Minister LaGrange meets with a teacher and students in a construction class at Parkland Composite High School, Edson. (Government of Alberta)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Up To $4 Million Investment

Province investing in career-based learning for students

Jun 8, 2022 | 9:46 AM

Alberta’s government says high school students will now have access to more learning experiences to make meaningful transitions to post-secondary education or the workplace.

Up to $4 million in dual credit grants for the 2022-23 school year are being provided by the Government of Alberta so eligible school authorities can offer more dual credit learning experiences for students in grades 10, 11 and 12.

Officials say students may take this optional dual credit career-based programming to earn both high school credits and credits that count toward a post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree, including a journeyperson certificate.

Its’ anticipated that the dual credit grants will support new learning opportunities that span many industries and professions, such as health care, trades, agriculture, and business administration.

“These dual credit grants give school authorities the flexibility to design and offer relevant learning opportunities that reflect the needs and interests of their students, schools and communities,” said Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Education. “Students who participate in dual credit programming are able to personalize their high school experience and discover or build on career passions and interests. Dual credit can help position students for success by preparing them for further education or the job market.”

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Dual credit start-up grant

A total of $1 million is available to school authorities to create new dual credit programming at any school, or to support existing programming at a new school within their authority.

High school students may take programs such as CTS apprenticeships, addictions counselling, aviation studies, hospital administration, Indigenous languages, and oil and gas production.

Dual credit enhancement grant

A total of $3 million is available to school authorities to buy new equipment or upgrade facilities to meet industry standards and better connect students to today’s workforce through existing dual credit courses.

“We are working to create a more integrated education system that better meets the needs of students, industry and institutions,” added Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education. “Dual credit learning opportunities empower high school students to begin their post-secondary education with relevant, recognized skills and training – setting them up for success in their chosen field.”

Eligibility

First Nations/First Nation Education Authorities; public, separate and Francophone school authorities; as well as public charter schools and accredited independent school authorities are eligible to apply for:

• one dual credit start-up grant of up to $50,000; and/or
• one dual credit enhancement grant of up to $100,000

School authorities have until June 30, 2022, to apply for a grant. Grant funding would be for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

Alberta government quick facts

• Between 2013 and 2021, approximately 6,000 high school students participated in at least one dual credit course.
• During the 2020/2021 school year, approximately 40 school authorities offered dual credit programming.