Career Centre

Grade 12s: Are you going to college/university in September 2020? If YES and if you HAVE NOT received CERB money (Canadian Emergency Response Benefit), please consider the "Canadian Student Service Grant" opportunity this summer. For every 100 hours you volunteer over the summer, the Canadian government will pay $1000 to the post secondary institution you will be attending in the fall (to a maximum of 500 hours, in increments of 100 hours). You must register your participation in the program before doing any volunteer hours.

If you are interested in this program, please contact Michele Soltys by email: michele.soltys@rdpsd.ab.ca or by phone: 403-342-6655 ext 1238.

Additional details can be found here.

Are you wondering about planning for high school and post secondary? The following checklists will highlight key things to consider.

Grade 10 Checklist

Grade 11 Checklist

Grade 12 Checklist

The 2020/2021 student loan application is not available yet. It should be available at the beginning of June. For more information, visit the Alberta Student Aid website.  

Interested in doing some career planning or exploration? These resources can help you:

My Blueprint

ALIS

It is important for students to be responsible for their own academic records and course information. All students are required to sign up for an account in "My Pass."  Click here for instructions on how to do this.

Do you need a reference letter? Scholarships often require references. Start the process by completing a student profile sheet to outline your accomplishments over the past three years.  Providing the completed profile sheet to your referees will make writing you a strong reference letter easier.  

Looking for volunteer opportunities in your community? Check out Volunteer Central, a database of volunteer postings by area. Volunteering looks great on a resume and is an important consideration for scholarships! Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community!

To apply to volunteer at the Red Deer Regional Hospital, complete the application on line.

Students are encouraged to book a career appointment with Ms. Halter in Grade 12 to explore career options, to look at education or training requirements needed to obtain employment in a particular field, to learn about post-secondary programs and gain information on scholarships. Students can book an appointment using the paper schedule in the Learning Commons until the new online booking option is available. Please note appointments will become available to Grade 10 and 11 students in the second semester!