Accepting applications for the January 2027 cohort
Build Your Future in the Construction Industry
Hands-on construction Industrial training.
Industry-recognized safety certifications.
Real-world project experience.
Power AI is a no-cost, government-funded training program delivered by Manpower in partnership with Red Deer Polytechnic and Braintoy. Over 12 weeks, participants develop practical industry skills, earn recognized safety certifications, and build the workplace readiness needed for careers in the construction and infrastructure sector. Explore career pathways, strengthen workplace confidence, and gain valuable experience with local employers.
Funded by the Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration.
Training Structure
A straightforward pathway from workplace preparation to hands-on learning and real work experience.
1 WEEK
Communication, teamwork, employability, foundations of digital skills and workplace readiness.
6 WEEKS
Practical exposure to construction and trades, including relevant safety training.
Carpentry | Electrical | Plumbing | Welding | HVAC | Construction
1 WEEK
Practical digital tools for construction documentation and everyday productivity.
4 WEEKS
Apply your skills in a real workplace with on-the-job experience and job placement support.
Employment Readiness Services
Build the workplace skills employers value most, including communication, teamwork, professionalism, problem solving, time management, digital literacy, job search strategies, interviewing, networking, and workplace expectations.
Learn how technology is used on modern job sites, including digital forms and checklists, mobile reporting, scheduling, job and task tracking, workplace communication, project coordination, safety documentation, and basic record keeping. No advanced technical or AI experience is required.
Explore construction and building environments through introductory training in plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems, electrical, welding, carpentry, blueprint reading, construction math, tools and materials, workplace safety, and industry-related problem solving.
Work toward industry-recognized safety training, including First Aid, WHMIS, CSTS, Fall Protection, and Aerial Work Platform. Subject to the approved curriculum and provider requirements.
Apply your skills through four weeks of unpaid work experience with local employer partners in construction related environments. Work experience helps you build workplace confidence, demonstrate your abilities, expand your network, and pursue employment opportunities.
- Current resident of Red Deer and surrounding areas
- Currently unemployed or underemployed
- 18 years of age or older
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with a valid social insurance number (SIN)
- Currently receiving employment insurance (EI), eligible for EI, or received EI in the last 5 years
- Ready, willing, and able to commit to full-time training and employment
- Have basic familiarity with computers or smartphones
- Willing to learn practical hands-on skills and new workplace technologies
- Reliable transportation and valid Class 5 driver’s license
No previous construction experience or advanced AI knowledge is required to explore Power AI.
Still not sure if you’re eligible?
#100-4911 51st Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 6V4
877-577-5327
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Power AI
