Career counselling involves individual or group support in exploration and decision making leading the student toward a career pathway, transition into the world of work or further professional education or training.

The Wetaskiwin Career Transitions Partnership is a collaborative program supported by Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools and Alberta Employment and Immigration. This program provides a range of career related services to all high school and junior high school students in the division.

The Career Counsellors provide the following services:

• Individual career guidance and self-assessment
• Post Secondary Counselling and Information
• Finance, scholarships and bursaries information
• Resume, interview and portfolio advice
• Information on apprenticeship (RAP, Green Certificate, etc.) training
• Help with finding a career focus
• Facilitating career development workshops

Useful Links:

Planning Information:
www.alis.alberta.ca
www.careercruising.com  (password protected. Contact career counselor for  password)www.nextsteps.org
www.learningclicks.ca

High School Diploma Requirements

Trades Information & Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP):
www.tradesecrets.org

Job Search:
www.jobbank.gc.ca

Scholarship Information:
Even though post-secondary education is expensive, there are many scholarships and bursaries available to help reduce the costs. As well, as students progress through their education, more scholarships become available to those entering into their second, third, or fourth year.

Application criteria for scholarships can vary. Some are based on grades, some based on financial need, others on merit, and some a combination of both. However, all of them require an application, so apply for as many as you can.

This is not a complete list so please check with your Career Counsellor. Copies of applications for many of the following awards are available in the Scholarship area of Career Corner.