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Alberta's apprenticeship education system is modernizing to ensure it remains relevant and effective in an evolving education system and changing economic landscape. Educators play a key role in guiding students towards diverse post-secondary options, including apprenticeships. Join us to gain insights into these exciting developments, learn about opportunities for your involvement, and hear about how Advanced Education is increasing opportunities for K-12 system collaboration and strengthening pathways into and beyond Alberta's apprenticeship system. Today’s Apprenticeship System: -Learn how apprenticeship education has changed in Alberta. -Explore its modern relevance in today's dynamic job market. -Discover how competencies learned in the K-12 system can be leveraged in apprenticeship education and the skilled trades. -Recognize the prominence of new and advanced technologies in the skilled trades. -Hear about opportunities for youth and educators to inform and/or become involved with Alberta’s apprenticeship system. Apprenticeship Education Credentials and Post-Apprenticeship Pathways: -Learn about our new apprenticeship education credentials. -Understand how these credentials set students up for education and career advancement. -Find out how apprenticeship education and skilled trades can provide pathways and opportunities for students to become successful as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, mentors, and lifelong learners. Beyond the Trades: -Learn about the expansion of apprenticeship education to occupations outside the designated trades. -Recognize that apprenticeship programs are inclusive and can help individuals find the pathways that best suit their skills and interests, while complementing other forms of post-secondary education.
