parents and students with as many high-quality education pathways as possible. It’s empowering for students to find an education model that speaks to their unique interests and needs; to find themselves among peers with similar interests and teachers equipped to meet their needs – be it teaching in another language, enriching locally developed curriculum with religious content, building athletic or arts-enhanced programming, or training for a skilled trade before even graduating from high school. DUAL CREDIT AND CAREER PATHWAYS As Alberta’s economy grows, so does the demand for a skilled workforce. Our government has built an education system that is equipping Alberta’s youth with the knowledge and skills they need to find meaningful employment when they enter the workforce. Alberta Education has a dual credit framework and provides funding that enables school authorities to work with post-secondary institutions, and industry 234 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04
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