http://alis.alberta.ca ALIS News alis.alberta.ca en Government of Alberta Sun, 19 May 2013 06:00:00 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://alis.alberta.ca/images/interface/aliswithwordmark.jpg http://alis.alberta.ca 144 76 http://alis.alberta.ca http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=183 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7056 Mon, 6 May 2013 06:00:00 -0600 An apprenticeship training program is a combination of on-the-job training, work experience and technical training in a trade. From day one, apprentices earn a salary for their time on the job. more

]]> An apprenticeship training program is a combination of on-the-job training, work experience and technical training in a trade. From day one, apprentices earn a salary for their time on the job. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71003035&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7060 Mon, 6 May 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Instrument technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing. more

]]> Instrument technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/videoplayer/player.aspx?vk=4214 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7063 Mon, 6 May 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Instrument technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing. more

]]> Instrument technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control instruments used in industrial and commercial processing. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=8742 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7066 Mon, 6 May 2013 06:00:00 -0600 This is an easy-to-read publication for low literacy individuals that are interested in learning about the trades or working within the trades as a career choice. Through answering two major questions - What are the trades? and How do people enter the trades? readers explore various trade options such as welder, mechanic, hairstylist, carpenter and cook through the stories of 7 people. more

]]> This is an easy-to-read publication for low literacy individuals that are interested in learning about the trades or working within the trades as a career choice. Through answering two major questions - What are the trades? and How do people enter the trades? readers explore various trade options such as welder, mechanic, hairstylist, carpenter and cook through the stories of 7 people. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/hs/ep/pps/apprenticeship.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7069 Mon, 6 May 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Your first step is to find out about apprenticeship training. Apprenticeship training provides you with on-the-job training, work experience and technical training in a trade. more

]]> Your first step is to find out about apprenticeship training. Apprenticeship training provides you with on-the-job training, work experience and technical training in a trade. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=115 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6998 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 A certain amount of stress at work is normal and necessary—it gets you going and helps you focus on the tasks at hand. But too much stress can undermine your performance, drain your energy and affect your health. more

]]> A certain amount of stress at work is normal and necessary—it gets you going and helps you focus on the tasks at hand. But too much stress can undermine your performance, drain your energy and affect your health. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71002877&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7002 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Airline pilots fly aircraft transporting passengers, cargo and mail. With the exception of some small aircraft, a captain and first officer work together on commercial flights. more

]]> Airline pilots fly aircraft transporting passengers, cargo and mail. With the exception of some small aircraft, a captain and first officer work together on commercial flights. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/videoplayer/player.aspx?vk=4895 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7006 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Airline pilots fly aircraft transporting passengers, cargo and mail. With the exception of some small aircraft, a captain and first officer work together on commercial flights. more

]]> Airline pilots fly aircraft transporting passengers, cargo and mail. With the exception of some small aircraft, a captain and first officer work together on commercial flights. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=1384 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7009 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 This survival guide for young, inexperienced workers is packed with information about workplace health and safety regulations and employment standards in Alberta. more

]]> This survival guide for young, inexperienced workers is packed with information about workplace health and safety regulations and employment standards in Alberta. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=6562 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7012 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 This four-page guide provides easy-of-read information about how to stay healthy and safe on the job. It illustrates how to spot danger, use safety equipment, report injuries and share health and safety concerns with employers. Supplemental teaching notes are available too. more

]]> This four-page guide provides easy-of-read information about how to stay healthy and safe on the job. It illustrates how to spot danger, use safety equipment, report injuries and share health and safety concerns with employers. Supplemental teaching notes are available too. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=453 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=7015 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Find links to information on workplace health and safety in the Are You Safe at Your Job? Tip sheet. more

]]> Find links to information on workplace health and safety in the Are You Safe at Your Job? Tip sheet. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=3338 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6766 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Whether you're going back to school or continuing your education, you're making an investment that will pay for itself in many ways. You'll build your skills, expand your career opportunities and may even increase your income. A part-time option offers you the best of both worlds—you can keep earning while you pursue your career goals. more

]]> Whether you're going back to school or continuing your education, you're making an investment that will pay for itself in many ways. You'll build your skills, expand your career opportunities and may even increase your income. A part-time option offers you the best of both worlds—you can keep earning while you pursue your career goals. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71002784&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6769 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Special needs teachers work primarily with children who require special instructional services to help them learn and develop to their potential. more

]]> Special needs teachers work primarily with children who require special instructional services to help them learn and develop to their potential. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/videoplayer/player.aspx?vk=4576 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6773 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Special needs teachers work primarily with children who require special instructional services to help them learn and develop to their potential. more

]]> Special needs teachers work primarily with children who require special instructional services to help them learn and develop to their potential. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ps/fo/paying-post-sec.html http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6777 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Find out about student loans, scholarships, bursaries and other awards. more

]]> Find out about student loans, scholarships, bursaries and other awards. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=27 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6822 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 This easy-to-read publication will make you think about the changes you need to make if you are heading back into the classroom. The book offers tips and tools for being successful as a mature student. more

]]> This easy-to-read publication will make you think about the changes you need to make if you are heading back into the classroom. The book offers tips and tools for being successful as a mature student. more

]]> http://www.speakout.alberta.ca/ http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6888 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Did you know...there are a lot of great resources that will help you develop a plan! Pick up a copy of "This is Your Life" at your student's services or counsellors office and see all the options available to you when considering your career path. There is a unique pathway just for you and post-secondary can be part of it. Did you win that Net book yet? This is your last chance to visit the Speak Out website and give us your opinion. It will only take a few minutes. Your options are limitless...Go For I... more

]]> Did you know...there are a lot of great resources that will help you develop a plan! Pick up a copy of "This is Your Life" at your student's services or counsellors office and see all the options available to you when considering your career path. There is a unique pathway just for you and post-secondary can be part of it. Did you win that Net book yet? This is your last chance to visit the Speak Out website and give us your opinion. It will only take a few minutes. Your options are limitless...Go For I... more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6763 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Head to OCCinfo for typical duties, salary, working conditions and educational requirements for more than 500 occupations. more

]]> Head to OCCinfo for typical duties, salary, working conditions and educational requirements for more than 500 occupations. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/videoplayer/player.aspx?vk=410 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6760 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Automotive service technicians adjust, test and repair engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions, electrical systems and air-conditioning systems, and do wheel alignments. more

]]> Automotive service technicians adjust, test and repair engines, steering systems, braking systems, drive trains, vehicle suspensions, electrical systems and air-conditioning systems, and do wheel alignments. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71003072&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6756 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Automotive service technicians perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faulty operations and repair automotive vehicles and light trucks. more

]]> Automotive service technicians perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faulty operations and repair automotive vehicles and light trucks. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=12371 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6752 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Here are some key questions you should ask your employer about the rules in your workplace. The answers will help you understand the minimum standards required by the Employment Standards Code. more

]]> Here are some key questions you should ask your employer about the rules in your workplace. The answers will help you understand the minimum standards required by the Employment Standards Code. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/careershop/showproduct.html?DisplayCode=PRODUCT&EntityKey=8500 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6818 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Here are easy-to-read profiles on 24 jobs with the job duties, working conditions, hourly wages and listings of related jobs. more

]]> Here are easy-to-read profiles on 24 jobs with the job duties, working conditions, hourly wages and listings of related jobs. more

]]> http://www.speakout.alberta.ca/ http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6883 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Did you know you can begin your plan by talking to your parents, relatives, teachers, counsellor(s), or even your friends and find out how they planned to get where they are now. You will be surprised to hear how people close to you ended up doing what they are doing today. You'll hear some very interesting stories. Did you enter to win a Net book yet? If not, all you need to do is visit the Speak Out website and answer a couple of interesting questions. more

]]> Did you know you can begin your plan by talking to your parents, relatives, teachers, counsellor(s), or even your friends and find out how they planned to get where they are now. You will be surprised to hear how people close to you ended up doing what they are doing today. You'll hear some very interesting stories. Did you enter to win a Net book yet? If not, all you need to do is visit the Speak Out website and answer a couple of interesting questions. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/eps/tips/tips.html?EK=3305 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6736 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 When you volunteer, you share your skills and time with people and organizations in the community without expecting to be paid. Volunteering takes you right into the workplace, giving you a chance to build your experience and demonstrate your employability. more

]]> When you volunteer, you share your skills and time with people and organizations in the community without expecting to be paid. Volunteering takes you right into the workplace, giving you a chance to build your experience and demonstrate your employability. more

]]> http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71001961&SNT_ID=25 http://alis.alberta.ca/ep/news.html?NK=6798 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0600 Sports instructors teach the basics of a particular sport (for example, skiing, swimming, baseball) to beginners and recreational athletes, or help experienced athletes to further develop their skills more

]]> Sports instructors teach the basics of a particular sport (for example, skiing, swimming, baseball) to beginners and recreational athletes, or help experienced athletes to further develop their skills more

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