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Merit Contractors Association
1 day ago
Did you hear? Alberta's skilled trades will have a Hall of Fame to call their own. This group will be recognized for their contribution to the success and growth of apprentices across Alberta. Quick facts: • Initially, the Alberta Trades Hall of Fame will recognize inductees through a Government of Alberta website. Long-term plans are underway to develop a more permanent physical space to showcase the accomplishments of Alberta’s skilled trades professionals.• The awards will honour selected recipients from the apprenticeship and trades professional community who have demonstrated such actions/qualities as: o committing to the advancement and improvement of apprenticeship educationo making a meaningful impact in their community and Albertao being a role model for excellence and service to raise the profile of apprenticeship educationo working to change people’s perception of apprenticeship as a valuable form of post-secondary educationo showing a lifelong commitment to the improvement, promotion and involvement of young people in apprenticeship education; and/oro making an exceptional contribution by improving access to apprenticeship for the youth of Alberta• Developing an Alberta Trades Hall of Fame is part of government’s robust Skills for Jobs agenda, which also includes nearly $20 million in increased funding to support and enhance skilled trades and apprenticeship education. ...
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4 days ago
On behalf of our Board and staff, Merit President Malcolm D. Kirkland proudly presented @LittleWarriors with a cheque for $9,000. Funds raised support the essential work Little Warriors does to generate awareness, prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. Little Warriors is a national charitable organization. Their team also advocates on behalf of and with child sexual abuse survivors. For more information on how you can help visit www.littlewarriors.ca#giveback #meritshopproud #Alberta ...
1 week ago
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in our head office! #falalala #skilledtrades #Christmas #construction #meritshopproud ...
2 weeks ago
#GivingTuesday moment... It is this time of year where we take time to pause and appreciate the little things in life. Our team was proud to present tickets to the Military Family Resource Centre for tomorrow night's Edmonton Oilers vs. Ottawa Senators at Rogers Place. Just a little something to say thank you from our family to yours. Enjoy the game! ...
Have you heard? Merit members have access to a variety of benefits - one of which is our expanding Member Perks Discount program! We are proud to work with the team at Pampa Brazilian Steakhouse and share the experience with members. Show your Merit Benefits card and receive 10% discount on all food anytime at Pampa's Alberta locations. Visit our member discount section (bit.ly/2DPjPEN) at meritalberta.com for details! #holidayeats #memberbenefits #meritshopproud #Alberta ...