Turning Differences into Strengths
A country’s competitiveness was traditionally based on its natural resources. But to be competitive in the 21st century, we need to focus on people and developing talent within our borders — this is particularly critical as populations age and shortages of skilled talent emerge. Read more
Radio Frequencies Keep Edmonton Workers Safe
Following a fatal incident in 2011, it took little convincing for Blair Buchholtz, Edmonton Transportation Services general supervisor of aggregate and recycling, to try out a new piece of safety technology. Read more
$2 Million WBF Program Expansion
The federal government is expanding training and skills development opportunities for women by investing more than $2 million in the Women Building Futures’ (WBF) Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) Program. Read more