Alberta Education Degrees & Training

Curriculum, Secondary, and Primary Education Degrees in Alberta

Technical colleges and career education in Alberta, Canada

Bordering Montana, the Canadian province of Alberta is a friendly place for students from all over the world, including those who come from Canada's southern neighbor. Without the need to learn a foreign language, Canada can be an appealing choice to study abroad and to obtain solid technical and vocational training.

Technical colleges in Alberta

According to the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada, vocational education refers to a multi-year program or a series of courses providing specialized instruction in a skill or a trade intending to lead the student directly into a career or program based on that skill or trade. It is offered in secondary schools and at the post-secondary level in public colleges and institutes, private for-profit colleges and through apprenticeship programs.

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton is a leader in technical training and applied education. The NAIT offers a wide variety of apprenticeships and bachelor's degrees, including refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, communications technician, insulator, roofer and many others. The average tuition at NAIT for a full year is CAN $3,906.

After-school activities in Alberta

The gateway to the Canadian Rockies in western Canada is a fantastic place for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy the pristine outdoors and hit the slopes, the links, the rivers or explore the great outdoors on horseback. Calgary and the state capital, Edmonton, are vibrant cities with a wide range of cultural and leisure options. Don't forget your down jacket for those gorgeous, but quite cold, Alberta winters.

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Sources:

Alberta Association of Career Colleges • http://www.aaocc.net/index.asp • http://www.aaocc.net/index.asp

Education in Canada: An Overview • http://www.cmec.ca • http://www.cmec.ca/pages/canadawide.aspx#05

Experience Alberta • http://www.travelalberta.com • http://www.travelalberta.com/en/Pages/default.aspx?mrkt=United+States

Program Search • http://www.nait.ca/search/search.aspx?searchType=program&Delivery=Apprenticeship • http://www.nait.ca/

What Are Career Prospects Like For People With An Education Degree?
In a word: excellent. The Bureau of Labor calculates that education is the largest industry sector in employment terms. It is also predicted to grow by 26.4% between 2002 and 2012 according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (a Bureau of Labor publication). This is due, in part, to the shortage of teachers and also the fact that many are reaching retirement age or leaving the profession for other reasons. This combined with the baby boom means that opportunities in education are widespread. You may find that training requirements vary widely when seeking employment at different educational establishments. You might need to be accredited in your State, so make sure you check with your college.

What Will I Learn During My Education Degree Training Courses?
Your Education degree courses may include educational theory, curriculum design, student development and presentation skills. If you are interested in teaching a particular subject you will generally be required to have previous industry experience and/or a degree in that subject already. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential as are reasonable levels of math and an ability to explain concepts in a number of different ways. You might find the virtues of patience and good time management pretty useful too!

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Curriculum, Secondary, and Primary Education Degrees in Alberta

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CDI College - Calgary City Centre

CDI College has over 30 years of experience providing quality career education to students all across Canada. CDI College can give you the knowledge and training you need to get hired and succeed in the real world. Once you've earned your diploma in business, technology or healthcare, you can take advantage of CDI College's job assistance programs. Choose morning, afternoon or evening classes for maximum flexibility.

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CDI College - Edmonton City Centre

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DeVry Institute Of Technology

DeVry University is an accredited* university offering you the flexibility of over 90 locations, online courses and a wide variety of bachelor's and master's degree programs. Whether you earn your degree on campus, online, or through a combination of both, you'll find small classes and personal attention from experienced and respected professors focused on one thing ? your educational and career success. Discover education working at DeVry University

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211
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Higher education is education provided by universities, vocational universities (community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and technical colleges, etc.) and other collegial institutions that award academic degrees, such as career colleges following the completion of a school that provides secondary education, such as a high school and secondary K-12 schools.

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