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Path Forward

BTA’s Path Forward aims to instill hope and a sense of belonging among Alberta’s Indigenous youth. The truth is, for many Indigenous Albertans, desperation and despair are unfortunate realities and can lead folks down a dangerous path. Addictions, incarcerations, mental health issues, and suicides have plagued numerous Indigenous communities at disproportional rates, for far too long.

STAND UP for Satefy

Stand Up for Safety is a new industry philosophy shared by the 18 building trade unions in Alberta. Our goal is to empower stakeholders at all levels from apprentices to business owners to have the freedom to talk openly about safety concerns on the job. On every job. Every single day. Watch the Stand Up for Safety video, which was shot entirely at Shell Scotford.

Social Procurement Agreements

Social Procurement Agreements put Alberta workers, families, and local communities first.

The members of the Building Trades of Alberta live right here in Alberta. We raise our families here. We pay taxes here. And we want to build infrastructure projects the right way; they become part of our province, and we want them to last. That’s why we support Social Procurement Agreements.

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Build Together

Build Together is a national workforce development program initiated by Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU). Build Together now has chapters across the country. Alberta was one of the first Chapters (Build Together – Women of the Alberta Building Trades) and has been operating since 2015, but our efforts to bring women into the building trades date back much further.

Trade Winds to Success

Trade Winds to Success offers Trade Orientation and Pre-Apprenticeship Training programs, as well as evaluation and follow-up during apprenticeship training. See the Trade Winds to Success website for intake dates. The program has been featured in the Edmonton Journal and was the recipient of the 2013 Senator Thelma Chalifoux Award presented annually by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

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Building Trades of Alberta

The BTA proudly coordinates and promotes the interests of 18 Alberta local skilled trades unions

The Black Gold School Division accompanied the Building Trades and The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) on tours through 4 of affiliates' our world-class training centres: Alberta Pipe Trades College, Electrical Industry Training Centres Of Alberta, Alberta Carpenters Training Centre and Alberta Ironworkers Apprenticeship and Training Plan Local 720.Working in partnership with TEPF, the Building Trades are helping to give direction to the Black Gold school division on their Collegiate school development at Calmar. TEPF has built the Trades program into the preeminent way for high school students to take a hands-on approach to learn about the Trades, in our Apprenticeship Training Centres. Together with our history of building the best workforce in the world, TEPF and the BTA hope to partner with Black Gold for positive and fulfilling outcomes with their collegiate. #buildingtradesofalberta #calmar #skilledtrades #apprenticeshiptraining ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to the Alberta Chambers of Commerce for hosting your Political Action Day and MLA Dinner yesterday. It was a great chance to connect our province's economic drivers with our provincial government.Thank you as well to Premier Danielle Smith and the members of the UCP caucus for engaging with us.#albertachamberofcommerce #chamberofcommerce #abpoli ... See MoreSee Less
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We are very happy to sponsor a table for tonight's YOUCANYouth Services Comedy Night. Kyle Dubé was an incredible community leader and friend who strove to help others find success. He saw greatness in everyone and worked tirelessly to make sure that youth of all backgrounds achieved it. His generosity and passion are deeply missed.The BTA is proud to support the great work of YouCan's team and the wonderful legacy that Kyle has left behind.This year's YOUCAN Comedy Nights are dedicated to the loving memory of our Executive Director, Kyle Dubé. The show will go on. Kyle always said while we do serious work we also need to bring fun and laughter into our lives. Laughter brings joy and healing; we need that now more than ever and, in that spirit, we will see you at the upcoming YOUCAN Comedy Night series, March 11th -13th and March 18th-20th 2024. Thank you for your continued support.#Relentless #YOUCANComedyNights #yeg ... See MoreSee Less
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The BTA is proud to stand in solidarity with CUPE 1505 Wood Buffalo, the CUPE Alberta and the workers of Fort McMurray. Our director Terry Parker joined our labour allies to protest the municipal government’s attempt to layoff hundreds of unionized workers.Thank you to all BTA members and affiliates who came out to support this important cause!#buildingtradesofalberta #fortmcmurray #fortmcmurray #UnionStrong ... See MoreSee Less
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