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Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides and Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall announced new pathways into the teaching profession April 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta government-YouTube screenshot.)
Education

Alberta government announces changes to get more instructors into classrooms

Apr 24, 2026 | 4:16 PM

Alberta’s government is making some changes to get more instructors into classrooms.

Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides has introduced four new expedited teaching certificates to help qualified individuals enter classrooms sooner.

The new certificates will allow bachelor of education students in their final year of study to begin teaching.

The certificates will also apply to internationally trained teachers, tradespeople and other skilled professionals with relevant expertise in their fields.