Career Centre Updates | January 2026

Women in Engineering Day at the UofC –  February 19, 2025 – This annual event designed to introduce Grade 10 and 11 girls and non-binary youth to the exciting world of engineering! Students find out more about the diverse array of engineering disciplines and they get a "day-in-the-life" experience of studying engineering. See Mrs. McLeod for more information and the registration code. Only 15 Scarlett students will be permitted to attend. Deadline extended!

Looking for Lunch ‘n Learn Participants

Scarlett has a tradition of inviting people to share their career experiences with students over a lunch period.  If you or someone you know would like to share their career path, please reach out to Natalie McLeod, njmcleod@cbe.ab.ca.  At this time, we have students with interest in careers such as: Flight Attendants, Electricians, Physiotherapists, Medical Radiology, Artists, Architects, Lawyers and much more.

Calaway Park is HIRING and AUDITIONING for dancers and actors.  Applications open Jan 1.  Apply early as positions fill quickly.

CAREERS is an agency which aims to connect you with employers.  Students can create a profile and then receive notification about employment and networking opportunities. See Mrs. McLeod for more information.

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