Industry Engagement

At NAIT, we pride ourselves on our strong connections to the industries that drive Alberta. Our apprenticeship programs are designed to provide students with hands-on, practical experience that align with current industry standards, for a strong trades workforce. 

In addition to our commitment to apprenticeship education, we are committed to providing our industry partners with the opportunity to connect, engage, and support our students. 

Industry Consultation

Each year, our programs are reviewed by members of our Apprentice Advisory Councils to ensure students are learning everything they need to be successful in the workforce. Topics discussed include program curriculum and desired outcomes, new industry innovations and challenges and program needs such as equipment, work-integrated learning participants and field trip opportunities. 

The education we provide includes training with industry-standard tools and equipment, field trips and labs that provide hands-on learning, and work-integrated learning experiences that puts student learning to the test. 

Support and Giving

The support from our industry partners is immensely valuable to the success of our apprenticeship student experiences. Learn more about the ways your organization can give back to NAIT. 

Next in Trades and Jill of All Trades

Connect with future apprentices at our Next in Trades and Jill of All Trades events. Both events introduce hundreds of high school students and young adults to a career in the trades through hands-on workshops at NAIT. Opportunities for industry include volunteering, and tools and workshops sponsorships. To learn more contact Jennifer Maldonado at nextintrades@nait.ca or joat@nait.ca.

Learn more about Next in TradesLearn more about Jill of All Trades

Other ways to support NAIT apprentices

NAIT Giving

Your support helps fund innovative solutions for students and community partners.   Find out more

Advanced Skills Centre

NAIT has started planning for a state-of-the-art Advanced Skills Centre (ASC) on our Main Campus to provide the diverse and workforce-ready graduates Alberta and industry requires for the future.   Find out more

Have questions?

Our team of Apprenticeship Coordinators are ready to help!

apprentice@nait.ca

News, Events and Stories

Alberta apprenticeship education set to see biggest update in 30 years

NAIT dean will help usher in changes from new Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Education Act

Homebuilder seeks to bolster trades education and boost home affordability

Jay Westman’s birthday party sparks a $15-million fundraising campaign

Provincial funding spurs planning for Advanced Skills Centre, NAIT’s largest-ever project

Polytechnic to grow trades and technologies education with addition of 640,000-square-foot facility

Additional Industry Learning Resources

With decades of experience in skilled trades education, NAIT is a reliable leader in the development and standardization of skilled trades training curriculums. In equal partnership with SAIT, NAIT contributes to the development of Individual Learning Modules (ILMs), standardized training modules for instructors and students in apprenticeship trades and technical training courses.

Discover more about ILMs and access modules or contact us for questions and module consultation using the options below.

Learn more about ILMs & access modules Contact the ILM office

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