Explore Career Opportunities & Hands-on Learning

Mar. 03, 2025


​​There are many opportunities for high school students to earn credits towards their high school completion while receiving post-secondary learning or hands-on skills training.  

Unique Pathways

We collaborate 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 that allow students to participate in post-secondary learning with the support of a supervising CBE teacher.

Applications are now open for all Summer and Fall 2025 high school Dual Credit and Exploratory Programs.

Information Nights 

CBE Unique Pathways will be hosting two identical, online sessions providing a general overview of upcoming programs and to answer student and parent questions. 

*Please note that registration is not required, however, it is helpful for our team in tailoring our presentation to the audience.

UP will also be hosting a specific online information session for the Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate program with Olds College on March 13 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Students and families can access through this Meeting Link​.

How to Apply 

  • Visit Unique Pathways for program details and applications.
  • Interested students should connect with their home high school’s off-campus coordinator or guidance counsellor.
  • Application Deadline is Thursday, April 10, 2025.
    • Students ​must submit completed applications to their off-campus coordinator or guidance counsellor by this date. The school will review and submit to Unique Pathways on the student’s behalf. 

Applications for programs in Semester 2 (February 2026) will be available in the fall. Interested students are encouraged to plan ahead and speak with their off-campus coordinator or guidance counsellor.

New Unique Pa​​thway Opportunities for 2025

Offerings include several returning courses or programs as well as new offerings in the following areas:

  • ​Interactive Design program, Esports Management & Media program
  • Pharmacy Assistant Certificate (returning)
  • Medical Office Assistant Certificate (requires pre-requisite summer course)
  • Early Childhood Development program
  • Exploratory Hairstylist (Summer 2025)
  • Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate (now in-person)
  • Exploratory Building Trades program, including multiple trades 
  • Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Exploratory Finishing Trades and Sheet Metal (Summer 2025)

Please note that programs have maximum cohort sizes and an application does not guarantee a seat in any program.​​

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Digital Futures Pathway

The Digital Futures Pathway is an opportunity for CBE h​igh school students to participate in several opportunities to explore career pathways in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). 

In partnership with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), the three-year program provides exposure in diverse areas initially and then a narrowed focus and increased commitment to on-site and post-secondary programming in specific interests as students progress into Grades 11 and 12.

How to Apply 

  • Visit Digital Futures Pathway​ for program details and applications. 
  • Interested students should connect with a counsellor at their junior high school or designated high school.
  • An Expression of Interest form will open Monday, March 10, 2025 for current Grade 9 and 10 students.
  • Application Deadline is Monday, March 31, 2025.
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