Location : Lethbridge Alberta, Canada
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By contacting Empower, you’re choosing a team that blends deep technical expertise, Canadian apprenticeship standards, and locally led partnerships to deliver solutions that last. We work side‑by‑side with governments, funders, and institutions to design programs that are scalable, gender‑responsive, and aligned with labour‑market needs.
If you’re looking for a partner who brings clarity, credibility, and a proven model for transforming skills systems at scale, Empower Skilled Trades Foundation is the right place to start.
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By contacting Empower, you’re choosing a team that blends deep technical expertise, Canadian apprenticeship standards, and locally led partnerships to deliver solutions that last. We work side‑by‑side with governments, funders, and institutions to design programs that are scalable, gender‑responsive, and aligned with labour‑market needs.
If you’re looking for a partner who brings clarity, credibility, and a proven model for transforming skills systems at scale, Empower Skilled Trades Foundation is the right place to start.
Need Any Help? Contact us!
info@empowerskilledtrades.org
Working Hours : Sun-monday, 09am-5pm
Copyright © 2026. All Rights Reserved.
Learn In-Demand Skills

Gain practical, job-ready welding skills through hands-on training designed to prepare you for real-world projects and long-term career success.

Build a Career That Lasts

Skilled welders are always in demand. Our program helps you take the first step toward stable employment, career growth, and financial independence.

Create Opportunity Through Trades

Whether you’re starting fresh or changing paths, our welding training program turns motivation into real skills and meaningful opportunity.

Welding Training Program

Program Overview

Our Welding Training program equips students with the foundational skills and knowledge required to begin their apprenticeship in Canada. Focused on safety, tool operation, and welding fundamentals, the program ensures learners are apprenticeship-ready and prepared to meet Canadian entry standards in the welding trade.

Key Learning Areas

Safety & Codes
Introduction to Canadian workplace safety standards, welding regulations, and construction codes governing residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Tools & Equipment
Hands-on training with essential welding tools, including MIG, TIG, and stick welders, grinders, cutting torches, clamps, and protective gear.

Welding Fundamentals
Basics of metal types, welding techniques, joint preparation, filler materials, and proper welding practices.

Fabrication & Installation Techniques
Methods for fabricating, joining, and maintaining metal structures in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

Blueprint Reading
Understanding welding symbols, schematics, and construction drawings to accurately interpret project requirements.

Applied Math & Measurement
Core calculations for metal dimensions, angles, fit-up, and precise measurement in welding applications.

Workplace Readiness
Preparing students for employer sponsorship, apprenticeship registration, and career opportunities in the welding trade.

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Bringing light where it’s needed most

Students graduate with the basic requirements to qualify for welding apprenticeships in Canada, gaining the practical skills needed to succeed on the job.

Red Seal–aligned training builds practical skills and confidence while supporting certification pathways and integration into the Canadian skilled trades workforce.

Program empowers underserved communities with access to sustainable careers in welding and metal fabrication trades.

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Build real skills for a career that’s always in demand. Our Welding Training Program offers hands-on learning and a clear path to opportunity. Sign up to express your interest and take the first step toward a brighter future.