NEXT in Trades

Engaging the next generation of the skilled trades workforce 

NEXT in Trades is an event series that encourages and empowers youth and people from all backgrounds and abilities to explore careers in the skilled trades.

As one of Alberta’s leading skilled trades and technology training schools, NAIT is invested in raising the profile of a skilled trades education and attracting the next generation of Albertans into rewarding – and well paying - trades and technology careers.  

Explore your potential and discover a career that works for you in the skilled trades!

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A day in the trades

At NEXT in Trades, you'll get the chance to meet with NAIT graduates, staff and industry members who will share their experiences, explore lab and shop spaces, and get your hands dirty by participating in hands-on skilled trades workshops.

 The hands-on workshops are taught by current NAIT instructors in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. Learn more about each workshop below!


Why a career in the skilled trades?  

Skilled trades will continue to be in high demand as there will be more than 256,000 new apprentices needed over the next 5 years in Canada.* This provides endless opportunities for a rewarding and meaningful career that is essential to communities across Canada. 

A career in the skilled trades can provide financial security and independence, benefits, and the opportunity to work in many important industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, oil and gas, and renewable energy.  

At NAIT, we offer several pathways into a skilled trades career including: 

*Source: Government of Canada

Learn more about NAIT apprenticeship training and pathways


Get involved

Help create a memorable experience at Next in Trades by becoming a sponsor or volunteer at an upcoming event. Contact nextintrades@nait.ca to learn how you can get involved.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at NAIT 

NAIT is committed to fostering a learning environment where all people feel safe, valued and included.   At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. 

Our goal, through NEXT in Trades is to directly engage youth, women, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, and diverse communities, many of whom are traditionally unrepresented in the trades, to showcase first-hand the opportunities available to them here at NAIT through our skilled trades and apprenticeship programs.  

Learn more about NAIT’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

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