Judith Virag is no stranger to embracing new opportunities. More than four years ago, the Hungarian-born founder and owner of Clean Club Calgary didn’t hesitate when taking the leap into
Despite the distant pandemic broadsides, it has been a clambering and bumpy ride for many Calgary businesses and industries. The long festering skilled labour shortage got overlooked, and now it
In many contemporary industries and workplaces, training and education upgrading is no longer an extra, as much as a vital necessity. Academic institutions like SAIT and Calgary’s Haskayne School of
The Germanic system of apprenticeships used throughout much of Europe recognizes 250 to 350 apprentice-based careers that span a broad range of occupations including skilled trades, information technology, business disciplines
Calgary training and education was already being innovatively re-defined when the COVID-19 panic—at least the intense and focused scramble—happened. Some local education experts say that, from sudden Zoom sessions to
By definition, a “trade” is an occupation requiring manual or mechanical skill – a career not suited for everyone. But for those who enjoy manual labour and/or building things, exploring
Bill Borger is familiar with the construction industry’s stereotype – a rough and tough group of workers whose common tongue is swearing and shouting. “In the traditional construction industry, that’s
Throughout Alberta, and particularly in the Calgary area, the perfect storm continues to fuel the hot trend of pursuing a second career. For years, the decision to opt for a
