Info Sessions and Updates

Apprenticeship and the IT Sector Request for Interest

AIT is extending an invitation to Alberta’s Information Technology (IT) representatives to attend an upcoming online information session regarding a Request for Interest (RFI) that the Government of Alberta is launching. This information session will explain the flexible ways the apprenticeship learning model – a combination of classroom and on-the-job instruction – may assist workforce development in Alberta’s IT sector. 

Apprenticeship education offers:  

• The ability for students to gain real-world experience and earn while they learn. 
• Flexible program development, delivery, and assessment options.  
• An education credential that can lead to further educational pathways.  
• The option for an industry recognized certification (journeyperson certification) for experienced workers.   

More information on apprenticeship education and trade designation in Alberta can be found on our Industry Pathways page.   

Join us at an information session to learn about the exciting opportunities available to apply the apprenticeship learning model to new occupations in Alberta and how Alberta’s apprenticeship system may be able to help the IT industry develop talent.  

Below, you will find registration links for two online sessions, held October 16, and October 30, 2024. Please register for the session that best fits your schedule – there is no need to attend both. 

• October 16 session
• October 30 session

Please share with anyone in your organization who may be interested in learning how apprenticeship may help workforce development in Alberta’s IT sector.  

Championing Apprenticeship Education

• October 2023 Career and Technology Education Council (CTEC) Conference Presentation

April 2023 Minister Industry Roundtable

On April 18, 2023, the Honourable Kaycee Madu, Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions, held an industry roundtable discussion with industry stakeholders. The session was an opportunity examine and share perspectives on the transformation that has already occurred under the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act and to consider future strategy.

The event included presentations on how our province is modernizing our skilled trades system, workforce opportunities in the skilled trades, and strengthening apprenticeship education, including the role of Period Exams in apprenticeship education. Slides from these presentations can be found in the link below.

• April 2023 Minister Industry Roundtable Slides 

Stakeholder Sessions with AIT Leadership

AIT staff leading the implementation of the Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act hold regular briefing sessions with industry stakeholders to provide updates about the progress of initiatives and activities related to the new act. 

Email us to receive information about upcoming sessions. 

Slides from past sessions:

• November 2023 Quarterly Session with AIT Leadership
• June 2023 Quarterly Session with AIT Leadership
• March 2023 Quarterly Session with AIT Leadership
• November 2022 briefing session 
• July 2022 briefing session
• April/May 2022 briefing session
• March 2022 briefing session
• January 2022 briefing session
• September/October 2021 briefing session

Industry Education Series

This series is intended to educate individuals who regularly interact with apprenticeship programming. Sessions will provide a deep dive into the operational details of apprenticeship under the new act. 

• Email us to receive information about upcoming sessions. 

Past Industry Education Sessions - Slides and Recordings