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FIVE FACTS ABOUT OUR TRADES 1
Our skilled trades programs work closely with advisory committees, and many of our trades-related employees are represented by industry associations. Advisory committee members come from industry and are valued partners who provide expertise, oversight and work placements for our college programs. Industry association partners are also valued and include the Lethbridge Construction Association, Lethbridge Auto Dealers Association, Western Equipment Dealers Association, Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association and more.
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We work closely with our Local Apprenticeship Committees (LACs) and Provincial Apprenticeship Committees (PACs). LACs are the grassroots of the apprenticeship and industry systems for designated trades. PACs are responsible for making recommendations about training, certification and standards for Alberta’s designated trades.
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We offer flexible learning options. Students who live outside of the city or who wish to pursue their education while they continue to work can be part of our Cook, Baker and Parts Technician WATS programs. These Weekly Apprenticeship Training System programs involve one day of training at Lethbridge College per week throughout the length of the program.
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We have hosted regional Skills Alberta competitions for more than 15 years. Sheldon Anderson, our Dean of Trades and a 1987 grad of our Automotives program, is on the board of Skills Canada Alberta. Many of our instructors serve as regional, provincial and national judges and volunteer on the provincial skills committees for their respective trades.
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We support joint training partnerships with industry. Our industry partners use our spaces to conduct the most modern and up-to-date training of their employees. In many cases, our instructors can receive this training at no cost and pass new knowledge on to their students. Recent partnerships included AGCO, Western Tractor, Enercon and more.
