The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) is building a stronger future for Alberta youth.
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TEPF congratulates Luke on receiving a Trades Careers #Apprenticeship Bursary! He completed the TEPF Trades Careers Carpentry program in 2024 and is well on his way through his apprenticeship journey, beginning his 2nd year of Carpentry apprenticeship early next year. #TEPF
Thank you, Trico Communities, for supporting our 25th Annual Legends for Learners as Course Games Sponsor! We were proud to present the Apple Award to Patrick Chiu in recognition of Trico's generosity. @TricoComm
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TEPF is pleased to see President & CEO Barb Simic featured among skilled trades leaders discussing the Government of Canada’s $430M investment in training. We look forward to creating more pathways for youth through innovative programs like Trades Careers.
🔨 What does a $430 million investment in skilled trades mean for Canadian workers?
More training. More opportunities. More skilled workers building Canada’s future.
We asked leaders from across the skilled trades what this investment means for workers, apprentices, and their communities.
Here’s what they had to say.
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🔨 Que signifie un investissement de 430 millions de dollars dans les métiers spécialisés pour les travailleurs canadiens?
Plus de formation. Plus d’opportunités. Plus de travailleurs qualifiés pour bâtir l’avenir du Canada.
Nous avons demandé à des leaders des métiers spécialisés de nous expliquer ce que signifie cet investissement pour les travailleurs, les apprentis et leurs communautés.
Voici ce qu’ils avaient à dire.
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Today, on what would have been his birthday, TEPF honours the life & work of Brad Rudyk with a new annual $1,000 memorial apprenticeship bursary, made possible by @UACanada affiliates.
#UALocal488 and #UALocal496 apprentices can apply by Nov. 20, 2026:
tepf.ca/apprenticeship-bursa….
We welcome the Government of Canada's $430M+ investment in UTIP over five years. We're grateful for past support of our Trades Careers program and look forward to future opportunities to work together to prepare Canada's next generation of skilled tradespeople.
#SkilledTrades
Thank you, Alberta Millwrights Local 1460, for your support as Trades Careers Champion Sponsor at our 25th Annual Legends for Learners! We value your training partnership and sponsorship and were proud to present the Apple Award to Jason Harrison. #LegendsForLearners2026 #TEPF
Great connecting with students and families at CBE’s Unique Pathways Information Night! Thanks to our training partners and Trades Careers alum Alex for helping showcase exciting opportunities in the skilled trades. Winter 2027 applications are open at tepf.ca/get-started/.
Thank you, UA Local 488, for supporting our 25th Annual Legends for Learners Charity Golf Tournament as Champion Sponsor, Trades Careers! Your generosity helps empower Alberta’s youth. Chris Waples and Rod McKay accepted the Apple Award on the union’s behalf. #TEPF #UALocal488
Enormous gratitude to @BuildingTradeAB for outstanding support as the Tournament Presenting Sponsor of our 25th Annual Legends for Learners Charity Golf Tournament! We presented the Apple Award to Terry Parker and Rod McKay who accepted on behalf of BTA. #LegendsForLearners2026
Congrats to Ezekiel Burr, recipient of the Derald Fretts Memorial Bursary! A TEPF Trades Careers graduate, Ezekiel is now a third-year plumbing apprentice with Balzers Canada, helping build Calgary’s Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Facility. 📷Ezekiel & foreman Logan Bachand (r)
October 8 is #WorldDyslexiaDay, a reminder that there are many ways to learn, create, solve problems & build a successful future. Through early literacy support & opportunities to explore skilled trades careers, TEPF helps young people discover & develop their strengths.
We're exciting to be exhibiting and speaking at BUILDEX Alberta! TEPF President & CEO Barb Simic will share her expertise during the following session: T501 – Engaging Youth in Construction Careers, October 22nd at @ 10:30 AM. Learn more: bit.ly/45DvgNW. #BUILDEXAlberta
We celebrated #AlbertaApprenticeshipDay with our training partners at UA Local 488 and our friends at @BuildingTradeAB. Thank you to UA 488 for hosting apprentices for lunch and prizes, and for supporting Alberta’s next generation of skilled tradespeople. #Skilled Trades #TEPF
On the #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation, we honour residential school survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the lasting impacts of colonialism. At TEPF, we remain committed to learning, building relationships and advancing Reconciliation.
Happy Alberta Apprenticeship Day! TEPF helps young people explore skilled trades, access industry training and transition into apprenticeship. Today, we’re celebrating with our #TradesCareers training partners at Alberta Pipe Trades College in Edmonton. Photos to come! #TEPF
TEPF brought together our Calgary training partners for a Lunch & Learn to reflect on our Trades Careers work, share ideas and discuss future priorities. Thank you to IBEW Local 424 for hosting and to our partners for their continued collaboration. #TradesCareers #TEPF @IBEWLU424
TEPF joined labour, industry & government partners at the 2026 @BuildingTradeAB Conference. Thanks to BTA, a founding partner of Trades Careers, for bringing partners together. 📷#1: TEPF CEO & President Barb Simic with @lesliechurch MP, Parliamentary Secretary (Labour). #BTA2026
Thank you #UAlocal496, for supporting our 25th Anniversary Legends for Learners Charity Golf Tournament as Wine & Hole Sponsor and for your valued partnership with our Trades Careers program. We were proud to present the Apple Award to James Campbell. tepf.ca/donate
Congratulations to Nowell on receiving a TEPF Trades Careers Apprenticeship Bursary! After completing our #Carpentry program in high school, Nowell is now a first-year #Electrical apprentice with a plan to earn his Red Seal and build a career in the #SkilledTrades. #AlbertaTrades
TEPF congratulates Andrew on receiving a Trades Careers Apprenticeship Bursary! Andrew, who took the TEPF Electrical program, recently passed his third-year apprenticeship exam and is now officially a fourth-year apprentice, working with Trotter & Morton. #Electricians #TEPF