New Alberta company aims to ease skilled labour shortage with virtual reality trades training
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New Alberta company aims to ease skilled labour shortage with virtual reality trades training
Virtual Trades has simulation-based training in 16 trades
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By Noah Brennan
Published Jul 15, 2026
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An Ontario student uses a virtual reality training system that mimics scaffolding installion on October 30, 2019. An Alberta company will offer similar training that allows learners to physically complete tasks in 16 …
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