Skilled people.

Safe workplaces.

Strong teams.

Customized workplace skills training solutions

We develop custom workplace skills training solutions to improve performance and productivity. For over 30 years, AWES has been serving employers, non-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and practitioners across Canada.

Who we are

Our training is targeted and tailored to meet the specific needs of your workplace so that your employees develop skills they will use on the job today and in the future. To browse our resources and courses visit our eLearning Hub.

eLearning Hub

Current projects

Employ Ability

AWES, in collaboration with SRDC and ODEN, is developing an innovative employer-focused training program designed to help employer’s capacity to recruit and retain people with disabilities. Hiring this underutilized talent pool will help employers adapt to labour market challenges and stay competitive. It will be implemented across the provinces of Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. Employ…
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Strengthening Industry Capacity to Support Newcomers

Project Need With a growing influx of newcomers to Alberta, industries like construction, manufacturing, and hospitality are seeing an increased demand for accessible and effective safety training. Many newcomers encounter language, skills, and cultural barriers, which make it challenging to complete industry-standard safety courses successfully. AWES is addressing this need with targeted resources and training…
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eHub for Hospitality

Project Need Alberta’s hospitality sector is one of the province’s largest employers of newcomers — hotels, restaurants, cafés, and resorts are often the first place newcomers gain Canadian work experience. Yet the sector is facing serious challenges that affect both employers and the newcomers they hire. With nearly 11,000 job vacancies recorded in Q2 2025 and a 6.5% vacancy rate —…
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What we do

We work with employers, organizations, and practitioners in any industry to create and deliver targeted training that responds to workplace skills needs.

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Our approach

We integrate foundational skills, language development, workplace culture, and safety concepts with your technical content, workplace tasks, and training needs.

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Benefits of skills training

Organizations who receive workplace skills training report increased productivity, higher retention rates, and enhanced employee engagement.

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AWES assessment

Our online assessment allows users to assess several essential skills, develop targeted training, and create benchmarks to monitor and measure progress.

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Latest articles

3 June 2026

AWES Launches New Project to Support Newcomer Integration in Alberta’s Hospitality Sector

In an exciting new initiative for 2026–28, AWES is rolling out a project focused on helping Alberta’s hospitality employers better support the newcomers they hire. Our latest project, titled eHub for Hospitality:…
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2 February 2026

Launching the AWES eLearning Hub: Practical Resources for the Workplace

AWES is proud to announce the launch of the AWES eLearning Hub, a dedicated platform designed to provide practical, easy-to-use resources and courses that help build stronger, safer, and more…
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4 April 2025

Plain Language: Clear Communication for Every Workplace

Clear communication helps everyone do their job better. When workers understand safety rules, job tasks, or company policies the first time they read or hear them, they can work safely…
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