.5 million

This project will train 266 Albertans for a range of in-demand roles in Alberta’s aviation and aerospace sector. The project combines classroom instruction with hands-on industry internships, preparing participants for careers as flight attendants, ground handling personnel, customer service agents, air traffic controllers and drone operators.

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Technology Alberta – TechFIT Management Skills Training, $718,620

This project will train 200 Albertans working in Alberta’s technology sector with a focus on delivering essential non-technical skills such as management, finance, innovation development and marketing, helping small and emerging tech firms overcome growth challenges.