Exploring Career Choices

​In partnership with The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) and International Associates of Bridge Structural & Ornamental Iron Workers Local Union 725, students can participate in a free one-semester program to explore ironworking. Students will learn from industry professionals and trainers from Local 725 to prepare students for a future career in this exciting trade. Students will gain skills in various aspects of the ironworking trade: structural, ornamental and reinforcing (tying rebar), as well as developing welding skills.  

• Earn industry recognized credentials in Aerial Work Platform, Telehandler and Fall Protection  
• Training takes place in an industry setting by Journeyperson instructors 

Program B​​enef​​its

• Experience industry training and get a jump start on your industry pathway while still in high school 
• Build confidence through developing learning strategies and skills that support your learning transitions 
• Learn about on-going opportunities and potential employment opportunities 
• Taught by experienced instructors who are connected to industry and support students in making meaningful connections to career pathways 
• Earn high school credits and industry safety credentials ​
  

Student E​​lig​​ibil​​ity

Open to CBE high school students who: 

• Minimum 17 years of age (18 years of age is preferred for employment) 
• Have a strong interest to explore a pathway in the ironworker industry 
• Are excited about taking relevant industry training  
• Have completed the following pre-requisite courses:  
• HCS 3000  
• HCS 3010  
• CSTS 2020 

Considerati​​ons 

• Students are expected to be in attendance each day of the program 
  
• ​If enrolled in this course, students are not permitted to take other summer school courses due to the substantial time commitment to be successful.
• Students are expected to wear the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) 
• CSA approved 8” steel-toed boots (must have the CSA green triangle on boot) 
• Safety clothing that pertains to the industry such as long sleeve shirts, cotton pants, coveralls, etc. 

Program Deliver​y​​ an​d Location

• Students are expected to arrange transportation to and from Local 725 for the duration of the program
• In person at Local 725 Training School (6111 36 Street S.E., Calgary AB T2C 3W2)

Progra​m D​​ates

• Virtual Online Information Session, Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Session Teams Link 
• Summer | Tuesday, July 4 – Friday, July 28, 2023 
• Program Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm 
• In person at Local 725 (6111 36 Street S.E., Calgary AB T2C 3W2) ​​​
  

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