School of Skilled Trades

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Grab the Tools for Success

Turn your mechanical mindset and problem-solving personality into a fulfilling career. Whether your interests lie in transportation or construction trades, we are confident you will find a program that works.

The School of Skilled Trades offers in-demand career paths with apprenticeship training in automotiv e service technician, carpenter, electrician, gasfitter, heavy equipment technician, industrial mechanic, instrumentation and control technician, motorcycle mechanic, parts technician, plumber, steamfitter-pipefitter, and welder.

These careers combine hands-on problem-solving with excellent earning potential and steady job security, making them ideal for individuals who want to build future-proof careers in essential industries.

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School of Skilled Trades

Crank up Your Career

Productive partnerships with industry leaders give our graduates distinctive skills and a competitive edge.

In-demand Expertise

We have a variety of skilled trades certificates and diploma programs that equip students with skills for life. Catapult from the classroom into an impactful career, building, maintaining, and repairing anything and everything that keeps our industries and communities running smoothly.

Certificates & Diplomas

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Pathways that Pay

NWP puts the earn into learn. Our apprenticeships deliver hands-on experience, career advancement, and financial stability.

Discover the Apprenticeship Advantage

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Programs That Work.

From transportation technicians to construction craftspeople, there is an NWP technician or journeyperson in every corner of the skilled trades.

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School of Skilled Trades

Building Momentum

As we continue to add new programming and career streams, NWP is also developing unparalleled trades and technology training facilities where they are needed most.

Trades Expansion

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Construction Trades

Testing Services

Put your skills and knowledge to the test right on campus. NWP is proud to be an approved venue for Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency and Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Certification testing.

Testing Dates

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"Justin Beaucage isn’t one to toot his own horn - but luckily, he doesn’t have to. After completing his first year of apprenticeship at Northwestern Polytechnic, Justin was awarded the 2023 Top Apprentice award for the trade of Parts Technician, an honour that speaks for itself."

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"During his time at NWP, Charles has held multiple leadership positions, including Chair for the Electrical Department and Interim Dean of Trades. However, his favorite role has always been that of an instructor."

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NWP Millwright Instructor Aaron Anderson

"The most rewarding and exciting part of Aaron's job as a millwright instructor is seeing his students succeed. He takes pride in watching his students’ excitement when they understand a concept."

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"Having instructors who care means a lot to Richard Bell. This is an attitude that shapes his time in the classroom and that he sees reflected throughout Northwestern Polytechnic."

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School of Skilled Trades

Grab the Tools for Success

Crank up Your Career

In-demand Expertise

Pathways that Pay

Programs That Work.

Building Momentum

Testing Services

"Wolves are highly social animals because they live in a pack or family according to strict cooperative rules. The pack members are dependent on one another for survival, and they all participate in the care and nurturing of the young."

"Justin Beaucage isn’t one to toot his own horn - but luckily, he doesn’t have to. After completing his first year of apprenticeship at Northwestern Polytechnic, Justin was awarded the 2023 Top Apprentice award for the trade of Parts Technician, an honour that speaks for itself."

"During his time at NWP, Charles has held multiple leadership positions, including Chair for the Electrical Department and Interim Dean of Trades. However, his favorite role has always been that of an instructor."

"The most rewarding and exciting part of Aaron's job as a millwright instructor is seeing his students succeed. He takes pride in watching his students’ excitement when they understand a concept."

"Having instructors who care means a lot to Richard Bell. This is an attitude that shapes his time in the classroom and that he sees reflected throughout Northwestern Polytechnic."

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Search NWP

School of Skilled Trades

Grab the Tools for Success

Crank up Your Career

In-demand Expertise

Pathways that Pay

Programs That Work.

Building Momentum

Testing Services

"Wolves are highly social animals because they live in a pack or family according to strict cooperative rules. The pack members are dependent on one another for survival, and they all participate in the care and nurturing of the young."

"Justin Beaucage isn’t one to toot his own horn - but luckily, he doesn’t have to. After completing his first year of apprenticeship at Northwestern Polytechnic, Justin was awarded the 2023 Top Apprentice award for the trade of Parts Technician, an honour that speaks for itself."

"During his time at NWP, Charles has held multiple leadership positions, including Chair for the Electrical Department and Interim Dean of Trades. However, his favorite role has always been that of an instructor."

"The most rewarding and exciting part of Aaron's job as a millwright instructor is seeing his students succeed. He takes pride in watching his students’ excitement when they understand a concept."

"Having instructors who care means a lot to Richard Bell. This is an attitude that shapes his time in the classroom and that he sees reflected throughout Northwestern Polytechnic."

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