Message from the editor Kelsey James

Welcome to the spring 2023 issue of Alberta School Counsellor magazine.

On page six, Robertson College shares how its micro-courses and diploma programs are aiming to close the tech talent gap in Canada, which includes evolving technology and a greater need for IT infrastructure to support hybrid of virtual workforces. In response to the changing needs of the labour market, Robertson College offers six technology programs in high-demand fields.

In Alberta, the EcoSchools Canada program has been steadily growing by providing the resources needed support environmental learning and action at schools, including activities and resources to take learning outdoors. Currently, there are 54 Alberta schools participating in the 2022-2023 program, and that number is expected to grow by the end of the school year. You can read more about this program on page 17.

On page 16, Skills Canada Alberta shares details of the upcoming 2023 Provincial Skills Canada Competition on May 3 and 4, 2023, which the organization is offering free field trips to. The event will include more than 50 Try-A-Trades and Try-A-Skills, presentations by industry and education leaders, alumni and special guests and access to industry and education exhibitors. Skill City is a career fair for junior and senior high school students who are looking for inspiration and information on what their future careers can become.

These three stories are just a small preview of what we have in store for you in the spring 2023 edition of Alberta School Counsellor. We hope you enjoy this issue and help spread the message about our publication.

Finally, we wish to thank all the companies who have contributed a story for this issue of Alberta School Counsellor. A special thanks goes out to the following contributors:

• Robertson College

• Keyano College

• Momentum

• Northern Lakes College

• Alberta Roofing Contractors Association

• Skills Alberta

• Career Designs for Life

• EcoSchools Canada

We invite all interested companies to share their news and editorial ideas with us. If you would like to contribute a story for future issues of Alberta School Counsellor, please contact Kelsey James and kelsey@delcommunications.com.

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