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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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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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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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Arlene's Pathway (4:32)

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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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Joel: Public College Student

Joel attends a public college. Learn more about his experience moving from a rural town to the city, becoming involved in student groups, and getting to know his professors.

Find more tools and resources for Indigenous people in Alberta deciding on a career direction.

See how Albertans are pursuing education or training after high school.

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