Centre for Trades & Technology

RDC is already a leading centre for Trades apprenticeship training in Alberta, but our vibrant economy and our growing communities demand more. Employers and learners alike have asked for more space in our existing programs and new training opportunities.

Your College responded by:

• providing more space and new facilities
• allowing high demand programs to grow
• introducing new programs that are in high demand.

Benefits for individuals, businesses and communities include:

• A skilled, capable workforce increases company retention, growth and competitiveness.
• It also makes a significant contribution to our standard of living.
• More central Albertans have the opportunity to stay and work in the region.
• More companies have the opportunity to grow as a direct result of available training and skilled trades people.

Students working in Sprinkler Systems Lab

Success to date
This learning centre has added dozens of new classrooms and shops. A new welding area and a new automotive shop have already been completed. Remaining facilities opened to students during 2008 and early 2009.

Through sustainable centres of excellence, RDC is providing a community-focused learning environment - a catalyst to attract, inspire and retain excellent people.

Learn more about Trades & Technology (pdf)