Currently, there is a serious shortage of professionally trained flooring installers in all areas of the flooring industry, and the housing industry is showing no signs of slowing down in Alberta.  In fact it seems to be exploding and there simply aren't enough trades people to go around.  Alberta is experiencing the worst shortages because of the tremendous boom going on here, but it will not be long before the other provinces begin to experience serious Trades shortages as well.

     As the "Baby Boomers" begin to take early retirement, there is no one behind them to fill in these gaps.   We intend to give links to every academic institution that provides appropriate training for those wishing to enter the flooring trades.   Here we will also provide information on any grants, bursaries or other forms of financial assistance that are available to those wishing to make a career of this profession, as well as other important industry related links.    Scholastic centers that offer professional training in the flooring trades industry are invited to contact us.

A note to institutions already linked to:   if you feel the links given and the logos here are of improper use, please contact us and we will remove them immediately.

Edmonton, Alberta’s standing as a world leader in apprenticeship and industry training is being enhanced with the addition of more than 1,300 new spaces this year for apprenticeship training at post-secondary institutions.   In addition, about 2,500 apprentices at eight post-secondary institutions will have a wider range of career choices with apprenticeship programs.

NAIT confers certificates, diplomas, and applied degrees.  The Institute offers over 200 programs, including 33 apprenticeship offerings, and over 1,200 continuing education courses.  NAIT has approximately 18,300 full-time and apprenticeship students, and more than 43,000 continuing education registrations.   Over 50 per cent of students entering NAIT have previous post-secondary education.

TRADESECRETS!  Alberta apprenticeship and industry training delivered by an industry-driven system.  2007 Apprenticeship technical training schedules are now available.  Alberta is going through an unprecedented boom.   Tradespeople in all areas are desperately needed and the shortage of properly trained tradespeople is so acute that employers are offering very attractive wages and benefits.

Looking for an apprentiship with one of the leading flooring companies in Edmonton?   Cutting Edge Flooring is the place to go.