The Government of Alberta has announced a nearly $4.5M investment that will be distributed in the form of grants that can be used to create new dual credit programs or enhance existing programming with upgrades. The grant will support the province’s schools in offering programs in a variety of areas—including welding, hairstyling, and education assistant training—for students in grades 10 to 12. The federal First Nations receiving funds for new dual credit programs include the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation (Alexis Band), the G4 Stoney Nakoda Tsuut’ina Tribal Council, and the Sunchild First Nation Band; the Alexis Band has also received a grant to enhance its equipment or facilities. “Dual credit courses help high school students explore jobs and get a head start – whether it is in the trades, postsecondary or pursuing their passion,” said AB Minister of Education and Childcare Demetrios Nicolaides.
