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The Provincial Dual Credit Strategy Deputy Premier’s multicultural column submission – May 2013

Alberta’s young people need opportunities to explore their interests and career possibilities. Whether they’re headed towards jobs in health care, fashion, engineering or the skilled trades, it’s important young people have the education and training they need to succeed. When they succeed, our province grows stronger.

Earlier this month, I joined Premier Alison Redford, Education Minister Jeff Johnson and Human Services Minister Dave Hancock at the launch of the Provincial Dual Credit Strategy. This strategy supports students so they can earn high school and post-secondary credit for the same course. High schools, colleges, universities and technical training institutions, and businesses will be encouraged to work together to develop programs that introduce students to post-secondary and the workplace. Grants of up to $150,000 will be available to these partners to expand or create new dual credit programs.

The dual credit strategy was announced during Education Week, May 6-10. Education Week is a time to celebrate the role of education in Alberta. Students, teachers and families participate in events in their communities and talk about the importance of education to Alberta’s future. The dual credit announcement was an important part of Education Week celebrations this year, and for me, it was also a homecoming. I was able to return to the place where I graduated, St. Joseph High School in Edmonton. At St. Joe’s, I was able to talk to students who are benefitting from the dual credit programs that already exist in our province.

At the Careers Skills Centre at St. Joe’s, students gain hands-on experience in autobody repair, welding, construction, cosmetology, culinary arts, fashion and design, and other areas. Students say they’re motivated to learn and apply themselves because their work is helping them to achieve their goals. When they graduate, these students may be able to move more easily into college, university or technical training, and secure strong job prospects and a promising future.

Dual credit is about providing opportunities and a personalized approach to learning for students. It is also about strengthening the link between high schools and post-secondary. Dual credit programs build confidence and help prepare students to succeed now and in the future.

The Alberta government will invest more than $11 million over three years in the dual credit strategy. For more information, visit www.education.alberta.ca.