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Alberta Human Resources and Cold Lake
Alberta Works Employment assists Albertans through its Crowsnest Pass
network of service centres. The following Drumheller (403) 562-3285
Alberta Works, administered by offices have Labour Market Information Edmonton (403) 823-1616
Alberta Human Resources and
Centres (LMICs) where you can find informa- • A rgyll Centre
Employment, helps people find and tion about the workplace, career options, •• CF iotryt CReonatdr e (780) 644-2827
keep jobs through training and job education programs and funding, and [phone]
search services. It a lso helps employers finding work. Many LMICs have equipment • M eadowlark [phone]
meet their need for skilled workers you can use for work search purposes. Edson [phone]
Fort McMurray (780) 723-8317
and helps low-income Albertans cover
their basic costs of living. It includes • Call the Alberta Career Information Grande Prairie (780) 743-7149
four components: Employment and Hotline at 1 - 800-661-3753 toll-free (780) 538-6234
Training Services, Income Support, throughout Alberta. In Edmonton, High Level (780) 841-4315
High Prairie
Child Support Services, and Health call (780) 422-4266. Hinton (780) 523-6794
Benefits (see page 1 1 for Alberta Child • Call 310-0000 toll-free and, after the Lac La Biche (780) 865-8273
Lethbridge
Health Benefit information). prompt, enter the number of an [phone]
office listed below.
For more information, contact: Lloydminster (403) 381-5546
• Go to the ALIS (Alberta Learning Medicine Hat [phone]
Alberta Works Contact Centre Information Service) website at Olds (403) 529-3663
Toll-free: 1-866-644-5135 www.alis.gov.ab.ca and click on Peace River (403) 507-8060
Edmonton: (780) 644-5135 the Career Services Near You link for Pincher Creek (780) 624-6135
information on these and other offices.
Alberta Career Information Hotline Red Deer [phone]
Toll-free: 1-800-661-3753 Athabasca [phone]
Edmonton: (780) 422-4266 Barrhead (780) 675-2243 SRto. c Pkayu l Mountain House (403) 845-8590
(780) 674-8345
Wwewbws.igteo:v .ab.ca/hre/albertaworks CBBoarnolnogykavsri yl le ((748003)) 832662--41127758 SStleatvtel e rL ake ((778800)) 684459--67427930
(403) 742-7586
• C entury Park Place VVeegrrmeivliilolne (780) 632-5453
• F isher Park Place II S E (403) 297-6344 Wainwright (780) 853-8164
• M arlborough Mall NE (403) 297-4024 (780) 842 7500
• O ne Executive PI. NW (403) 297-7570 Westlock
Camrose (403) 297-3951 Wetaskiwin (780) 349-7700
(780) 608-2525 Whitecourt (780) 361-1272
\Claresholm (403) 625-4457 (780) 778-7149
Need Computer Access? Youth
Need to find job postings, do related The following organizations and
research through the Internet or print agencies help to serve youth.
your resume but don't have a computer? Youth Connections offers free services
Try your local Alberta Human Resources
to Albertans between the ages of 16 to
and Employment service centre, Youth
Connections office, public library or 24, including career planning and coun-
selling, workshops for resume writing,
Community Access Program (CAP) site
job search and interview techniques,
at cap.ic.gc.ca. Contact CAP at 1-800- and work exploration activities with
575-9200 toll-free (TTY 1-800-465-7735
employers.There are Youth Connections
toll-free for callers who are deaf or hard
offices throughout Alberta. Call the
of hearing), e-mail [email protected], Alberta Career Information Hotline or
or call the Alberta Career Information
visit www.youthconnections.gov.ab.ca
Hotline to find a C AP site near you.
to find the location nearest you.
Career, learning and employment services may be
available in communities other than those listed above.
Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline for details.
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Youth continued services in your area. You may also want WORKink Alberta provides job seekers,
to check out these websites for
employers, entrepreneurs and profes-
Skills Canada Alberta is a p rovincial, additional resources for Aboriginal sionals with resources to enhance
not-for-profit organization that actively the employment of persons with
promotes occupations in skilled trades people. disabilities.
Government of Alberta Aboriginal
and technologies to Alberta youth
People Portal Website: ab.workink.com
through a variety of programs. These
culminate in an annual Provincial Skills www.gov.ab.ca (click on People
Services under Service Alberta)
Competition. Stakeholder groups Immigrants
include industry, education, labour The Aboriginal Canada Portal
and government. www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca For a l ist of organizations that serve and
work with newly arrived immigrants,
Phone: (780) 493-2630 A G uide to Aboriginal Organizations
Website: www.skillsalberta.com in Alberta visit the Alberta Association of
CAREERS:The Next Generation is an www.aand.gov.ab.ca wIwmmwi.garaainsta . cSae rv iorn g c a lAlg etnhec i eAsl b ewretbas iCtaer e eatr
(click on Strategic Services)
industry-driven private/public partner- Information Hotline.
ship dedicated to the career develop- Alberta Native Friendship Centres
Association
ment of A lberta's youth. Its aim is to
provide a continuous supply of skilled www.albertafriendshipcentres.ca
and motivated people to meet industry
needs today and in the future. Persons with Disabilities
Programs include trades and technolo-
gies, health services and information
and communications technologies. For up-to-date information and
useful links, contact the following:
Toll-free: 1-888-757-71 72
Disability Related Employment
Edmonton: (780) 426-341 4
Website: www.nextgen.org Supports addresses barriers to employ-
ment by p roviding assistive services and
The Tech Prep Credential is a career technologies to overcome barriers in the
development initiative that helps workplace, during job search or while
high school students apply what they pursuing education. Call the Alberta
learn in the classroom to real-life work Career Information Hotline to find an
situations. Participants demonstrate Alberta Human Resources and
learning through a career portfolio Employment service centre near you.
and earn credentials recognized
Website: www.gov.ab.ca/h re/d res
by Alberta Education.
Disability Weblinks lists programs
Phone: (403) 342-3797
and services offered by the federal,
Website: www.careerprep.ab.ca
provincial and territorial governments
for persons with disabilities.
Aboriginal People
Website: www.disabilityweblinks.ca
A n umber of employment centres
throughout the province provide
specialized career planning, educational
planning and work search services for
First Nations and Metis people. Call the
Alberta Career Information Hotline for
Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline at 1-800-661-3753 toll-free in Alberta or (780) 422-4266 in Edmonton.
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Education and Training
Education and Training
For institution websites, go to www.alis.gov.ab.ca/learning/pset/alberta.asp
Universities Toll-free
Athabasca University 1 800 788 9041 Athabasca
(780) 675-61 1 1
University of Alberta Edmonton
• A ugustana Campus 1-800-661-8714 ((778800)) 469729--31111332 CCaalmgraorsye Distance Learning
University of Calgary
(403) 220-6645 Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
(403) 320-5700
Many post-secondary institutions
Calgary
Public Colleges throughout Alberta and Canada
Alberta College of Art & D esign 1-800-251-8290 Calgary provide distance learning programs
(403) 284-7617
Bow Valley College 1 - 866-428-2669 [phone] in print or on-line.To find out what
Grande Prairie Regional College 1-888-539-4772 Grande opportunities may be available to you,
(780) 539-2944 Prairie
check EDinfo at www.alis.gov.ab.ca/
Grant MacEwan College 1 888 497 4622 (780) 497 5140 Edmonton edinfo or call the Alberta Career
Keyano College 1-800-251-1408 FMocrMt urray Information Hotline.
(780) 791-4800
Lakeland College 1-800-661-6490 (780) 853 8400 Vermilion
Lethbridge
Lethbridge Community College 1 800 572 0103 (403) 320 3280 Alberta Distance
Medicine Hat College 1 866 282 8394 CMaeldgiacriyn e Hat
Mount Royal College 1 877 676 0686 ((440033)) 454209 - 30811498 Learning Centre
NorQuest College 1-866-534-7218 1 780) 422 2020 Edmonton
Northern Lakes College 1-866-652-3456 Grouard The Alberta Distance Learning Centre
[phone]
Northern Lakes College Slave Lake (ADLC) offers accredited courses to:
(780) 849-8600
Olds College 1 800 661 6537 (403) 556 8281 Olds
• supplement your current
Portage College 1-888-623-5551 Lac La Biche
(780) 623-5580 high school program
ext. 5580
Red Deer College 1 888 732 4630 (403) 342 3400 Red Deer • complete your Alberta
high school diploma
Private Colleges Offering Accredited Degree Programs Calgary
Alliance University College 1 800 461 1222 • upgrade your course marks to meet
[phone] admission requirements for college,
Canadian University College 1-800-661-8129 Lacombe
e(x4t0.3 ) 4 1 7 2872 -3381 university or to enter a t rade.
Concordia University College of Alberta 1 866 479 5200 (780) 479 9220 CEadlmgoanryt on For more information check the
DeVry Institute of Technology (Calgary) 1-800-363-5558 (403) 235 3450 ADLC website at www.adlc.ca,
The King's University College 1 800 661 8582 (780) 465-8334 CEadlmgoanryt on call 1-866-774-5333 toll-free across
Nazarene University College 1 800 461 1222 [phone] Calgary Alberta or contact the ADLC office
TSta.y l Moarr y 'Usn iv Uenrisvietrys i tCyo l lCeoglel e ganed Seminary 1 800 567 4988 (403) 531-9130 Edmonton nearest you at:
(780) 431-5200 Barrhead
Technical Institutes
Phone: (780) 674-5333
Edmonton
Nort• hF earinr v iAelwb e rCtaam p Iunsst itute of Technology 11--888080--666611--44007777 ((778800)) 447711--66224488 CFaailrgvaireyw FEadxm: o (n7t80o)n 674-7593
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology 1-877-284-7248
(403) 284-7248 Phone: (780) 427-2766, press 0
Specialized Education CFaaxl:g a(7r8y0 ) 427-3850
The Banff Centre
• A rts Programs 1-800-565-9989 Banff
(403) 762-6180 Phone: (403) 290-0977
• L eadership Development Programs 1-800-590-9799 Banff
• M ountain Culture Programs 1-800-298-1229 (403) 762-6122 Banff FLaext: h (b4r0i3d) g e2 90-0978
(403) 762-6369
Private Institutions With Licensed Programs
Phone: (403) 327-2160
Fax: (403) 327-2710
There are over 145 private institutions in Alberta offering licensed vocational training
programs.These programs include training in areas such as information technology, hairstyling,
health-related occupations and commercial truck driving. For a l isting of licensed programs, call the
Private Institutions Branch, Alberta Advanced Education, at (780) 427-5609 or visit your nearest
Alberta Human Resources and Employment service centre. J
Calling an Alberta government office long distance? Dial 310-0000 and enter the area code and number.
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Educational Consortia others learn these skills?
bridging, pre-technology, pre-careers
or transitions programs. Call 1-800-767-3231 toll-free in Alberta.
Educational consortia are associations
For more information, contact the
of adult learning centres, post-second- publicly funded institutions, private General Educational
ary institutions and communities that
schools or the community consortium
offer a wide range of credit programs Development (GED)
office near you or visit their websites.
or courses for local residents. Contact
Contact information is available
the consortium in your area to find out The GED (high school equivalency) test
through the Alberta Career Information
what is offered in y our community. test — satisfies minimum academic
Hotline or from EDinfo, the database of
Big Country post-secondary education programs requirements of a h igh school educa-
in Alberta, at tion and generally includes the basics
Drumheller (403) 823-8300
in writing, literature, math, social studies
Stettler (403) 742-6700 www.a I i s .gov.a b.ca/ed info
and science.Testing occurs several
Chinook
Many public and private schools offer times each the year. For more informa-
Blairmore (403) 562-2853 part-time adult education courses. For tion, contact Alberta Advanced
Claresholm (403) 625-4231 information, visit EDinfo, call your local Education at (780) 427-0010.
Pincher Creek (403) 627-4478 school board(s) or visit
Pembina www.education.gov.ab.ca/ei/maps/
High School Transcripts
Drayton Valley (780) 542-5400
Fox Creek (780) 622-3758 English as a S econd If y ou attended high school in Alberta,
Rocky Mountain
Language (ESL) you can get transcripts from Alberta
House (403) 845-7200 Education:
Westlock (780) 349-7775
To have your English skills assessed or • at www.education.gov.ab.ca/
Whitecourt (780) 778-2000
Website: www.pec.abxa to get a referral to ESL classes, contact learning/studentservices
the Language Assessment and Referral
Yellowhead Region centres: • in person, by mail or by fax at:
Edson (780) 723-5206 Transcript Office
Grande Cache (780) 827-4340 Edmonton: (780) 424-3545 Alberta Education
Website:
Hinton (780) 865-7666 www.catholicsocialservices.ab.ca 2nd Floor, 44 Capital Boulevard
Jasper (780) 852-2101 10044-108 Street
(click on ESL Programs and Services
Website: www.yrec.ab.ca directory) Edmonton, ABT5J 5E6
First Nations Adult and Higher Fax: (780) 422-2137
Education Consortium Calgary: (403) 262-2656 You cannot order transcripts by
Website: calgaryimmigrantaid.ca
Calgary (403) 258-1775 telephone. There is a $ 10 fee for each
(click on Services, then ESL directory)
Website: www.fnahec.org official transcript.
ESL learners may also receive services
Academic Upgrading from Community Adult Learning
International Qualifications
Councils and volunteer tutor adult
Several institutions offer suitable literacy programs. For information, Assessment Service (IQAS)
programs for adults who want to take contact Alberta Advanced Education,
courses at the high school level. Many Community Programs Branch, IQAS is a service to assess the qualifica-
public and private colleges and technical at (780) 427-5624. tions ofp eople educated or certified
outside of Canada.
institutes offer part-time and full-time
programs designed to help students
Literacy Help Line Edmonton: (780) 427-2655
upgrade their academic skills. These
Website: www.advancededucation.
programs may be called academic
Do you need help with reading, writing gov.ab.ca/iqas
upgrading, college preparation,
or math skills, or do you want to help
Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline at 1-800-661-3753 toll-free in Alberta or (780) 422-4266 in Edmonton.
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Education and Training
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Alberta Apprenticeship • Agricultural • Painter &
High School Students —
Equipment Earn Credits. ..Earn Money
and IndustryTraining Technician Decorator
• Appliance •• PPalrutsm b Teerc hnician Become an apprentice through the
Trade Apprenticeship and Service Registered Apprenticeship Program
Occupation Training Information • TAeucthon i Bcoidany • Power Lineman (RAP). You can earn credits towards your
• Power System
Technician (4) apprenticeship and high school diplo-
Alberta's registered apprenticeship and Electrician ma and earn money at the same time.
occupation training programs can pro- • Automotive • Recreation
vide you with a rewarding career. For Service Vehicle Service For more information or for a copy of
information about apprenticeship and • TBeackhenri cian Technician the application form, contact the RAP
occupation training in Alberta, or for a • Refrigeration & co-ordinator at your high school (some-
copy of an application, visit the website • Boilermaker Air Conditioning times it'sy our counsellor or principal).
www.tradesecrets.org or contact any • Bricklayer Mechanic Scholarships for RAP Apprentices
Apprenticeship and IndustryTraining • Cabinetmaker •• RRiogo f Teerc hnician (3)
(AIT) office listed below. • Carpenter Excellent work is rewarded — 50 annual
• Sawfiler (2)
CBaolngnayrviyl le (780) 826-6142 • TCeocmhmnuinciiacna tion • Sheet Metal scholaablre sfohr RiApPs aofp p $r1e,n0t0i0c e se.a ch are avail-
(403) 297-6457
Edmonton •• CCoonockr ete Finisher Worker These scholarships recognize the
(780) 427-8517 • Sprinkler
Fort McMurray accomplishments of Alberta high
(780) 743-7150
Grande Prairie (780) 538-5240 • Crane & H oisting Systems Installer school students taking the RAP pro-
Hinton • Steamfitter-
(780) 865-8293 Equipment gram and encourage students to con-
Lethbridge (403) 381-5380 • OElpeecrtaritcoarl M(7o)t or • SPtipreufcittutrearl Steel & tinue their apprenticeship training after
Medicine Hat (403) 529-3580 Plate Fitter completing high school.
Peace River (780) 624-6529 TSeycshtneimcsi an • Tilesetter Applications are available from high
Red Deer (403) 340-5151 • Electrician • Tool & D ie Maker school guidance counsellors, the
Slave Lake (780) 849-7228 • Electronic • Transport Alberta Scholarship Programs office at
Vermilion
(780) 853-8150 • TEelcevhantiocri an Refrigeration (780) 427-8640, any Apprenticeship and
Become a registered apprentice in Technician Industry Training (AIT) office or the AIT
any of 51 designated trades or a Constructor •• WWaetledre r Well Driller website at www.tradesecrets.org
• Floorcovering
trainee in any of three designated Scholarships for Registered
Installer
occupations (three additional occu- • Gasfitter (2) Apprentices and Trainees
pations provide for certification but • Glazier (2) Earn an Alberta
The Alberta Apprenticeship and
no indusgtramr isc y u-rarpepnrtolyv e da v aitlraabilnee)e. pro- •• HHaeiarsvtyy list OCecrctuipfiactaitoen IndustryTraining Scholarships provide
165 annual awards of $1,000 each.
These industry-designed pro- (Numbecarte s aovafi l acbeler)t ifi-
grams can help you develop TEeqcuhinpimcieannt (4) • Construction These scholarships recognize the excel-
skills currently in demand • Instrument lence of A lberta apprentices in a t rade
by employers in Alberta, • CGraasf t U tLialibtoyu rer
across Canada and around Technician and trainees in a d esignated occupa-
• Insulator
tion and encourage recipients to com-
the world. In addition to
• Ironworker (2) • OOiple r&a tG oars plete their apprenticeship or occupa-
full-time training, technical • Landscape tional training programs.
training may be available TSreravniscpeosr t a(6t)i on
one day a week, evenings Gardener Applications are available from the
• Lather-Interior • Steel Detailer Alberta Scholarship Programs
or weekends, on the job • Warehousing (3)
site or through various SMyesctheamnsi c • Well Testing ooffffiiccee aort (t7h8e0 ) A I 4T 2 7w-e8b6s4i0t,e aanty AIT
forms of distance learn- • Locksmith Services www.tradesecrets.org
ing. Financial assistance • Machinist
Supervisor (3)
programs are available.
Calling an Alberta government office long distance? Dial 3 1 0-0000 and enter the area code and number.
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Student Funding
The Investigator | 2005-2006 Did you know?
• All student funding applications are • An electronic student funding appli-
Student Funding automatically assessed for eligibility cation takes about two weeks to
for the Alberta Opportunities Bursary, process and a p aper application takes
Student financial assistance programs the Canada Millennium Bursary and about three to four weeks.
are designed for students in financial the Alberta Student Loan Relief
need. Depending on your situation, you • To ensure that your funding applica-
Program. tion is c omplete and that you have
may receive funding in the form of a
government student loan (Canada and • You may need to submit an applica- enclosed the appropriate documenta-
tion for s ome scholarships, grants tion, ask for help from your high
Alberta), grant, scholarship or bursary.
and bursaries. Check the application school, the Student Awards Office
A s tudent loan is money you have to
requirements for each one. at a p ost-secondary institution, the
pay back — with interest. A g rant does Student Funding Contact Centre, a
not have to be repaid but may be • Some scholarships, such as the Youth Connections office or your
considered taxable income. Grants are Rutherford and Registered
local Alberta Human Resources and
awarded only in special situations. Like Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
a g rant, a b ursary may also be available scholarships, are available to high Employment service centre.
school students.
only in certain situations. A s cholarship
is a monetary award for academic
excellence in a specific area of study or Student Funding
in recognition of other achievements. Information on ALIS
Student Funding For information on Alberta student
Contact Centre loans, grants and bursaries, go to
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/studentsfinance.
To submit an electronic application
The Student Funding Contact Centre
for funding, follow the link from
provides information about post-
the Students Finance home page.
secondary loans and grants as well
as Alberta Works funding and benefits For information on scholarships
for learners.The centre, operated by and bursaries, visit
Alberta Fluman Resources and
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships
Employment and Alberta Advanced
Education, handles all telephone, Other Sources of Student
e-mail and fax inquiries from
Albertans, educational institutions Funding Information
and other delivery partners.
There are other ways to find informa-
Toll-free in Canada: 1-800-222-6485 tion on student funding. Contact:
Edmonton: (780) 427-3722
Fax: (780) 422-4516 • any high school
E-mail: Go to the ALIS website at • the Student Awards Office at post-
www.alis.gov.ab.ca, click on Students secondary institutions
Finance and scroll down to e-Contact
Service. • your training provider
• a Y outh Connections office
Student funding advisors are available
Monday to Friday from 8:1 5 a .m. to • your local Alberta Human Resources
4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. and Employment service centre.
For a complete listing, go to the ALIS
website and click on Career Services
Near You.
Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline at 1-800-661-3753 toll-free in Alberta or (780) 422-4266 in Edmonton.
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Employment Standards to a monthly e-mail notice or browse Self-Employment
the Occupational Health & S afety
Alberta's Employment Standards Magazine, published three times a y ear. For up-to-date information and useful
encompasses the minimum standards links, visit Self-Employment on the
Workplace Health and Safety Call Centre
of employment for employers and ALIS website at
Toll-free: 1-866-41 5-8690
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/employment/se
employees, including payment of earn-
Edmonton: (780) 41 5-8690
ings, minimum wage, hours of work and
Website: www.whs.gov.ab.ca The Self-Employment Program helps
rest periods, overtime and overtime
unemployed Albertans obtain skills and
pay, vacations and vacation pay, general
knowledge to start their own business.
holidays and holiday pay, maternity and Canada-Alberta JOBS It offers formal classroom instruction in
parental leave and termination of
developing a b usiness plan, marketing,
employment. Canada-Alberta Job Order Bank
Services (JOBS) serves Alberta job managing finances and one-on-one
small business counselling. Visit
• Alberta's minimum wage will increase seekers and employers.
to $7.00 per hour from $5.90 per www.gov.ab.ca/hre/fact_sheets and
hour on September 1 , 2005. Job seekers can find job opportunities click on Self-Employment Program.
through:
The Business Link offers information
• In Alberta the following are general
holidays: New Year's Day, Alberta • the Internet Job Bank at to Alberta entrepreneurs on start-up,
Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, www.jobbank.gc.ca incorporation, regulatory requirements,
Canada Day, Labour Day, marketing, exporting, financing,
• employment telemessage:
Thanksgiving Day, Remembrance Toll-free: 1-800-727-2925 Aboriginal business, e-business and
Day, Christmas Day and any other day government programs and services.
Edmonton: (780) 917-4899
designated by the employer.
Toll-free: 1-800-272-9675
Employers can post job opportunities
Phone: (780) 427-3731 free of charge: Edmonton: (780) 422-7722
Website: www.gov.ab.ca/hre/
• on-line at: Fax: (780) 422-0055
employmentstandards Website: www.cbsc.org/alberta
www.jobbank.gc.ca
Calgary Business Information Centre
• by fax:
Workplace Health helps entrepreneurs in the Calgary
Toll-free: 1-800-666-5014 region increase their level of business
and Safety
Edmonton: (780) 41 5-1 647 success by learning about their options
Workplace health and safety deals with • by phone: and getting access to resources
the dangers or potential hazards that Toll-free: 1-800-999-1 546 and expertise.
may affect your health or safety at the Edmonton: (780) 427-5627
Calgary: (403) 221-7800
worksite. Workplace Health and Safety Job Match is a new service option that
in Alberta Human Resources and WFaexb:s i (t4e0:3 ) 221-7817
allows job seekers to create a p rofile,
Employment helps employers and advertise or match their skills. And, it www.calgary-smallbusiness.com
workers ensure safe, fair and healthy allows employers to find people whose Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
worksites for Albertans. A s hared com- occupational background, skills and
provides financing, advice, business
mitment byi ndustry, safety associa- experience match their advertised skill development and networking
tions, labour and government to signifi- requirements.
opportunities for Alberta women
cantly reduce workplace injuries and ill- who are starting, purchasing or
nesses means Albertans will be hearing
expanding a b usiness.
a l ot more about workplace health and
safety. The Work Safe Alberta initiative, Toll-free: 1-800-713-3558
Healthy Workers, Safe Worksites, is vital Edmonton: (780) 422-7784
to making Alberta the best place to
work. Visit the website to subscribe WCealbgsairtye:: (w4w03w). a7w7e7-b4u2s5i0n ess.com
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Alberta Learning Information Service requirements and lifting require- • Career Planner: Choosing an occupation
ments.
The keys to your future are at your fin- • Finding Out: How to get the in f orma tion
gertips at w ww.alis.gov.ab.ca.With • CAREERinsite is a new five step you need to make the choices you want
over 2.3 million visitors each year, the career planning feature. • Lasting Gifts: Pa rents, teens and the
career journey
ALIS website is Alberta's on-line source
for career, learning, employment and
Print Resources • Multiple Choices: Planning your ca reer
workplace information. Provided
for the 2 1st century
through a p rovincial government part- Alberta Human Resources and
nership ofA lberta Human Resources • Radical Change in the World of Work:
and Employment, Alberta Education Employment produces publications The workbook
and Alberta Advanced Education, that help you make informed decisions
about career and educational planning, • Skills Plus Handbook: Discovering your
the website provides Albertans with
information on: work search, worker safety, change and personal career assets
transitions and many other topics. Your • Volunteering: How to build your ca reer
• career planning Alberta Career Information Hotline
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advisor can recommend and send you
• education, training and certification
free publications. If y ou have on-line
• occupations
access, you can download the publica-
• wages and salary tions or order print copies at
www.alis.gov.ab.ca/careershop
• students finance
• scholarships and bursaries Aboriginal People
• Seekers and Storytellers: Aboriginal role
• labour market trends
models share their career journeys
• job postings (book and poster)
• employment standards Immigrants
• Welcome to Alberta: Information
• workplace health and safety
for immigrants
• self-employment
• Working in A I berta: A g uide
Some of the site's unique features for internationally trained and
include detailed listings of 530+ occu- educa ted immigran ts
pations (OCCinfo), weekly tip articles on
Older Workers
career, learning or employment topics,
• A G uide for Midlife Ca reer Mo ves
video career clips and the ability to
apply for student loans on-line. A v ari- People with Disabilities
ety of p ublications are also accessible • Employment Series for Persons with
through the ALIS website. Disabilities: Tips for employers •Tips for
New features job seekers • Tips for service providers
(three resources in this series)
• OCCinfo now can generate lists of
relevant occupations based on your Youth
interests, high school subjects and • CareerGear organizer and poster
post-secondary fields of study. The
new search functions are in addition The following resources are appropriate
Call the Alberta Career Information Hotline at 1-800-661-3753 toll-free in Alberta or (780) 422-4266 in Edmonton.
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Print Resources continued Work Search/Job Maintenance
Counsellor's Corner
• Advanced Techniques for Work Search
Professional resources are available for
Education Planning
• Job Seeker's Handbook: An in troductory career practitioners and teachers to
• Adult Back to School Planner guide to finding work support work in classrooms, group
• Education and Training Planner • Job Smart: Tips for staying employed workshops and with individuals. For a
• Money 101: Budgeting basics for • Self-Employment: Is it f or me? complete list of publications and prod-
further education ucts, refer to
• Workability Handbook www.alis.gov.ab.ca/careershop or
• Time to Choose... a p ost-secondary Transitions phone the Alberta Career Information
education program 2005-2006 • Change and Transitions (book and Hotline for a C areerShop catalogue.
• Training for Work
poster)
Occupational Information • Creating a N ew Future: The job-loss Events and Resources
• Alberta Careers Update workbook • Canada Career Week, October 30
• Making Sense of Labour Market • Positive Works II to November 5, 2005. Copies of
Information the Canada Prospects magazine
• Women Today Edition 1: S uccess on
are available from
your own terms www.alis.gov.ab.ca/careershop
• Women Today, Edition 2: Making it w ork Website: www.alis.gov.ab.ca/
canadacareerweek or
Workplace Resources
www.canadaca reerweek.com
• Better Balance, Better Business:
Options for work-life issues • Building Tomorrow Today consulta-
tion for c areer development, May
• Diversity: A s tra tegy to meet your need
for skilled workers 5-7, 2006, Grant MacEwan College,
Edmonton
• Finders & K eepers: Recruitment and
retention strategies • Career Development Association
of Alberta
• A G uide to Righ ts and Responsibilities in Website:
Alberta Workplaces (book and poster)
www.careerdevelopment.ab.ca
• Let's Talk: A g uide to resolving
• Canadian Foundation for Economic
work place conflicts Education. Visit the Virtual Resource
• Skills by Design: Stra tegies for Centre (VRC),VRC Database and
employee development VECTOR — youth serving agencies
Worker Safety can access free downloads of career
resources and videos.
• X-treme Sa fety: Survival tips for rookies
Website: www.cfee.org
in the workplace (book and poster)
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