Every student, every day.

I am Lettie Croskery, YOUR Career Practitioner!

403-915-0781      croskeryl@lrsd.ab.ca 

Please feel free to connect with me for help with career planning, searching for employment, applying for post-secondary schooling and financial assistance...essentially anything related to career services!

FALL 2023 Career Events - There are numerous Open House and career events happening in September - November! Please see me right away if you would like to be part of any of these events.

DUAL CREDIT course offerings for 2023-2024 

Dual credit means that you can earn high school AND post-secondary credits while completing a college/university course with FREE tuition while you are still in high school. 

Watch this 2 minute video to learn more about TRADES focused Dual Credit opportunities with LRSD and Lethbridge College! 

APPRENTICESHIPS

Alberta Industry Trades Information  This is the home page for Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training and contains information about the process to become a Journey person in Alberta. You can start on this path in high school!

Trade Entrance Requirements (Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training)

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) brochure This brochure outlines the process where students in high school can begin their apprenticeship career. Students who are working with a Journeyperson in a registered trade are eligible to earn up to 40 high school RAP credits towards their high school diploma.

Trades and Occupations list  A comprehensive list of Alberta's Registered trades, complete with career profile information for each trade.

Trades specific scholarships As a trades person, you are eligible for thousands of dollars in scholarships! Here is the link from the government website.

Green Certificate Agriculture Training The Green Certificate Program is an industry driven agricultural training program. Its apprenticeship style of delivery insures that participants learn through actively performing the skills required. Students can earn up to 16 high school credits through the Green Ceritificate.

Mr. Robert Charchun (charchunc@lrsd.ab.ca or 403-682-9881) is our Off-campus Coordinator! Set up a meeting with our local off-campus coordinator to find out about opportunities for apprenticeship, work experience and volunteer credits. Students in Grades 10-12 can earn a total of 15 Work Experience credits towards their high school diploma.

CAREER SITES

AgCareers  Great site to learn more about numerous agricultural opportunities.

AWWOA  Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association has a careers section with profiles and videos about careers in the water/wastewater industry.

Cybermentor.ca  This site connects girls in grades 6 -12 with career mentors in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math focused occupations.

Career Transitions  Serving southern Alberta High Schools with numerous career events 

Cool Jobs  Macleans magazine profiles some very cool careers!

Goodwork.ca  Environmental jobs and green work, perfect for outdoorsy types!

Health Care Career Profiles  These profiles, provided by AHS, portray the wide range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers.

Learning Clicks  An up to date, interactive career development site focused on the needs of secondary students.

My Work Quest  A government of Alberta website for high school students to gain quick access to career planning and job search questions.

OCCINFO  Look up and learn about hundreds of occupations on this site!

One Week Job  True story of a UBC graduate and his search for a career! We have a copy of his documentary in our Career Services office.

Real Talk  Gain quick access to information about real careers from people who are currently working in those areas.

Road to Employment  Two recent grads take a major road trip to find out what Canadian employers are looking for.

Post Secondary Funding

ALBERTA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS - This list, lovingly compiled and updated by YOUR Career Practitioner, is worth a look! You may want to print a copy, then circle or highlight the scholarships you feel are most applicable to you.

Alexander RUTHERFORD Scholarship - Receive up to $2500 based on your average (which includes option courses!) in grades 10,11 and 12. Apply in August and receive your cheque in early October (generally) of your first post-secondary semester. 

FNMI Scholarships - This list features many prestigious scholarships in a variety of post-secondary programming!

Higher Ed Points Students and graduates can convert loyalty points through HigherEdPoints in $250 increments to make tuition payments or to pay back student loans. Parents, relatives and friends can also use their loyalty program points to help students pay back their loans.

Student Aid Alberta  There is a TON of information on this site for Alberta students seeking scholarships!

Student Grant Estimator - Fill in this very quick calculator to determine how much you may receive in GRANTS (that's free money, not a loan!) from the Canadian government.

You may consider accessing a STUDENT LINE OF CREDIT. Contact your local bank or credit union for student loan/line of credit details.

RESP information in 3 minutes! This YouTube video may be of interest if you are looking for quick information about the Registered Education Savings Program. Taking advantage of the up to $7200.00 in government contributions is a great way to help a student save for post secondary education. The government of Canada provides further information about Using your RESP when it's time to start withdrawing funds for your student's post-secondary studies. 

Scholarships Canada  - You can create a profile and this website will match you with potential scholarships. It takes time to sort through the list, but it could pay off in big dollars!

Scholar Tree - Similar to Scholarships Canada; create a profile and review scholarship suggestions based on your personal information.

 

Post-secondary Institutions - Are you ready to apply yet?!

Register with MyPass first! This will allow you to see your Alberta High School credits and marks, and be able to request transcripts to be sent to out of province institutuions.

Then, for all Alberta Institutions, you start with creating an Alberta Digital ID and then access Apply Alberta. Your Career Pracitioner will help you with your application! Just reach out and book an appointment (in person or virutal).

Each Alberta institution (and often specific programs) have distinct application  deadlines, as well as entrance award application dates. 

There are so many ways to continue your education beyond high school! Below you will find links to College and University offerings across Canada. 

There are so many ways to continue your education beyond high school! Below you will find links to College and University offerings across Canada. 

Alberta Post-secondary institutions

British Columbia Post-secondary institutions

Manitoba Post-secondary institutions

Ontario Post-secondary institutions

Quebec and Atlantic provinces Post-secondary institutions

Saskatchewan Post-secondary institutions

Lettie's LIST OF COOL THINGS!

Have you ever thought about changing things up a bit? This list (compiled by Lettie Croskery, your Career Practitioner) is full of opportunities for you to expand your learning to include volunteer programs, unique classroom experiences and international exchanges. Program costs range from FREE to upwards of $33,000.00 for specialized programs which offer scholarship subsidies.

Lettie's LIST OF COOL THINGS!

WORK/ VOLUNTEER

Looking for work? Want to build your resume and contribute to your community as a volunteer? You may benefit from a job search session with your Career Practitioner to update or create your resume, practice your interview skills and position yourself for job search success! In the meantime, check out these links:

Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce  Take a look at all our local businesses. Check out their websites, give them a call, or pop in and see if they are hiring.

Crowsnest Pass Volunteer Opportunities  Volunteers are often the heart of many organizations here in the Crowsnest Pass. Have a look and see if any of these opportunities are of interest to you. Volunteering is a great way to gain some experience and build your resume!   

TECK Careers  Explore the different positions that make up the TECK Industry, everything from Geotechnical Engineer to Office Assistant.

ALIS Check out this website for information and resources to support you as you embark on your job search.

Indeed.caJobs.caSimply Hired  Explore current job postings from our local area and across the country.

Employment Standards Fact Sheet  Get answers to common questions about the rights and responsibilities of young people in the workforce.

Career Services

Scholarships Lunch and Learn

Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: F P Walshe School, 1600 6 Ave, Fort Macleod, AB T0L 0Z0, Canada

Parent Info - URegina

Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Virtual

Scholarships Lunch and Learn

Time: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Location: J T Foster School, 2501 22 St, Nanton, AB T0L 1R0, Canada

ELAA @JTF

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Lifeguard - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Lifeguarding is in high demand, withpositions open not onlyhere in Alberta, but Canada wide. With attention to detail, Lifeguards workhard to prevent incidents from happening through public education and intervention. As a Lifeguardsteps onthe pooldeck, they encounter many individuals and a variety ofsituations, ranging from helping participants fit lifejackets tojumping intothe water for a rescue.

Jill, from the Lethbridge YMCA, willtellyou more and answer your questions. 

Register HERE


UNB 101 (University of New Brunswick)

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

UNB 101 - preregister

UNB Applying (University of New Brunswick)

Time: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Location: Virtual

UNB Applying   - preregister

U of A Open House

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: University of Alberta, 116 St & 85 Ave, Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada

Olds College Open House

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, 4500 50 St, Olds, AB T4H 1R6, Canada

TV Producer - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A TVProducer is responsible for various aspects of television show productionoverseeing all features involved.  Responsibilities include set design,choreography, lighting, performances, cinematography, sound, editing and makingsure that compliance standards and deadlines are met. 

Ifyou are creative with great leadership and communication skills, bringing ideasto life as a TV Producer may be the career for you.

Ryan,from Shaw Spotlight Lethbridge, will be with us to give more informationon this creative career. 

Register HERE

Discovery Day in Health Science

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: University of Calgary

Start Your Journey With UCalgary For Prospective Indigenous Students Webinar

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Virtual Open House - Concordia U of Edmonton

Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Virtual

TRU Open House

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Thompson Rivers University, 805 Tru Way, Kamloops, BC V2C 0C8, Canada

Ambrose University Open House

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Ambrose University, 150 Ambrose Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0L5, Canada

ULethbridge Open House

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: University of Lethbridge, 4401 University Dr W, Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4, Canada

Conservation Biologist - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Mountainbiking, hiking, or quadding to a field site. Talking with ranchers, governmentofficials, or school classes. Creating graphic designs and content for outreachcampaigns. These are tasks in the schedule of a Conservation Biologist.

Conservationgoes far beyond saving the animals or the plants. Humans and our needs are keypieces in any complex conservation issue. 

JoinElizabeth to learn about how you might pursue this rewarding career, the placesit can take you, and the skills and training you might need.

Register HERE

Lethbridge College Open House

Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Lethbridge College, 3000 College Dr S, Lethbridge, AB T1K 1L6, Canada

Recreation Therapist - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

A career in Therapeutic Recreation can have you working with a broad range of individuals, from children to seniors, with a variety of health conditions. Therapists support clients by drawing on their strengths and abilities to reduce or eliminate barriers that prevent them from living a purposeful and meaningful leisure lifestyle.  

You will find us working in many health care settings, including rehabilitation, addictions and mental health, acute care, community, home care, adult day programs, continuing care, and private practice. Recreation Therapists are valuable members of the health care team and collaborate with other health care professionals to provide patient-centered care.  

Tiffany, from the University of Lethbridge, will tell us more!

Register HERE

Red Deer Polytechnic Open House

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Red Deer Polytechnic, 100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5, Canada

U of Calgary Open House

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1N4, Canada

Autobody Technician - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

More details to come.

Education Info Night

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Ambrose University, 150 Ambrose Cir SW, Calgary, AB T3H 0L5, Canada

Sait Open House

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

ELAA @ FPW

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

UNB 101 (University of New Brunswick)

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

UNB 101 - preregister

UNB Scholarships (University of New Brunswick)

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

UNB Scholarships - preregister

Medicine Hat College Open house

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Post-Secondary Fair

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Immanuel Christian Secondary School, 802 6 Ave N, Lethbridge, AB T1H 0S1, Canada

Career Transitions hosts the annual Post-Secondary Fair in conjunction with ELAA (Educational Liaison Association of Alberta) partners and non-ELAA members. This is the LARGEST in-person fair of its kind in Southwestern Alberta. 

You will have the opportunity to meet with staff from institutions from BC, all the way to the east coast!  It is an in-person event, with students, parents and teachers able to come and go as desired, speaking to whatever variety of exhibitors they would like.

  • Career Transitions is pleased to present 2 different presentations again this year:
    Finance and Scholarships – 5:00pm and 6:30pm
    Transitioning to Post-Secondary – 5:45pm and 7:15pm

Parking for the event: Parking is available in the north parking lot of Immanuel Christian Secondary School, on the street and at the ball diamonds across the street.


Please click HERE to see the full list of Post-Secondary Institutions registered. 

Mortgage Specialist - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

**Shout out to ATB!! They are hosting and SPONSORING this session **

..... More info to come ....

Register HERE

Cumming School of Medicine, U of C

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation, U of C

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Pharmacist - Career Exploration Session

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

..... More info to come .....

Register HERE

Faculty of Science, University of Calgary

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Bachelor of Health Sciences, U of C

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Faculty of Social WorkUniversity of Calgary

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Location: Virtual

Werklund School of Education University of Calgary

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual

Faculty of NursingUniversity of Calgary

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Haskayne School of BusinessUniversity of Calgary

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Location: Virtual

School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape University of Calgary

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual

UNB 101 (University of New Brunswick)

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Virtual

UNB 101 - preregister

Faculty of Kinesiology University of Calgary

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual

Faculty of Arts University of Calgary

Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Virtual

Schulich School of Engineering University of Calgary

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Heavy Equipment Operator - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

..... More info to come .....

Register HERE

Police Officer - Career Exploration Session

Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

..... More info to come .....

Register HERE