GreatWest Kenworth
trades

What trades are at
a kenworth dealership?

Parts Technician:

3 year Journeyperson Certificate

Red Seal Certification

Key Traits:

• Organized and analytical

• Works independently

• Good math, communication and computer skills

• Gets along with others

 

Heavy Equipment Technician:

4 year Journeyperson Certificate

Red Seal Certification

Key Traits:

• Interest in machinery

• Logical thinking

• Enjoys life-long learning

• Safety focused

 

the straight facts

Zero Debt Education over 4 years

Demand set to DOUBLE in 10 years for Trade persons in Canada

HET Trade is currently 1,500 technicians short, and projected to rise to 15,000 by 2035 if we do nothing now

The current average age of HET technicians is 41 years old, 25% retirement within 10 years

The Trades are for smart, technical people, who have the tenacity and drive to figure things out

Not the dirty job it once was, the industry went high tech about 10 years ago

$250,000 average starting price of a Heavy Truck.

Getting kids
involved now

Connect with Greatwest Kenworth email us directly at trades@greatwestkenworth.com

Info on how to get kids started, Field Trips to the Dealership, General Questions

…and more resources below

CCA workforce report

careers next gen

SAIT Summer programs

RAP highschool program

greatwest kenworth's story
and why we are involved

Greatwest Kenworth is a FAMILY run business, and has been around for 55 years.
We are passionate about the NEXT GENERATION and helping kids grow and succeed.
We know that for our business to PROSPER we need good people coming up the ranks to help keep our industries running. We recognize there is a HUGE shortage of qualified tradespeople in Canada and are choosing to be part of the solution.

What’s the ASK?

We need parents, teachers, and students to RECOGNIZE the value the trades brings to Canada and the urgent need for good high quality people to work in these industries.
The World of Trades is not going away. We need people in these industries long term, that have the PASSION, to keep learning, fixing, and building for our future.
Continue to CONNECT with industry partners, reach out to help us help you, we recognize the need and want to be part of the change.
Call us direct or reach out to any of the programs listed inside.

(403) 253-7555

Locations

Grande Prairie | Clairmont, AB

7202 98th Street
Clairmont, AB T8X 5B1

Fox Creek TRP Store, AB

204A Highway Avenue
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0

Red Deer, AB

6739 67th Ave.
Red Deer, AB T4P 1K3

Balzac, AB

292217 Prime Avenue
Balzac, AB T4B 2T3

Calgary, AB

5909 6 St. SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1L8

Medicine Hat | Redcliff, AB

1901 Broadway Ave. E.
Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0

Lethbridge, AB

3995 2nd Ave N.
Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C8

Get in Touch with GreatWest Kenworth!