
Calgary, AB - January 18, 2008
President of Alberta Glass - Paul Heyens has been appointed to the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board effective Jan 1st 2008. This prestigious organization oversees trade certification through work experience, technical training, and on-the-job training in order to grow a strong workforce within Alberta.
"This is a further opportunity to support and grow apprenticeship in Alberta. The apprenticeship system in Alberta is second to none throughout the world and I look forward to working with others in our industry to enrich our community and develop bright minds across the province."
Heyens is the president of the Alberta Glass Company, the Chairman of Taiga Bioactives, serves on the Merit contractors association Board of Directors and has previously served as the Presiding officer of Alberta Apprenticeship and Provincial Apprenticeship committee for six years. He was also the Inaugural president of the Provincial Glaziers Association of Alberta and has numerous trade affiliations.