NAIT is pleased to offer the Accelerated Trade Entry program in partnership with the Government of Alberta. This program will support eligible newcomers interested in entering the trades.
Meanwhile, the Government is supporting us by sponsoring $900.00 CAD in tuition fees for such courses
The 3-year pre-apprenticeship program initiative is designed to support newcomers to Canada, interested in apprenticeship training while reducing the cultural, financial and language barriers these individuals face.
The Program development is a collaborative effort between NAIT’s Continuing Education and the School of Skilled Trades. The program will:
The demands for trades are very high and will only increase as time goes on. Here is a visual that shows how that demand is growing and why a career in trades is a good investment into your future.
To qualify for this program, you must have one of these Immigration statuses in Canada:
TRDE150 - AIT Entrance Exam Preparation
ELTR115 – Electrical Trade Basic Skills
HETN702 - Heavy Equipment Technician Job Readiness
PLMR702 - Plumber Job Readiness
RACM702 – Refrigeration & HVAC Mechanic Job Readiness
To get started, interested candidates must complete the Accelerated Trades Entry Assessment – TRDE 160. This online assessment evaluates your reading, math, and applied math levels to guide you through the available trades pathways.
Before registering for the online assessment, you must have a CLB3 (or higher) test result and a NAIT student ID.
E-mail: continuingeducation@nait.ca
Call: 780.471.6248