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How to Plan Your Education

You can choose to get education or training at any age or life stage. It’s a big decision. This guide will show you how to plan a learning path that keeps you moving toward your career goals.

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Find Your Best Fit

Think about which program and school will best fit the plans you have for your career. Exploring your learning and training options is a key part of career planning. The most important thing you need to know is why you want to take an education or training program.
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Become a Better Learner

Whether you are a student in school or a student of life, you can always keep learning how to learn. Follow these tips to become a more effective learner.
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Make an Action Plan for Attending Post-Secondary

Develop a detailed plan to help you prepare for life as a post-secondary student.
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Questions to Ask When Researching Schools

There are many questions you need to answer before choosing a school. This interactive worksheet will help you find the information you need.
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Questions to Ask Employers When Researching the Job Market

Find out what questions to ask employers when trying to find the education and career that's best for you.
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Checklist for Going to Post-Secondary School

The following steps will help get you started on the road to further education.
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Planning for Post-Secondary: Grades 7, 8, 9 Checklist

Before you know it, you will have to make decisions about work or school. Now is a great time to start thinking about your future!
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Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 10 Checklist

Your time in high school will go by quicker than you can imagine. Before you know it, you will have to make decisions about work or school. Use this checklist to begin planning for post-secondary school.
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Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 11 Checklist

You're almost there. It won't be long before you have to make some important decisions about work or school. If you're in Grade 11, use this checklist to continue planning for post-secondary school.
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Planning for Post-Secondary: Grade 12 Checklist

Ensure you are ready for your transition to post-secondary education and training! Find out about admissions, timelines, money matters, and more. Use this checklist to plan for post-secondary school.
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Part-Time Learning Options

Going to school part-time can give you flexibility to work while you study, take care of your family, or ease your course load.
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Need a High School Diploma?

You may or may not have to go back to school to get the qualifications you need for the post-secondary program you want.
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Dual Credit: Get a Head Start on Your Career

As early as grade 10, you can take dual credit courses to learn about a skilled trade or profession and get you ready to enter the workplace sooner.
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Explore School and Program Options

Once you've identified a career direction and the education and training you need to make it a reality, your next step is to explore schools and programs.
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Occupations by High School Subject

Explore occupations based on the high school subjects that you’re good at or are interested in.
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Student Services at Post-Secondary Schools

From on-campus daycare to student residences to accommodating disabilities, there are plenty of services you’ll want when attending a post-secondary school. This features chart will help you uncover which services are available at each of the 26 publicly funded post-secondary schools in Alberta.

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Post-Secondary Programs

Discover which institutions offer programs of interest to you, how long it takes to complete each program if you attend full time, and what type of credential you earn when you graduate from the program.
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I never thought I'd go to university

Alannah thought university was just for the smart kids who knew what they wanted. But a career day showed her there was a place and a passion for her. Read her story.
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Plan for Graduate School

Are you interested in pursuing further education beyond your bachelor's degree? Not sure where to start or how to decide if it's right for you?
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“What is it like to go back to school as a mature student?”
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Make an Action Plan for Attending Post-Secondary

Develop a detailed plan to help you prepare for life as a post-secondary student.
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Post-Secondary Education and Training Testimonials

Need help getting motivated? View these videos to see first hand how people just like you are pursuing education or training after high school.
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“I’ve figured out what career I want. But what courses or programs will I need after high school?”