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School of Skilled Trades

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 automotive 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.

Growing GP Programs

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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. 

Community & Industry

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School of Skilled Trades

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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School of Skilled Trades

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

News

Highlighting all the important developments you don't want to miss.

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NWP & Tallcree Tribal Govt. Partner to Expand Educational Assistant Training

Jan 27, 2026

Dr. Vanessa Sheane, President and CEO of NWP and Dr. Judy Kim-Meneen, Executive Education Director, Tallcree Education Authority

NWP Finalizes Land & Building Acquisition in Grande Prairie

Dec 18, 2025

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NWP Proudly Announces The CDN Electrical Education Centre

Nov 12, 2025

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