Overview

This eLeadership Guide examines how Alberta school authorities are strengthening career education and creating meaningful pathways for high school students. Through current research, Alberta stories of practice, and leadership reflections, it highlights system-level approaches that align programming, guidance, partnerships, and career-connected learning with the needs and opportunities of diverse communities. The guide offers insight into the leadership decisions, structures, and approaches that can broaden access, support informed pathway choices, and strengthen students’ readiness for successful transitions beyond Grade 12.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:

• examine how intentional system leadership can strengthen high school career education and expand pathways for students;
• explore Alberta stories of practice to identify effective programs, partnerships, and career-connected learning experiences;
• analyze the leadership decisions, structures, and processes used to develop and coordinate high school career education across diverse school authority contexts;
• assess opportunities to expand equitable access, strengthen student participation, and respond to local community and labour market needs; and
• identify evidence and measures that can be used to assess student outcomes and program effectiveness, inform continuous improvement, and support successful student transitions.

Source: This graphic is adapted from the Continuous Improvement Cycle in the Alberta Education Funding Manual for School Authorities 2026/27 School Year.