If you have any questions about the RAP program or Work Experience, see Mrs. McLeod in the Learning Commons or email her at: njmcleod@cbe.ab.ca

Career Centre FALL Updates

Unique Pathways is now accepting applications…...Deadline Nov 20th

CBE collaborates with post-secondary institutions, industry partners and community organizations to offer a wide-range of unique opportunities for students. These range from practical, hands-on learning experiences in Exploratory programs to Dual Credit courses and programs which allow students to participate in post-secondary learning with the support of a supervising CBE teacher. These programs support students completing high school their own way. Students are set up for future success by easing the transition to post-secondary learning and/or the workplace.

For more information and a list of available programs, click here or see  Mrs. McLeod in the Career Centre.

CAREERS is an agency that connects youth with employers.

Youth Employment Centre

The Youth Employment Centre (YEC), operated by The City of Calgary, provides free, in-person, drop-in employment services.

Services include:

• Resume development and targeting
• Job search strategies
• Interview preparation
• Career planning
• Connections to employers who are hiring

Career Chats

Please contact Natalie McLeod.

Career Planning

Know Yourself

• The first step to career planning is knowing your values, personal characteristics, abilities and interests. 
• Using the Career Decision Making Guide or the career quizzes below, create a personal profile of your top values, characteristics, abilities and interests.
• There are several websites with career quizzes that will match your personal profile to occupations you may wish to explore.
  • My Blueprint
  • CAREERinsite
  • Job Bank
• Keep a record of the occupations that might be a good fit for you and that you would like to learn more about.

Explore Your Occupational Options

The websites below will assist you with researching your occupational options.

• Explore Options
• Occupations in Alberta
• Trades in Alberta
• Labour Market Information
• Explore the Labour Market to Choose a Career Path
• Hands-On Experience
  • Informational Interview
  • Job Shadow
    • Job Shadow Day – A Career in Finance (October)
    • Women in Engineering (February 22, 2024)
  • Volunteer
    • Youth Central
    • Youth Volunteers – Calgary Public Library
    • Recreation – City of Calgary
    • Volunteer Connector
    • Fire Cadet Program
    • Calgary Police Cadet Corps
    • Junior Forest Ranger
  • Work
    • Youth Employment Centre
    • Internships or Apprenticeships
    • Registered Apprenticeship Program
  • Find a Mentor
  • Take a Dual Credit or Exploratory Program

Explore Education or Training

• Alis:  Explore Education and Training
• Job Bank - Plan your Education and Training
• My Blueprint

Make Your Decision

• Use the website below to assist with evaluating your career options
  • CAREERinsite

Take Action

• CAREERinsite