Metal Building Product Installation Training Subsidy for AMBA Members

AMBA members are eligible to receive up to $500 reimbursement towards in-person Metal Building Product Installation training.

• Example of eligible training: Manufacturers’ and Suppliers’ seminars/courses, additional installation courses provided by educators

• Does not include MBSE certification (other AMBA bursaries and awards are available)

• Available to AMBA Members and AMBA member employees

• Maximum $500 annual subsidy per AMBA member company

• Reimbursement of training will be applied towards 2026 AMBA membership dues

• Must provide Certificate of Completion and invoice

• Training must be provided by third party and pre-approved by AMBA

• Available for all courses completed by December 31, 2025

For pre-approval, please complete and submit the following form.

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Start Your Journey as an Ironworker

Start your journey as an ironworker

You want to be an ironworker. You want to fabricate, construct and join scaffolding, structural steel buildings, ornamental ironwork and pre-cast structures. You want to specialize in metalwork and are comfortable working at heights. But you need to learn more and choose from 3 specialized branches of the ironworker trade, which include ironworker – metal building systems erector, ironworker – reinforcing or ironworker – structural/ornamental. You want to learn how to erect and install scaffolding, construction cranes, derricks and other hoisting equipment, including assembling rigging (cables, pulleys, hooks) to move heavy equipment and materials.

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Apply to Contribute to the My Skilled Trades Network

Apply to Contribute to the My Skilled Trades Network

Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) and the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades is building a community of Albertans with experience and knowledge related to one or more of Alberta’s designated trades or apprenticeship education programs. The My Skilled Trades Network (MySTN) community is an opportunity for interested skilled trades experts to share their ideas, opinions, and expertise with AIT on the future of their trades.

Are you a final period apprentice, certified journeyperson, supervisor, employer, trainer, or member of a stakeholder organization with knowledge of one or more skilled trades or Alberta's apprenticeship system? Interested Albertans can now apply to become subject matter experts and be eligible to receive invitations to contribute their perspectives. You may be asked to provide input through surveys, small group meetings, and individual consultation. In addition, qualified individuals in MySTN may be called upon to help evaluate apprentice’s practical skills and work experience.

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Member Spotlight: Metal Strut Solutions Incorporated

Member Spotlight: Metal Strut Solutions Incorporated

An industry leader in the design, engineering and installation of:

• Strut Ceiling Grids

• Medical Support Systems

• MIRO Roof Top Pipe Supports

• Engineered Roof Top Walkways

• Fall Protection Systems

• Mechanical Service Platforms

With 100+ years of combined industry experience, our team is equipped with the knowledge and expertise required to handle the demands of any custom metal channel framing solution to meet our customers’ exact specifications.  We strive to provide our customers with reliable, accurate & cost-effective solutions every time!

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AMBA Metal Building System Erector (MBSE) 2nd year bursary has been increased to $1,500

AMBA Metal Building System Erector (MBSE) 2nd year bursary has been increased to $1,500

To encourage enrollment into the second term of MBSE training at NAIT or SAIT the AMBA board substantially increased the 2nd year bursary.

For details and eligibility information:

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