Business & Industry

Time to nominate top employers of youth, aboriginals and persons with disabilities
Nomination deadline is November 20

Do you know an Alberta employer who has worked hard to increase the number of youth or persons with disabilities in the workplace? Do you know a self-employed Aboriginal woman who should be recognized or an employer who has increased workplace diversity in other ways? If you do, now is the time to nominate them for an Alberta Business Award of Distinction.

• Information bulletin
• Award information

Program plants seeds for long-term growth of northern Alberta forest industry

A new Government of Alberta program will educate youth about the forest industry, the careers it offers and ways to preserve and sustain Alberta’s forests. Fostering Forest Stewardship will bring educational programs, materials and resources to primary and secondary schools and community groups in northern Alberta. News Release

Partnership builds homes and careers on the Piikani First Nation

The future is looking a little brighter for members of the Piikani First Nation thanks to a skills-training partnership between the nation and the federal and provincial governments.

• News Release