A high school student studies a microscope slide during an agriculture exploratory programming day March 16, 2022. (Photo courtesy Lethbridge College)

By Justin Goulet

Lethbridge College program offers high school students a chance to explore college course options

Apr 27, 2022 | 11:16 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A new initiative at Lethbridge College is giving high school students the chance to explore potential career and post-secondary pathways.

Exploratory programming allows Grades 10 and 11 students to visit the college campus for a day and check out the program of their choice.

College instructors are on hand to deliver the programs, which help participants become more familiar with their chosen field of study and get a sense of what to expect from college-level courses.

Dr. Terry Kowalchuk, Dean of the Centre for Technology, Environment and Design said, “we are really trying to create a pathway from high school to careers by giving students a chance to experience post-secondary in an interactive, fun and informative way.”

“Students will be actively involved in unique program-based projects that will help them see possible careers in their future.”

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The first exploratory programming sessions took place in mid-March when about 30 students from five rural schools took time on campus to learn about Lethbridge College’s Agriculture programs. Attendees took part in different activities, like insect identification to commodity marketing and soil science.

Byrne Cook, School of Agriculture chair said, “by coming to campus, students gain an appreciation for the diversity of instruction and opportunities available at Lethbridge College.”

“Exploratory programming days allow students to experience what really goes on in each field of study which can help clarify their career planning.”

In addition to Agriculture, upcoming offerings include Health Care, Media, Engineering Technology, Environmental Sciences, Architecture and Design, Natural Resource Enforcement, Virtual Reality, Carpentry and Criminal Justice.

This spring, there will be more than 20 exploratory sessions taking place. The college noted that delivery started Tuesday and will continue until the last full week of May. Additional exploratory programming days will be available in the future.

Students interested in participating can connect with their school officials to find out more.

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