Aurora College is establishing seven new trades and apprenticeship programs for its Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith. Three of these programs will accept students for the 2025-26 academic year: Fundamentals of Mechanics, Fundamentals of Pipe Trades, and Level 1 of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship. The remaining four will launch in 2026-27: Fundamentals of Welding, Level 2 of the Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship, Level 3 of the Plumbing Apprenticeship, and Level 3 of the Heavy Equipment Technician (Off Road) Apprenticeship. Aurora is also planning to upgrade its existing carpentry, plumber, and electrician programs to provide students with the latest tools and technology required for industry-standard training.
