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Graduating from high school? Thinking about continuing your education? Time to Choose has profiles of post-secondary schools, where programs are offered, application deadlines, as well as information on career planning, student funding, and more. 
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Time to Choose Your Post-Secondary Education

Graduating from high school? Thinking about continuing your education? Alis has all the information you need to help you find an Alberta post-secondary program that meets your career goals. You'll find profiles of post-secondary schools, where programs are offered, as well as information on career planning, student funding, and more.

Understand Your Education Needs

You might have a program or career path in mind. Or you may be trying to figure out what you want to do with the next phase of your life. Either way, it is a good idea to make sure the reason you want to get a post-secondary educations fits with who you are. 

What Do I Really Want to Do?
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Plan Your Career

Follow These 4 Steps to Plan Your Career

Career planning helps you make decisions throughout your career, whether you are just starting or planning retirement. Follow these 4 steps to plan your career.
CAREERinsite

CAREERinsite: Online Career Planning Tools

CAREERinsite is your one-stop guide to career planning. You'll find everything you need to plan your work and learning here.
Explore Education and Training

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.
Look for Work

Understand Your Work Preferences

To find work that’s the best fit for you, you’ll need to understand your work preferences. These preferences will reflect your most important skills, interests, and values.
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Look for Work

Use Labour Market Information to Boost Your Career

You want to make good education and career decisions. Discover how labour market information can help you find trends and opportunities in the job market.
Explore Occupations
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Occupations in Demand
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Emerging Occupations
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Occupations by High School Subject

Apprenticeship Occupations

Occupations in Alberta
What Are My Post-Secondary Options?

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.

Learn About Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a post-secondary education program that combines work experience, on-the-job and technical training.

Learn About Post-Secondary Credential Types

Learn about your post-secondary options and the type of certification, diploma or degree that suits your career plan and ambitions.

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.

Study Abroad: Choose the Right Program

If you’re thinking about studying abroad, give yourself plenty of time to research your options and find the opportunity that’s right for you.

Indigenous Peoples Colleges

A number of post-secondary schools across Alberta offer programs for Indigenous Peoples.
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How Do I Make It Happen?
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Explore Education and Training

Pay for Your Education

Whether you’re enrolling in a post-secondary program right out of high school or as a mature student, you’re probably wondering how to pay for your education.
Explore Education and Training

Fund Your Training

Financial support may be available to help you upgrade your education or get occupational training to find a better job.
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Explore Education and Training

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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Explore Education and Training

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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Explore Education and Training

Dual Credit: Get a Head Start on Your Career

You don’t have to wait to graduate from high school to start your post-secondary education. 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.

Additional Resources

Tools and Resources

Resources for High School Students

Find more information specific to high school students to help you figure out what you want to do with the next phase of your life.
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Tools and Resources

Resources for Mature Students

For an adult student, there’s more to going back to school than studying. Learn to set goals, search for information, and decide what steps you need to take to make your return to school a successful one.
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Tools and Resources

Resources for Career Advisors

Discover valuable resources to help your clients, including those with low literacy skills, as they plan and achieve their career goals.