Building Canada’s Skilled Trades Workforce
As Canada increases its investment in nation-building infrastructure, the success of these projects will depend on a strong pipeline of skilled talent. Polytechnics Canada caught up with the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to discuss how expanding training capacity through its Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) is helping address skilled trades labour shortages.
Peter Leclaire, Vice-President, Academic, and Patti Hergott, Associate Vice-President, Academic Quality & Operational Excellence, explored the evolving role of polytechnic institutions in preparing the next generation of trades professionals.