The changes are based off recommendations from the Career Education Task Force, April 18, 2023. (Photo: LNN)

By Christian Oldale

Alberta fortifying career education programming based on task force recommendations

Apr 18, 2023 | 11:36 AM

EDMONTON, AB – Alberta’s government said it is strengthening career education programming, based on recommendations from the Career Education Task Force.

Throughout November and December 2022, the task force heard from students, teachers, education partners and industry leaders across Alberta to figure out how the government can help improve access and limit barriers to career education.

Recommendations from the task force included increasing access to off-campus education, reducing financial and accessibility barriers, expanding teacher training opportunities, creating scholarship opportunities and ensuring effective program evaluation.

Shane Getson, MLA for Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland and chair, Career Education Task Force said, “The task force has made recommendations that are relevant and timely, which, in combination with a framework, will allow students to discover their career paths in an efficient and meaningful way. This will allow them to realize their full potential in Alberta’s vibrant and diversified economy for years to come.”

Following the tak force’s evaluation, Alberta’s government said it will immediately address five recommendations while evaluating the others for future consideration:

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• Increasing ease of access to off-campus education for all students, regardless of where they attend school.
• Reviewing dual credit programming to remove financial, accessibility and awareness barriers.
• Developing and funding teacher training opportunities for career and technology studies.
• Developing and promoting career education scholarships for students.
• Enhancing how career education programming is measured and evaluated.

Alberta Education will work with education partners and cross-ministry working groups over the coming weeks to implement these recommendations.

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