Ever wonder why sometimes workplace training doesn't stick? It is usually because it lacks a solid foundation. Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES) solves this by integrating core language, foundational skills, safety, and workplace culture directly into technical content so that learning stays and turns into real, daily action on the job.

AWES has spent over 35 years developing customized workplace skills training, curriculum, and research for Alberta and Canadian employers. The organization specializes in adult foundational and essential skills — the communication, literacy, and problem-solving capabilities that determine whether other training actually sticks. From integrated industry-specific workplace English language and communication training to curriculum design, employer toolkits, and Skills for Success frameworks applications, AWES partners with organizations across construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and beyond to help teams work safer, communicate better, and perform with confidence.