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If you’re an international student, then the information and resources in this section will be helpful. Find out about applying and transferring to, and attending one of Alberta’s universities. Also find out about studying abroad.
If you are thinking about working in Alberta, now is a good time to review some key resources and identify where you might need support in the weeks and months to come. These supports will help you build a better career for yourself here in Alberta.
If you have just arrived in the province, now is a good time to review some key resources and identify where you might need support in the weeks and months to come. These supports will help you build a better career for yourself here in Alberta.
You may have come to Alberta with training, perhaps as a lawyer, nurse or engineer. If so, you will need to prove your skills so that you can work at your job and earn the right salary. You will need to learn whether there are special rules in Alberta related to your training and may need to contact someone who can assess your skills.
To have your skills recognized and find matching work in Alberta, you may need more training. These resources offer information and advice that will help. As well, you may be able to access special funding to help pay for tuition, books, supplies and income support for basic costs of living while studying.
The Government of Canada has identified nine core skills that employers are looking for. These Skills for Success help you in a quickly changing world. Everyone benefits from having these skills. They help you to get a job, progress at your current job and change jobs. The skills also help you become an active member of your community and succeed in learning.
Finding a job in Alberta may take time and energy. You will have to learn about the local job market, network with people you meet, look for work, prepare your resumé and get ready for interviews. Use these made-in-Alberta resources as your starting point to find the success you’re looking for.
Looking for work? The first step is to prepare for your work search. Track your progress through Step 1 with this handy guide.
