Post Secondary, Career & Scholarship Info

Post-Secondary Information

Canadian Information

Post Secondary Contact Information

Mrs. Teresa Rieger, Certified Career Practitioner
Email: trieger@gsacrd.ab.ca

Scholarship Information

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Searching and applying for scholarships is time consuming. Be prepared to put in the work required, it pays off in the end.  Watch deadlines! Apply, apply, apply!!

Scholarships typically fall into three major categories:

  • Merit: Based on student's academic, artistic, volunteer, leadership, community service or other forms of extra-curricular activity.
  • Need: Based on students who require, and can demonstrate financial need.
  • Student Specific: For students who have identified a special need, skill or hobby or an affiliation with a club or group.

Keep your marks, athletics, leadership and volunteer work at an outstanding level and stay positive. Give references enough time and information to write great reference letters. (use the Reference Letter Facilitation Form below). You know you are awesome, believe in yourself!

Other Links to Scholarships and Financing

Scholarship Scams, How do I avoid them?

Scam Warning Signs:

  • they ask for your SIN* or a PIN
  • you have to pay a fee
  • they ask for a credit card or bank account number
  • make claims that seem too good to be true

Never give out your *Social Security Number or PIN Numbers

Career Development Information

Career Development

MyBlueprint  

SACHS portfolio and career planning tool for life after high school.  MyBlueprint will help you plan your education and make the most informed decisions about YOUR future.

Government of Canada

Career Quizzes and Tests

OccInfo - Occupation Information

Learn about occupations in Alberta, including details about duties, working conditions, educational requirements, employment outlook and salary ranges.

Work Experience & Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

Gain transferable skills, real job experience, build you resume and portfolio, earn money and more....take Work Experience.
Your ticket to a great career in the Trades, earn while you learn... do RAP!

Government of Canada Career Planning Resources

Government information regarding Careers, Education, Financial Supports, Skills for Success and more.  Take a Career Quiz!

CAREERinsite: Alberta's Interactive, Online Career Planning Tool

Your one-stop guide to career planning.  Everything you need to plan your work and learning here.

Taking a Year Off

Division Notice

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Please visit the Transportation website to learn more: https://www.gsacrd.ab.ca/transportation