About Us

Our Journey Towards
Educational Excellence

At The Educational Partnership Foundation (TEPF), we firmly believe that literacy is a fundamental right for all Canadians, and that literacy and skilled trades are essential for personal and societal development.  

Our commitment to education is rooted in its power to transform lives, combat poverty, enhance labour market participation, and contribute to health and sustainable development. Empowering our youth triggers a positive ripple effect, creating lasting societal impacts.

Rapid growth within our Literacy and Trades Career programs serves as a testament to our unwavering belief in the boundless potential within each and every learner. Together, we have proudly impacted the lives of over 766,000 learners each year and counting.

Founded in 1991, TEPF is a registered Canadian charity based in Alberta.

Our Reach

Elevating
the education experience:

TEPF inspires learner success

Your path
to success starts here:

Access TEPF programs and empower your future

Embark on the journey:

Applications and registrations are open for all TEPF programs

Unlocking 
opportunities
for all:

TEPF’s Programs reach learners across Alberta

Our Team

Barb Simic

President and
CEO

Angie Lachance

Trades Career
Manager

Pina Lamb

Enhancement Coordinator,
Programs & Literacy Programs

Shelley Forbes

Manager, Events
and Programs

Vanessa Rose NCSO

Northern Alberta Trades
Careers Coordinator

Mike Partington

Indigenous Trades
Careers Coordinator