Post-secondary Pathways
Post-secondary Pathways
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Students can choose from a wide variety of options after high school. Exploring a variety of possibilities will help prepare you to make an informed decision about what you want to pursue next.
GAP year programs
GAP year programs
Design your own experiences that will move you forward in exploring possibilities and gaining valuable skills
Planning an intentional GAP year can be extremely valuable. Here are some of the purposes a GAP year can fulfill:
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For tips and resources to help you plan a purposeful GAP year, check out the Canadian Gap Year Association or talk with your Learning Commons Facilitator.
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For tips and resources to help you plan a purposeful GAP year, check out the Canadian Gap Year Association or talk with your Learning Commons Facilitator.
Apprenticeship pathways
Apprenticeship pathways
Learning skills for a career through an apprenticeship, earn a post-secondary credential and get paid along the way
Pursuing an apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage while you are learning your trade.
Students can pursue an apprenticeship in any of the 47 trades recognized in Alberta. Learn more on the Trade Secrets website.
Students who complete their apprenticeship in Alberta earn a post-secondary credential that can also give you credit toward other post-secondary programs at some institutions.
Alberta's 47 apprenticeship programs span a wide range of skilled trades. Some trades are more complex than others--and so are their apprenticeship programs. That’s why not every program results in the same credential.
Depending on your program, you could earn one of four types of apprenticeship education credentials. Visit the trade profile for your program to find out which credential you will receive.
(Information from tradesecrets.alberta.ca)
Credits from apprenticeship programs can be transferred to some post-secondary programs. For details, go to transferalberta.alberta.ca and search transfers by planned or completed programs from Apprenticeship and Industry Training. For example:
Electricians with a Red Seal are awarded 6.5 credits to Electrical Engineering Technology diploma at SAIT;
Students with an Alberta Journeyperson certification may receive up to 27 credits towards a Diploma in Business Administration - Management at Portage College.
Check out the minimum and recommended academic requirements for each of the trades:
Post-Secondary Institutions
Post-Secondary Institutions
Our province offers a wide range of post-secondary institutions offering educational programs to meet every interest.
For more information, please contact:
Ginny Bergsma, Off Campus Teacher Email
County Central High School, Noble Central School, Picture Butte High School, Coalhurst High School, Prairie Winds High School, Palliser Beyond Borders
Charlene Foster, Off Campus Teacher Email
Brant Christian School, Calgary Christian High School, Calgary Islamic School, Heritage Christian Academy, Master's College, National Sports School
Ginny Bergsma, Off Campus Teacher Email
County Central High School, Noble Central School, Picture Butte High School, Coalhurst High School, Prairie Winds High School, Palliser Beyond Borders
Charlene Foster, Off Campus Teacher Email
Brant Christian School, Calgary Christian High School, Calgary Islamic School, Heritage Christian Academy, Master's College, National Sports School
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