EDMONTON — The Alberta government is investing an additional $300,000 to support BLUprint, a hands-on skilled trades learning program at TELUS Spark Science Centre through 2027.
According to a release, the money builds on the more than $880,000 investment made in 2024 to launch the first two phases of BLUprint, including outdoor try-a-trade activities and indoor exhibits featuring virtual reality simulators and hands-on learning.
“By introducing young people to the trades early on, BLUprint helps them make informed decisions about apprenticeship education and other post-secondary pathways while supporting the skilled workforce Alberta needs now and in the future,” the release reads.
BLUprint is a partnership between TELUS Spark and the Calgary Construction Association that connects skilled trades learning with science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education and gives children and youth opportunities to explore the trades.
Phase one’s try-a-trade activities included a carpentry corner, toddler zone, activation carts and Maker Mondays led by tradespeople.
Phase two began construction in December 2024, and the final New Builder exhibit opened in June 2025.
BLUprint has welcomed more than 100,000 visitors, including more than 40,000 students.
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