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CENTRE FOR ACADEMIC
LEARNER SERVICES
CAREER PATHWAYS
THE INTEGRATION OF SECONDARY AND POST SECONDARY EDUCATION
Dual Credit Symposium
Olds College, October 22, 2010
Greg Michaud – SAIT Polytechnic
Setting the Context
Throughout the world the research is converging:
The Future of Public Education
Let’s Talk About Personalizing Learning
Leading Personalized Learning in Schools
Personalizing Learning: Transforming learning for every child
Building the Education Revolution
Alberta Education
Business Plan 2009-2012
New CTS curriculum
Inspiring Education: The Minister’s Dialogue with Albertans
Setting the Direction for Special Education in Alberta
The Distributed Learning Strategy
Calgary School Boards
Three Year Education Plan
Setting the Context
 Focus on Students
High school completion
Successful transition into the world of work and
post secondary education
Ensuring success in lifelong learning
 Student Engagement
Interest/Passion
Relevance
Learning styles
 Student Voice
Flexibility
Choice
Learning styles
Moving to Personalization
Career Pathways is a strategy implemented by:
the Calgary Board of Education
the Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School
District
and SAIT Polytechnic
for guiding students successfully through K-12
learning, into post secondary education and on to
successful careers.
Pathways of Possibilities
• Career Pathways, based on changes being lead
by Alberta Education and Advanced Education
and Technology in Alberta, merges K-12, post
secondary education and business/industry
together within career clusters.
• Personalized, project-based learning
environments where all students are challenged to
meet high expectations.
Pathways of Possibilities
• A seamless system for transitioning students
preparing for high demand occupations - from
high school to post secondary education or
apprenticeships.
• Students are able to earn post secondary credit
and work experience from business and industry
while still in high school.
• Incorporates best practices and innovative
methods for teaching applied academics.
Corporate and Community Partners
• Business and industry may provide employment
and/or funding for post secondary training.
• Community supports may provide expertise,
resources, and extended learning environments
• Career Pathways links education to the workplace
through applied learning programs.
Benefits
K-12 Students
 Increased success in high school completion
 Greater understanding of learning strengths,
passions, and areas of growth
 Increased opportunity to continue into post
secondary education and the world of work
 Increased awareness of career opportunities
Benefits
Post Secondary Institutions
 Increased skill level of applicants and graduates
 Improved student engagement
 Increased retention
Benefits
Business
 Increased number of qualified applicants
 Increased skill level of employees
 Increased retention
Pharmacy Technician – Retail
Program Map
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Five-month certificate
First year – High School delivery
Second year – SAIT delivery
Retail pharmacy practicum (160 hours):
Prescription preparation and pharmacist
assistance
• Tuition fee waived: approximately $4500
Collaborative Partners
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Alberta Advanced Education and Technology
Alberta Education
Alberta Employment and Immigration
Calgary Board of Education
Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School District
SAIT Polytechnic
This model addresses issues
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Funding/tuition for post secondary
Grant based/earned revenue
Admission requirements
Curriculum development, mapping
Teaching qualifications
Dual credits
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Transportation
Elements of Success
• Student engagement – program completion
• Parent satisfaction and support
• Strong working relationships and partnerships
among learning organizations
• Support from Alberta Education and Alberta
Advanced Education & Technology
• Willingness to adapt policy to facilitate delivery for
all stakeholders
Measurements of Success
• Graduation rate – 82%
• Employment and/or rate of further study
• Application numbers of second cohort
Cohort
• Twenty students from Calgary Board of Education
(William Aberhart High School)
• Twenty students from Calgary Roman Catholic
Separate School District
(St. Francis High School)
• Orientation and screening
• Second cohort began September 2009
Student Feedback
• Why did you choose this program?
A combination of parental influence, health care
focus as well as early post secondary participation
• What advantages do you feel the PTR program
will provide?
Opportunities for employment
• Has your experience been positive?
All students: Yes!
Opportunities
• Continued partnerships with the Calgary Board of
Education and Calgary Catholic School District
• Expanded partnerships
Further Studies (SAIT)
Health and Public Safety
Manufacturing and Automation
Emergency Medical Responder
Sterile Processing Technician
Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyles
Health Information Office Assistant
Medical Transcription
Medical Lab Assistant
Automated Systems Engineering
Technology
Information and Communications
Technology
Construction Technologies and
Trades
Information Technology
Architectural Technologies
Civil Engineering Technology
Geomatics Engineering Technology
Engineering Design and Drafting
Building/Mechanical/Engineering trades
Hospitality and Tourism
Culinary
Travel and Tourism
Hospitality Management
Transportation
Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Technology
Automotive Service Technology
Business
Accounting Certificate
Administrative Management
Energy
Power Engineering
Production Field Operator
Evolving Issues
• Curriculum control/licensure
• Role of regulatory agencies
• Remote/distance program delivery within the
province
• Labour market needs
• Communication and continuity with all partners
Q & A Session