The IUOE Local 955 Apprenticeship and Education exists to develop and sustain a skilled, adaptable workforce that supports Alberta’s core industries, including oil and gas, mining, construction, and transportation. Established in 1948 as part of IUOE Local 955, we operates in partnership with the union while maintaining a distinct role as a training institution, delivering programs to both union members and the broader public.
IUOE Apprenticeship and Education provides accredited apprenticeship training recognized through Alberta Industry Training (AIT), alongside equipment training, including both small and heavy equipment, and industry-recognized safety certifications. These programs are delivered by qualified instructors and are designed to meet the evolving needs of industry while ensuring high standards of technical competency, safety, and workforce readiness.
As a core component of an integrated workforce system, we support the full workforce lifecycle through training that strengthens recruitment, employment readiness, retention, and re-engagement. Training is delivered through a structured and scalable model that prioritizes in-person apprenticeship and equipment-based instruction while incorporating flexible support programming to increase accessibility and participation. Programs are aligned with real-world conditions, including seasonal work patterns, and continue to expand to include specialized training such as Mobile Crane, and other AIT accredited apprenticeship training.
We increasingly positions ourselves as a public-facing training institution, with the capacity to deliver accredited programs beyond union membership and support broader workforce development across the province. This approach ensures that training offerings remain inclusive, responsive to industry demand, and aligned with emerging opportunities for growth and partnership.
Through this mandate, the Apprenticeship and Education strengthens workforce outcomes, supports industry and government partnerships, and reinforces IUOE Local 955’s position as a leader in workforce development while establishing itself as a recognized training institution serving both members and the broader public.
Browse the Available Courses pages to register for your training.
As a member in good standing of Local 955, working for an employer that contributes into the Training Fund, you may be eligible for training. Training courses taken through Apprenticeship and Education are free of charge for eligible members. Local 955 Apprenticeship and Education may provide up to $750 for training taken through an independent provider. Call the Apprenticeship and Education office before you book to ensure you are eligible, and that you are considering a recommended training provider.
For more information, read our Training Policy here.
Phone: (780) 483-8955
Apprenticeship and Education Office: 3rd floor at the Union Hall #322, 17603 114 Avenue, Edmonton.
Email: [email protected]
