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
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.
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
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.
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.
7202 98th Street
Clairmont, AB T8X 5B1
204A Highway Avenue
Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0
6739 67th Ave.
Red Deer, AB T4P 1K3
292217 Prime Avenue
Balzac, AB T4B 2T3
5909 6 St. SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1L8
1901 Broadway Ave. E.
Redcliff, AB T0J 2P0
3995 2nd Ave N.
Lethbridge, AB T1H 0C8
