Alberta government investing in high school students
The Alberta government is investing millions of dollars in an effort to support high school students as they pursue their career goals.
Budget 2024 includes an investment of $4.45 million into dual credit grants for the 2024-25 school year.
- Sign up for breaking news alerts from CTV News, right at your fingertips
- The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
Since 2013, the Alberta government says more than 9,000 high schools students participated in at least one dual enrolled, dual credit course.
Students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 have the option of taking these career-based courses, where they can earn credits toward high school as well as a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree.
"Dual credit programs provide students with meaningful pathways to post-secondary education, trades or directly into the workplace," said Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides in a news release.
"Expanding these opportunities for students not only brings value to their high school education, but also prepares them for success in whichever career they choose."
Officials say a key area of interest for students from 2013 to 2023 was the health-care aide dual credit programming, with about 1,200 students participating in that timeframe.
"Health-care aides are an essential part of Alberta's health-care system," said Health Minister Adriana LaGrange.
"This is also an excellent career pathway to pursue further studies and training in health care, adding to the overall strength of our province’s health care workforce."
Of the $4.45 million, Alberta Health is providing $450,000 per year, for three years to support health-care aide dual credit grants.
Alberta school authorities have until May 3 to apply for a grant for the 2024-25 school year, including the dual credit start-up grant of up to $50,000, and/or the dual credit enhancement grant of up to $100,000.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
More Canadians only making minimum payment on credit cards: TransUnion
Some Canadians are seeing their credit card balances grow as the cost-of-living crisis and higher interest rates eat into household budgets, a new report shows.
Tornado touches down west of the Island of Montreal
Emergency services in the town of Rigaud, Que. are investigating after a tornado touched down shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Teen was doing homework at family's Mississauga, Ont. restaurant when gunman opened fire: testimony
The 13-year-old sister of a young man killed in the attack on her family’s Mississauga restaurant in 2021 took the stand in a Brampton courthouse on Monday to describe the terrifying moments of coming under fire.
Tanks reach Rafah's centre as Israel presses assault despite global scrutiny
Israeli tanks reached the centre of Rafah for the first time on Tuesday, witnesses said, three weeks into a ground operation in the southern Gaza city that has sparked global condemnation.
What a CBSA strike could look like, according to an expert
Slowed or interrupted travel, the passing of goods and significantly restricted borders should be expected if Canadian border workers take upcoming strike action.
Arm of mummy came off after mishandling by museum staff: Mexican government
Mexico's federal archaeology agency on Monday accused the conservative-governed city of Guanajuato of mistreating one of the country’s famous mummified 19th century bodies.
Five of Ontario's top 10 worst roads are located in the Toronto area
A new pothole-riddled street in Hamilton has taken the top spot for the worst road in Ontario, according to a new list released by the Canadian Automotive Association (CAA) on Tuesday.
DEVELOPING In Trump's hush money trial, prosecutors and defence lawyers are poised to make final pitch to jury
Prosecutors and defence lawyers in Donald Trump's hush money trial are set to deliver closing arguments to the jury Tuesday, each side looking to score final points with the panel before it starts deliberating the fate of the first former American president to be charged with felony crimes.
Red Lobster in Ontario court to discuss U.S. bankruptcy case, Canadian assets: docs
A lawyer for Red Lobster Canada, Inc. says he will ask an Ontario court today to recognize and enforce the chain’s U.S. bankruptcy protection proceedings, a process which documents show could include selling Canadian assets.