Collegiate June Update
Skilled Trades and Technology Collegiate
What a year! The Collegiate had an incredible 2025–2026 school year, with hundreds of students and families from across Edmonton joining us for evening events, virtual presentations, and career-focused course programming. Your enthusiasm and support mean the world to us. Thank you!
The Collegiate is proud to help students build the skills, earn the certifications, and connect to the opportunities they need to begin careers in the high-demand areas of the trades and technology. This is our last newsletter of the school year, and we hope you enjoy a wonderful summer. We look forward to seeing you again in September!
CAREERS: Next Generation is hosting virtual Workplace Readiness Sessions designed to help youth prepare for summer internships and employment opportunities!
Three sessions are available:
- Interview: Get It, Ace It!
- Job: Get It, Keep It!
- Threads of Life: Get It, Live It! (Workplace Safety)
Each session is 30 minutes long and will be offered six times between May 15 and July 8.
Register here: https://careersnextgen.tfaforms.net/5184482
Are you aged 13–15 and interested in robots, coding, and 3D printing? The NorQuest Robotics Camp is a 5-day hands-on program where participants build their very own Pedro 2.0 Robot Arm and take it home at the end!
Throughout the week, students will gain practical skills in 3D printing, programming, and robotics while exploring how these technologies are shaping our world.
Dates and Times
- July 27–31 or August 17–21
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM daily
Cost
- $100 registration fee
- 50% discount available for participants from low-income households or those with other accessibility needs — use code STEM2026 at registration
Register here: https://events.norquest.ca/Events/details/id/00000046
CAREERS is excited to share that registration for the 2026 Healthcare Career Exploration Days is officially open as of June 1!
This is a unique opportunity for students entering Grades 9–12 to explore healthcare careers through hands-on learning experiences. Edmonton students can participate in two events:
- Royal Alexandra Hospital & Glenrose Rehabilitation Centre — August 13–14
- University of Alberta Hospital (Indigenous-Focused Event) — August 26–27
Participants will interact with healthcare professionals, explore hospital departments, try hands-on activities, and discover the many career pathways within Alberta's healthcare system — from frontline clinical roles to skilled trades, support services, rehabilitation, and emergency response.
Cost
- $80 per person (covers meals, snacks, and swag)
- No fee for self-identified Indigenous youth
- If cost is a barrier, students can apply for sponsorship by contacting CAREERS at youth.careers@hssab.ca
Please note: Attendees may be exposed to real medical situations, images, smells, and information that some individuals may find graphic or unsettling.
Learn more and register here: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page13120.aspx
Questions? Reach out to CAREERS at youth.careers@hssab.ca
We hope you have enjoyed being part of the Collegiate this year! If you would like to continue accessing our programming and stay in the loop, we need you to take one quick step.
Complete our Expression of Interest form — it only takes a minute!
Complete the form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczWtQLKeqm-vuMDOVQuBnwT1h2BsP2IJsiY3cNp3gtSxH8tg/viewform
Signing Up Means You Get Access To:
- Events — Collegiate evening events and special opportunities throughout the year
- Newsletter — Monthly updates with industry news, student spotlights, and program information
- Resources — Career resources, job and volunteer opportunities, and program information all in one place
The Skilled Trades and Technology Collegiate is designed to connect you with real industry experiences, career pathways, and a community of people who are passionate about trades and technology. We are excited to have you with us and can't wait to see where this takes you!
Questions?
Reach out anytime at daria.puckrin@epsb.ca
Boost Your Resume with Industry Certifications! 🚧✨
Looking for a way to make your resume stand out? Taking additional training and certification courses is a great place to start! CSTS 2020 (Construction Safety Training System) is an industry-recognized certification offered free of charge by the Alberta Construction Safety Association. Even better—it’s online and self-paced, so students can complete it anytime. This certification is highly valued by employers and is a great first step for students interested in construction, trades, or hands-on careers.
If you missed our Virtual Planning for High School presentation on February 25, you can still catch up!
Watch the 30-minute presentation
Explore the resource page
This session shares helpful information about planning your high school program and making space for career exploration opportunities.