High School Students

Step 4: What do I need to work in this occupation?

INTRODUCTION
You've looked at your personal characteristics and the world of work and you've chosen an occupation or an industry that you think is a good fit for you. Are you ready to look for work right now? Or is there a gap between where you are right now and where you'd like to be? Try the activities and explore the links below to find out what you need to work in your chosen occupation.

Questions to think about
Do I have gaps that I need to address? Education? Experience? Equipment?
How will I get the skills, education and experience I need to achieve my goal?
How long it will it take to get the education I need?
How does this information affect my choice of occupation?
What financial resources do I need to get there?
What types of financial assistance are available? How do I qualify?
When are the application or registration deadlines?
How does this information affect my choice of occupation?

Activities
Please refer to the Using CAREERinsite link (left navigational column) for instructions on using these functional PDFs:

Do I meet the requirements of my chosen occupation?

Questions to ask the school

Talking to employers

Three steps to apprenticeship in Alberta

ALIS links
Educational Programs (EDinfo)
Learning is what EDinfo is all about. Edinfo gives you current facts about post-secondary education and training programs offered onsite and through distance learning in Alberta. EDinfo also lists distance learning programs in Western Canada.

Occupational Profiles (OCCinfo)
Hundreds of occupational descriptions at your finger tips. OCCinfo gives you in-depth information on over 530 occupations, including duties, working conditions, educational requirements, advancement, salary and more.

Certification & Registration (CERTinfo)
What certification or registration requirements are needed to work in Alberta? CERTinfo answers common questions, lists occupations that are cited in legislation and regulations, and provides contact information.

Wages & Salaries (WAGEinfo)
What can you expect to earn? WAGEinfo provides wage and salary information for nearly 500 occupations in Alberta. Search by occupational title, National Occupational Classification (NOC) code, salary range or by geographic area.

Alberta Students Finance
Need financial assistance to attend school? Alberta residents who are planning to attend a designated post-secondary school may qualify for a student loan, grant or bursary.

Alberta Scholarship and Bursaries Programs
Here you will find information on Alberta scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary education. Get help finding and applying for a wide range of scholarships. Background criteria and application forms are also available.

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Trade Secrets supports your bright future in the trades. Provides resources for employers, employees, and apprentices. Offers information about training, certification, scholarships, financial assistance and more.