Welcome from the Dean

Sheldon Anderson

As the Dean of the Centre for Trades and Apprenticeships (CTRA) at Lethbridge College, I am very excited to welcome you to our webpage as a current or prospective student, a family member or part of our local, national or global community. No matter your age, race, gender or socioeconomic status, you can find success in our programs. You will find that I am passionate about trades programming, as I hold three Red Seal journeyman certificates myself.

Trades have been part of the foundation of Lethbridge College since it first opened its doors in 1957. Trades are the economic engine of our communities, provinces and country. Our centre can provide you with the critical thinking and problem-solving skills crucial to compete in this fast-paced, exciting environment. We are proud to be part of the solution for solving the skilled labour shortage in Alberta.

Our centre houses the School of Culinary Arts, the School of Construction Trades, the Crooks School of Transportation, and the School of Renewable Energy. Our faculty members bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences in industry that make our theoretical and practical training second to none. We value the student experience and prepare our learners to be economical and societal contributors. We look forward to helping you find a rewarding career in the trades.

Hope to see you on campus soon! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about our programs or a future in the trades.

Sheldon Anderson
Dean

Centre Spotlight

Pathways to the Trades

Opening New Employment Pathways to the Trades and Associated Professions in Alberta is a collaborative program between the Centre for Business, Arts and Sciences, which includes the English Language Centre, and the Centre for Trades. This customized trades program for newcomers is focused on building specific skills needed to succeed in the southern Alberta labour market.

Learn more

Aquaponics research project

In conjunction with researchers from the Aquaculture Centre of Excellence, Rob Sonnenberg is involved in an Integrated Fish and Plant Systems project made possible by a $2.1 million grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Rob’s focus is examining the quality and consumer acceptance of aquaponics produce.

Find out more about this project.

Wind Summit 2024

Calling all industry partners… registration is now open! 

Get involved with Lethbridge College’s industry-focused summit, hiring fair, and open house.  

A one-day event with designed focus groups around industry-related topics, as well as a hiring fair and open house.   

Join us on Thursday, Mar. 7 2024 to help secure a pathway for success in the industry. 

Register here

Lethbridge College apprenticeship student wins national gold medal

A Lethbridge College Plumbing apprenticeship student has earned the title of best in Canada in his age group. Joshua Mandin was announced as the Skills Canada national gold medalist!

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Schools & Programs

School of Construction Trades

School of Construction Trades

Today’s skilled tradespeople create, maintain, and innovate the products of the world, whether by shaping the elements themselves or seeing how the equipment and components come together to make those products. Whether a three or four year apprenticeship will provide you a pathway to the all of great things that a craftsperson can accomplish.

Corri Fellger
Program Assistant
Corri Fellger
Justin Wynder
Program Chair (Electrician Apprenticeship)
Justin Wynder
Logan Fulwiler
Program Chair (Plumber Apprenticeship, Carpenter Apprenticeship)
Logan Fulwiler
Dave Heins
Program Chair (Welder & Wire Process Operator Apprenticeships)
Dave Heins
School of Culinary Arts

School of Culinary Arts

Whether you choose to take our Culinary Arts diploma program, the Weekly Apprenticeship Training System for cooks (WATS), or bakers (Block Release), our hands-on approach will provide you with the experience and knowledge you’ll need to work in the culinary career of your dreams. All three of our programs can lead to a Red Seal designation, allowing you to practice your trade anywhere in Canada without having to write additional exams.

Stephen Klassen
Program Chair
Stephen Klassen
Carole Mickey
Program Assistant
Carole Mickey
School of Renewable Energy

School of Renewable Energy

The School of Renewable Energy is currently home to Canada’s largest Wind Turbine Technician program. We are housed in the new, state-of-the-art Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility, located at the south end of Lethbridge College. Stay tuned, as other renewable energy related programs are currently under development.

Colin Wynder
Program Chair (Wind)
Colin Wynder
Carole Mickey
Program Assistant
Carole Mickey
Audie Ward
Program Chair (Powerline)
Audie Ward
Crooks School of Transportation

Crooks School of Transportation

The Crooks School of Transportation is a progressive school covering Automotive, Parts, Heavy Equipment and Agricultural Technology programs. The school offers all sections of apprenticeship offerings in all these trades as well as a certificate program in automotive service and another in agriculture and heavy equipment technician studies. The school is housed in the new, state-of-the-art Trades, Technologies and Innovation Facility, and it features well-maintained training equipment and professional instructors with substantial industry experience.

Justin Romeril
Program Chair
Justin Romeril
Corri Fellger
Program Assistant
Corri Fellger

Faculty Profiles

Key Contacts

Sheldon Anderson
Dean
Sheldon Anderson
Kevin Wiber
Associate Dean - Trades
Kevin Wiber
Stephanie Schlossberger
Senior Administrative Assistant
Stephanie Schlossberger
Associate Dean – Youth Initiatives
Joelle Reynolds