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High School Students With a Dream: Becoming a Computer Technician (9:29)

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Mario is interested in computers and wants to become a computer technician. As a student with a mental health disability, support from three places—at home, within the health system, and at school—can help him achieve that dream. As Mario plans for his transition from high school, he knows that smart goals and a team approach will be the keys to his success.

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High School Students With a Dream: Exploring Strengths, Interests, and Possibilities (8:42)

Although Chavo has a disability, he is surrounded by people who see his strengths. He enjoys cooking, which could become a career option for him. As they plan for his transition from high school, Chavo and his family continue to explore a range of possible careers that will make use of his abilities and prove fulfilling.

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High School Students With a Dream: Becoming a Journalist (6:37)

Kyrsty dreams of being a journalist. At first, her family was concerned that her disability might get in the way. But, as she planned her transition from high school and talked about her disability, it became clear that adaptive technology at school and work could help make her dream a reality.,  

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High School Students with a Dream: Helping Kids With Disabilities (6:32)

As a student with a disability, Vicky has learned how to be a strong advocate for herself. As she and her family plan her transition from high school, she's exploring how she can help others, perhaps as a psychologist or social worker.

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I'm not sure what I want to do when I graduate high school. Where do I start? (1:04)

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Career Inspirations: Lego Building (2:28)

Daniel enjoys building with Lego. Learn how he's turning that interest into career options in areas such as construction, engineering, and architecture.

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Career Inspirations: Film Making (2:23)

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Post-Secondary Success Stories: Diploma in Disability Studies (2:59)

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Post-Secondary Success Stories: BSc in Psychology (2:58)

Wade is pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Learn how he overcame feelings of discouragement and accessed the supports and adaptive technology he needed to be successful.

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Post-Secondary Success Stories: Attaining University Goals (2:50)

Carly is a university student with an invisible disability. Learn how she's adapted her learning style and reached out to get the supports and accommodations she needs to be successful. 

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Post-Secondary Success Stories: Graduate Student and Community Advocate (2:25)

Kim is a graduate student with a learning disability. With the help of assistive technology and access to post-secondary funding, she's becoming a strong advocate for her community.

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Post-Secondary Success Stories: BA in Psychology (2:34)

Renee is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She describes how she learned to open up about her invisible disability and access the funding supports, accommodations, and adaptive technology she needed.

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I'm feeling nervous before an interview, what can I do? (1:27)

An Alberta Career Advisor describes some effective interview techniques you can practice to help yourself prepare for your future job interview(s). Get answers to your questions on MyWorkQuest.alberta.ca.