The Educational Partnership Foundation

The Educational Partnership Foundation The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF) is building a stronger future for Alberta youth.

Check out our programs focused on literacy and trades education: Reading...Give it a Shot!, Books for Kids and Trades Careers

Happy 60th Annual International Literacy Day!Strong literacy skills give children a foundation for success in school, in...
09/08/2026

Happy 60th Annual International Literacy Day!

Strong literacy skills give children a foundation for success in school, in their communities and throughout their lives.

Through TEPF’s literacy programs, we work with our partners to put books into the hands of young readers and make reading engaging, rewarding and fun. Today, we celebrate the opportunities that literacy creates and everyone helping young people build skills that can last a lifetime.

Learn more about TEPF’s literacy programs and how you can help: tepf.ca/literacy.

09/04/2026

Congratulations to Benjamin on receiving a $500 bursary from TEPF! The TEPF Trades Careers Apprenticeship Bursary is available to students for each level of apprenticeship education, to a maximum of four bursaries (total of $2,000).

While attending M.E. LaZerte High School in Edmonton, Benjamin completed the off-campus TEPF Electrical program at Electrical Industry Training Centres Of Alberta / IBEW Local 424 Union, where he gained valuable hands-on experience and developed new skills that helped prepare him for the world of work.

Benjamin first learned about the program during a career day presentation at his school and was excited to explore the opportunities available in the trades. He quickly discovered how much he enjoyed the hands-on learning and the chance to build practical skills. Today, Benjamin is registered as a 1st-year Electrical Apprentice and is ready to begin his journey toward becoming a Red Seal Journeyman Electrician. He says the skills and experiences he gained through the program were incredibly helpful in securing employment, and he would recommend the program to any student considering a career in the skilled trades.

Congratulations, Benjamin! We’re excited to see where your skilled trades journey takes you.

A huge thank you to belairdirect generously supporting our Reading…Give it a Shot! Dino Cards and helping to inspire a l...
09/03/2026

A huge thank you to belairdirect generously supporting our Reading…Give it a Shot! Dino Cards and helping to inspire a love of reading in classrooms across Alberta. 📚🦖

Alberta K-6 teachers, don’t miss out—sign up now to receive your free set of literacy collector cards: tepf.ca/reading-give-it-a-shot.

Pencils sharpened. Tools ready. A new school year is here! Whether students are opening textbooks, picking up power tool...
09/01/2026

Pencils sharpened. Tools ready. A new school year is here! Whether students are opening textbooks, picking up power tools or learning a new skill for the first time, September is all about new opportunities to learn, grow and start building what comes next.

At TEPF, we believe every learner deserves access to educational opportunities and the tools they need to succeed. With the support of our partners, we provide literacy programs in schools and hands-on skilled trades training for high school students across Alberta.

As students head back to class, we also want to recognize the teachers, school staff and other educators who encourage, guide and create opportunities for young people every day. We’re grateful to work alongside so many dedicated education partners and wish you all a rewarding and successful school year.

Here’s to a great year of learning, discovery and new possibilities.

Learn more: tepf.ca

Calgary Summer Class of 2026! This summer, 80 students completed TEPF’s Trades Careers program in Calgary and area. Acro...
08/31/2026

Calgary Summer Class of 2026! This summer, 80 students completed TEPF’s Trades Careers program in Calgary and area. Across seven classes, students gained hands-on experience and explored Red Seal trade pathways in Carpentry, Electrical, Finishing Trades, Hairstylist, Ironworker, Pipe Trades and Welding.

Throughout their training, students built practical skills, learned from experienced trades professionals and discovered the many opportunities available in Alberta’s skilled trades. We were proud to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize the hard work and commitment they brought to their training.

Congratulations to all of our students as you take your next steps. We look forward to seeing where the skills, experience and connections you made this summer take you.

Thank you to our Funding, Training and Education partners for making these opportunities possible. Your continued support helps young people explore rewarding career pathways while contributing to the strong, skilled workforce Alberta needs for the future.

Learn more about TEPF’s programs at tepf.ca.

📷 Joe Howe

Employment and Social Development Canada | Building Trades of Alberta | Oil Sands Alliance | YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) | RBC | Enserva | Crystal Creek Homes

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Maher, a longtime friend and supporter of TEPF. Over the years,...
08/28/2026

We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Peter Maher, a longtime friend and supporter of TEPF.

Over the years, Peter generously supported our work in many ways, from donating auction items to emceeing our Legends for Learners Charity Golf Tournament and joining us on the course as one of our Legends. His warmth, generosity and willingness to lend his support made him a valued part of the TEPF community.

Peter will be greatly missed, and we are grateful for the many years of friendship and support he shared with our organization. We extend our sincere condolences to Peter’s family, friends and all those who knew and loved him.

08/27/2026

Thanks to the generous support of the Linda Putnam Legacy Fund at Calgary Foundation, 726 students at Banting and Best School, Alex Munro School and Penbrooke School received brand-new books through our Books for Kids program during the first half of 2026. Each student also took home a set of Reading…Give it a Shot! literacy collector cards, designed to make reading fun while helping build key literacy skills.

We are grateful for the Linda Putnam Legacy Fund’s support in helping us provide these resources to young readers in Calgary.

If your organization is looking for a meaningful way to give back, consider supporting Books for Kids and help us bring the joy of reading and the value of literacy to more children across Alberta. Visit: tepf.ca/books-for-kids.

Edmonton Summer Class of 2026! This summer, 83 students across eight classes completed TEPF’s Trades Careers program in ...
08/26/2026

Edmonton Summer Class of 2026! This summer, 83 students across eight classes completed TEPF’s Trades Careers program in Edmonton and area. This included Red Seal trade pathways through programs in Carpentry, Electrical, Pipe Trades, Ironworker, Boilermaker, Finishing Trades, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), and Bricklayer. We were proud to celebrate their achievements and recognize the hard work, commitment and new skills they demonstrated throughout their training.

Congratulations to all of our students as you take your next steps. We’re excited to see where your experience in the skilled trades takes you.

Sincere thanks to our Funding, Training and Education partners for making these opportunities possible. Your continued support helps young people explore rewarding career pathways while contributing to a strong, skilled workforce for Alberta’s future.

Learn more about our programs on our website: tepf.ca.

📷 Vienna Kozicki

Employment and Social Development Canada | Building Trades of Alberta | Oil Sands Alliance | YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) | RBC | Enserva | Crystal Creek Homes

Congratulations to the Calgary and Edmonton-area students who successfully completed the two-week Boilermaker Work Smart...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to the Calgary and Edmonton-area students who successfully completed the two-week Boilermaker Work Smart Program with Boilermakers Lodge 146 in each of those cities!

Throughout the program students gained valuable hands-on experience, developed new skills and explored the opportunities available through a career in the skilled trades. We’re excited to see where their next steps take them.

Sincere thanks to our funding, training and education partners for making opportunities like these possible. Your continued partnership helps TEPF provide young people with meaningful pathways to rewarding careers while building a strong, skilled workforce for the future.

Employment and Social Development Canada | Building Trades of Alberta | Oil Sands Alliance | YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) | RBC | Enserva | Crystal Creek Homes

Less than two weeks remain to get your donation to TEPF matched up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLi...
08/19/2026

Less than two weeks remain to get your donation to TEPF matched up to 50% by Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink (BFK)! Use the link below to make your donation to TEPF until August 31, 2026.

All donations will support TEPF’s Literacy and Trades Careers programs, building stronger readers, learners, skilled tradespeople, and leaders!

Donate now: rogerscharityclassic.com/educational-partnership.

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