Full Name
Alanna Marklund
Organization
Special Representative for Youth, Diversity and Indigeous Relations - UA Canada
Speaker Bio
Alanna Marklund – Special Representative for Youth, Diversity and Indigenous Relations – United Association - Canada
Since Nov 2017, Alanna Marklund has worked with the UA Canadian National office in Ottawa, ON as the representative for Youth, Diversity and Indigenous Relations. Her role works to expand opportunities in the UA for underrepresented groups entering the trades. She collaborates with the UA Canada training department to develop curriculum designed to improve awareness and educate on the needs of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Additionally, she works with various programs to encourage the retention of skilled trades workers and underrepresented groups, as well as initiatives that encourage youth of all backgrounds to enter the piping trades.
In 2015 Alanna competed in the UA International Apprenticeship Competition in Ann Arbor, MI in the welding category. She was the first woman to compete in the competition in its more than 50-year history. She was also awarded the Allyn Parmenter and George Bliss UA Directors Training Award. This award recognizes an apprentice who demonstrates exceptional leadership and honors the ideals set forth by the UA Standard for Excellence.
After receiving her Journeyperson status with Red-Seal endorsement and Alberta certified Grade-B Pressure Welding certification, Alanna Marklund started her career at Alberta Pipe Trades College as welding instructor where she delivered various welding curricula to apprenticeship students. Prior to this, Alanna began her career with the United Association in 2012 and Local 488 in Edmonton AB.
Since Nov 2017, Alanna Marklund has worked with the UA Canadian National office in Ottawa, ON as the representative for Youth, Diversity and Indigenous Relations. Her role works to expand opportunities in the UA for underrepresented groups entering the trades. She collaborates with the UA Canada training department to develop curriculum designed to improve awareness and educate on the needs of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Additionally, she works with various programs to encourage the retention of skilled trades workers and underrepresented groups, as well as initiatives that encourage youth of all backgrounds to enter the piping trades.
In 2015 Alanna competed in the UA International Apprenticeship Competition in Ann Arbor, MI in the welding category. She was the first woman to compete in the competition in its more than 50-year history. She was also awarded the Allyn Parmenter and George Bliss UA Directors Training Award. This award recognizes an apprentice who demonstrates exceptional leadership and honors the ideals set forth by the UA Standard for Excellence.
After receiving her Journeyperson status with Red-Seal endorsement and Alberta certified Grade-B Pressure Welding certification, Alanna Marklund started her career at Alberta Pipe Trades College as welding instructor where she delivered various welding curricula to apprenticeship students. Prior to this, Alanna began her career with the United Association in 2012 and Local 488 in Edmonton AB.
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