b'WHAT IS THE EDGE?The Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre (LRATC) is a leader in career and technical education, preparing our students in thirteen different career areas and trades. A survey of our students shows an over 90% satisfaction rate with their experience at LRATC. We have worked hard to keep our programs current while getting students ready for the workforce. Our staff meet on a regular basis with employers to discuss the trade and the 26 requirements needed for students entering the workforce. Our conversations with trade professionals determined that our students are well prepared in theory and practical applications. However, we learned that we needed to further emphasize the employability skills which complement the theory, skills and practical knowledge. Employers are telling us our students come to them with the critical technical skills but some may need improvement in Workplace Readiness. The workplace readiness skills are just as important to making any organization successful as the content knowledge.The staff is committed to developing comprehensive Work Readiness Skill teachings. The philosophy is:LRATC believes and follows an industry-driven, vocational curriculum that defines, teaches and assessesWork Readiness Skills. In addition to the theory and practical component every program willteach and assess work readiness skills based on the six pillars.'