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Did you know that Merit continues to be the fastest growing construction association in Canada?

Did you know that Merit is the 2nd largest provider of high school awards in the province of Alberta, next to the provincial government?

Did you know that Merit has over 1,200 members?

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Information about Merit's Construction Boot Camp

"...Construction Boot Camp was the reason for my success in the trades."

Edmonton's 10th Construction Boot Camp runs

August 18 - August 29, 2008

Register before: July 14, 2008

For more information about Merit's Construction Boot Camp or to register, click on the following links:

Boot Camp Brochure

Boot Camp Application Form

HIGH SCHOOL Boot Camp Application Form

Open Mind Construction Boot Camp Article

If you are a Merit employer and would like to hire a Construction Boot Camp graduate, contact Shaley at 780-455-5999.

A personal story

Read a personal story from a recent MeritTalk magazine.

Is someone you know eager to work in a construction trade, but needs some basic training? Are they curious about what Construction Boot Camp can do for them? It changed the career path of one student. Here's his story: click here.

Some students from the 7th Construction Boot Camp in November 2007

The construction industry is experiencing a serious shortage of workers, so the time has never been better to consider a career in the trades.

Get on the road to a great career! No previous construction experience is required to enter the program and it's at no cost to you!

You'll see immediate employment, a decent income while apprenticing and serious coin when you're done.

Learn:
  • Basics of Construction
  • Workplace Culture Preparation
  • Employability Skills
  • First Aid Training
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
  • Small Tools and Equipment - hands on

For more information contact the Edmonton Merit office at 780-455 5999 or toll free at   1-888-816 9991.

Construction Boot Camp Training is partially funded by Alberta Employment & Immigration.

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