Workshop 5: Engineering Your Workforce: The Trades & Apprenticeship Pipeline
Thu, Jun 25
|Leduc Business and Entrepreneur Center
Time & Location
Jun 25, 2026, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Leduc Business and Entrepreneur Center, 606 18 Ave, Nisku, AB T9E 7V8, Canada
About the event
Engineering Your Workforce: The Trades & Apprenticeship Pipeline
Unlock the Potential of Your Workforce Are you a business owner struggling to find skilled tradespeople? Or looking to mentor the next generation through practicum partnerships but don't know where to start?
Join us for a resource packed workshop designed specifically for employers in the trades. This isn't just a typical networking mixer - it's a roadmap to scaling your business through strategic education partnerships and government support.
Details
Date: June 25, 2026
Time: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Leduc County Business and Entrepreneur Centre | 606 18 Ave, Nisku, AB T9E 7V8
Registration: $35 +taxes & fees
What to Expect
Access Grants: Expert advice on navigating available provincial and federal funding.
Connect with Schools: Build direct lines to Alberta’s top trade schools.
Visualize the Roadmap: Practical steps for onboarding and training new apprentices.
Hear the Success Stories: A first-hand account from a former RAP apprentice on the process and the payoff.
Featured Speakers
We’ve gathered a very select group of speakers to guide you through the practical tools and strategies you need to maximize the benefits of apprenticeship programs:
Ryan Marshall | NAIT Office of Apprenticeship Ryan will share insights on navigating program requirements and how the Office of Apprenticeship acts as a bridge between employers and the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Josh MacEachern | NAIT Corporate and Continuing Education Josh will discuss industry-driven, flexible training models designed to help employers build, upskill, and retain a high-performing workforce.
Carla Madra | Women Building Futures Carla will share more about how this Canadian non-profit organization helps women explore and build careers in industries where they have traditionally been underrepresented, including construction, trades, transportation, and maintenance. Through industry-recognized training, mentorship, and employment support, the organization empowers women to achieve economic independence and long-term career success.
Panelists
Our distinguished panelists will dive into their trade experiences and the apprenticeship pipeline from both the business and employee perspectives.
In partnership with the Province of Alberta and the Government of Canada, this session is designed to provide you with the direct support programs and services needed to grow your operations. Register Today!