Local school divisions take up province on dual credit course funding

Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are being given more dual credit opportunities by the Government of Alberta.

The province announced publicly this week it is providing $4 million to school authorities to create new or enhance existing dual credit courses for the 2022-23 school year.

These are career-based courses where students earn both high school credits and credits toward a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree, including journeyperson certificates.

“Dual credit programs help students make meaningful transitions to post-secondary education, trade designations or the workplace,” says Adriana LaGrange, Education Minister. “Expanding on these opportunities is vital to improving high school completion rates and building a qualified, educated and engaged workforce. I look forward to the positive impact this funding will have on Alberta’s students and our economy.”