Skilling the North

Future skilled trades professionals, take note. Northwestern Polytechnic's toolbox is expanding to include more industry-replicated learning environments and new in-demand programming in Grande Prairie.

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Skilled Trades

Our Programs

With 12 skilled trades pathways to choose from and ever-growing industry connections, the tools for success and the future you want are within reach. 

Applications open this spring.

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Skilled Trades

Work In Progress

Our new Skilled Trades Training Centre is coming to life. This fall, students will step into a 30,000 square-foot, industry-immersive facility at 112 Street and 100 Avenue. Our purpose-built space will deliver hands-on training using modern tools and technologies. Designed as a collaborative hub for skilled trades education, this new asset will help attract, train, and retain the talent pipeline our industries need to grow and thrive.

Flagship Facilities

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Skilled Trades

Get a Head Start

Through dual credit, future trades professionals are exposed to the industry. Students gain hands-on experience, explore career pathways, and build trade-specific skills while earning both high school and post-secondary credits.

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