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Thinking about post-secondary education or training? Or maybe moving into the world of work? Check out these resources to help you on your career path.
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Plan Your Career

Start Planning What Steps to Take After High School

After high school, you may look for work or continue your education. Check out this quick introduction to resources that can help you figure out your next steps.
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Plan Your Career

Start Learning About Post-Secondary Education

Finishing high school? Thinking about post-secondary education? Find out how you can expand your career choices with these resources.
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Time to Choose Your Post-Secondary Education

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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Financial Literacy for Students: Invest in Your Future

Explore these articles, resources, interactive tools, and simulation games to build your financial literacy. With some budgeting basics under your belt, you'll be better equipped to make the most of your education and employment.
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Get Started with the Registered Apprenticeship Program

If you’re a high school student interested in the skilled trades, RAP might be for you. RAP lets you earn on-the-job training hours towards an apprenticeship program while you earn credits towards your high school diploma.
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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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Alberta Supports

Click or call Alberta Supports to access career services and related information, including student funding information.
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Watch Videos of Students Exploring Career Paths

Check out these videos from students with a variety of interests explore their career paths.
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“I have dual credits from high school. How can I use them?”
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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 help you learn about a skilled trade or profession and get you ready to enter the workplace sooner.
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Careers: The Next Generation

Careers: The Next Generation raises youth awareness of career options and helps students earn while they learn through internship programs. This unique, non-profit organization introduces youth to rewarding careers and develops the skilled workers of the future.
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“I'm not sure what I want to do when I graduate high school. Where do I start?”
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I'm not sure what I want to do when I graduate high school. Where do I start? (1:04)

An Alberta Career Advisor provides guidance on where to start your path to employment after graduating high school. Get answers to your questions on MyWorkQuest.alberta.ca.
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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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