Rotating trades at the Parkland campus

Assiniboine is introducing a suite of rotating trades programs at the college’s Parkland campus that will add Applied Electrical Installation and Applied Plumbing Installation to Applied Building Construction. The rotation will include Applied Building each year with Electrical and Plumbing alternating every second year.

“Offering rotating trades at the Parkland campus is crucial to supporting regional learner needs and addressing the shortage of plumbers and electricians in the area,” said Kevin Poirier, Dean of Trades at Assiniboine.

“Prompted from the success of the Carpentry and Woodworking program, we consulted with key stakeholders from the region, province and industry, and are excited to be taking steps to ensure training and career opportunities for local learners that will help meet the needs of the local trades industry.”

The next trades offering in Parkland will be Applied Electrical, starting in September 2022, followed by Applied Building Construction in February 2023. The next year will see Applied Plumbing and Applied Building Construction.

“Parkland campus has so much to offer those in the region interested in training near to home. When we incorporate programs such as these rotating trades, it offers students opportunity without the burden of relocation,” said Valerie McInnes, Director, Parkland campus. “The aim of the Parkland campus is to enrich this region of the province and any time we can offer training that will lead to in-demand career opportunities, we are making great strides in continuing that enrichment.”

All Parkland rotating trades programs will give graduates the opportunity to start a career in their chosen trade and further their apprenticeship training. The college is now accepting applications for Applied Electrical Installation. Find out when the next information session is being held at assiniboine.net/infosession