New to Career Education

CEFL

Career Education is expanding across the province. From Kindergarten to Grade 6, career education and financial literacy development are part of the physical education and wellness curriculum. In Grade 7 to Grade 9, career education and financial literacy exists as a separate subject.
Read the new CEFL draft for Grades 7-9
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Off-Campus Handbook

Learn more about Alberta's Dual Credit framework and program requirements.
Read the Off-campus Handbook
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Work Experience

Work experience is one way students can gather information about the type of work that interests them, and to earn credits while having a job. Review what is available for students in work experience.
Students in work experience
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RAP

RAP stands for the registered apprentice program. Students can participate in this program, once they have a sponsor (a certified Journeyperson to mentor them).
More information on the RAP program
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Dual Credit

Dual credit is a program where high school students can earn both high school credits and post-secondary credits at the same time. Get started today!
Read the Dual Credit handbook
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Career Exploration

There are many ways students can explore different careers. One way is through paid internships through CAREERS: The Next Generation.
Information on how students can get started
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Not sure where to start?

Whether you're exploring a new program, strengthening an existing one, or simply have a question, support is available for career education planning, off-campus education, Dual Credit, student pathways, CAREERS presentations and program development.