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Modernizing Alberta's Apprenticeship Education System: Opportunities and Innovations
Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel
Alberta's apprenticeship education system is modernizing to ensure it remains relevant and effective in an evolving education system and changing economic landscape. Educators play a key role in guiding students towards diverse post-secondary options, including apprenticeships. Join us to gain insights into these exciting developments, learn about opportunities for your involvement, and hear about how Advanced Education is increasing opportunities for K-12 system collaboration and strengthening pathways into and beyond Alberta's apprenticeship system.

Today’s Apprenticeship System:

-Learn how apprenticeship education has changed in Alberta.

-Explore its modern relevance in today's dynamic job market.

-Discover how competencies learned in the K-12 system can be leveraged in apprenticeship education and the skilled trades.

-Recognize the prominence of new and advanced technologies in the skilled trades.

-Hear about opportunities for youth and educators to inform and/or become involved with Alberta’s apprenticeship system.

Apprenticeship Education Credentials and Post-Apprenticeship Pathways:

-Learn about our new apprenticeship education credentials.

-Understand how these credentials set students up for education and career advancement.

-Find out how apprenticeship education and skilled trades can provide pathways and opportunities for students to become successful as skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, mentors, and lifelong learners.

Beyond the Trades:

-Learn about the expansion of apprenticeship education to occupations outside the designated trades.

-Recognize that apprenticeship programs are inclusive and can help individuals find the pathways that best suit their skills and interests, while complementing other forms of post-secondary education.
Speakers
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Kathryn Andrews

Alberta Advanced Education
Kathryn Andrews is the Director of Apprenticeship Education and Pathways with Alberta Advanced Education. Kathryn has worked in the Government of Alberta for more than 17 years in the fields of apprenticeship education, career development and supporting youth. She is passionate about... Read More →
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Paul Hrynew

Alberta Advanced Education
Kathryn: Kathryn Andrews is the Director of Apprenticeship Education and Pathways with Alberta Advanced Education. Kathryn has worked in the Government of Alberta for more than 17 years in the fields of apprenticeship education, career development and supporting youth. She is passionate... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 1:45pm - 3:00pm MST
Squirrel Room - Coast Canmore Hotel

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