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If you're an Indigenous person who is planning your education, then the information and resources in this section are a good place to begin.
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Indigenous Peoples
If you're an Indigenous person who is planning your education, then the information and resources in this section are a good place to begin.
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Women Building Futures

Women Building Futures is a leader in providing trades training for women and recruiting women into the heavy industrial workforce.
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Adult Learning Journeys - Home-Based Adult Literacy Programs (4:32)

Arlene is an Indigenous role model who overcame her challenges with low literacy. She did so with the help of a learn-at-home literacy program called ArrowMight. Find other adult literacy programs that are available in your community. 

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Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in the Trades

Could a job in the trades be right for you? Read on to learn more about the resources and apprenticeship programs that can help Indigenous workers like you get started in the trades.
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Education and Training for Indigenous Peoples

Learning is an important step in finding work you like or moving forward in your chosen career. Options range from skills training and upgrading to apprenticeship, college and university programs.
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Skills Training and Upgrading for Indigenous Peoples

Skills training provides opportunities to practice skills. Upgrading gives you the academic skills you need to find work or enrol in a post–secondary program.
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Indigenous Peoples Colleges

A number of post-secondary schools across Alberta offer programs for Indigenous Peoples.
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Indigenous Peoples Paying for School

There are lots of financial resources out there. By using these resources and planning wisely, you will likely be able to pay for your education.
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Employment, Training, and Job-Readiness for Indigenous Peoples

Use the resources on this page to connect with services that can help you reach your employment goals.
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