Slate Affiliates

Slate Training Centre | Alberta Wildfire Services | Career Path Services



Slate Training Centre

Slate Training Centre provides computer and business training to individuals in need of updating, or acquiring the necessary computer skills to compete in today’s highly competitive job market.

Slate Training Centre offers various Diploma and Certificate programs. Whether you are starting a new career and have no work experience or you have extensive work experience and just need some software skills to increase your employability, STC has a program for you!

In 1998, the training centre introduced five provincially licensed full-time Diploma programs ranging in length from 19-26 weeks. The response to these programs has been very positive; confirming that there is a need for computer proficiency in today’s job seekers. While each of the Diploma programs has seen many successes over the last couple of years, the training centre identified that there is a need for shorter-term training for individuals who already have office experience. In response to this need, Slate Training Centre launched three licensed full-time Certificate programs, ranging in length from 8-12 weeks, last year. The Certificate programs are designed to provide individuals who have office experience with the computer skills they need to obtain full-time employment as quickly as possible.

Much of the success for graduates of the training centre can be attributed to the individualized training approach that is used to assist students in developing time management and organization skills. Together, with training in a simulated business environment, students are using and developing skills on a daily basis that will assist them in their employment. On-going job search support is provided to assist students in preparing for, and obtaining, long-term and meaningful employment.

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Contact Information:

Dale Tucker - Assistant Director

Kendell Olkanych - Admissions Manager

950, 10130 103 Street
Edmonton, AB T5J 3N9
Ph: (780) 424-1338
Fax: (780) 424-8819

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Alberta Wildfire Services, a division of Man Friday Ltd.

Man Friday Ltd. is an Aboriginally owned and locally operated company for over 10 years, specializing in supplying casual labour to a wide variety of industrial companies. To meet Alberta Sustainable Resource development's wildland firefighting requirements, the division of Alberta Wildlife Services was created in 2000 to manage the assembly of firefighters for the forest fighting season.

AWS is currently under contract with ASRD to provide trained WF Type II personnel, crew transportation vehicles, and fire crew equipment. During emergency situations, AWS provides additional WFC Type II crews to coincide with government demands; in both the 2002 and 2003 season, AWS employed over 90 personnel during a 5 month work period.

For more details regarding Alberta Wildfire Services, a division of Man Friday Ltd., email Employment Inquiries.

Alberta Wildfire Services, a division of Man Friday Ltd. Brochure | Get Adobe Acrobat

Employment Opportunities (.pdf) (to be given)

Contact Information:

Robert C. Slaght - President

Shauna M. Walsh - Project Coordinator/Administrative

Ph: (780) 424-1280

Fx: (780) 481-6300

Last updated: October 9, 2003

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Career Path Services Ltd.

Career Path Services Ltd. is an approved training provider for the government of Alberta for the WFM Type II Training Program. Our program is delivered at an isolated training site equipped with classrooms, field training facilities, living accommodations, eating quarters, and an after-hours study area. CPS feels this type of setup reduces the likeliness of high absenteeism percentages, that may have occurred had the training been in a large municipality with no on-site living quarters.

Graduates of our accredited training program gain certification and safety training in:

  • WF Type II Certification
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  • TDG-Ground & Air
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  • Standard First Aid
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  • H2S Alive
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  • GPS Orienteering
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  • Chainsaw Safety
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  • Radio Operator
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  • Bear Awareness
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  • WHMIS
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  • Fitness Testing
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    As of 2003, Career Path Services Ltd. offers forest firefighting certification for both the Ministry of British Columbia and the United States of America, increasing possible employment opportunities for successful graduates.

    For more details regarding Career Path Services Ltd., email Training Inquiries.

    Career Path Services Ltd. Brochure

    Training Schedule (.pdf) (to be given)

    Contact Information:

    Robert C. Slaght - President

    Shauna M. Walsh - Project Coordinator/Administrative

    Ph: (780) 424-1280

    Fx: (780) 481-6300

    Last updated: October 9, 2003

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