1. Research your options

• What program do I want to take?
• Do I meet the admission requirements?
• Will I require upgrading?
• How long is the program?
• How can I apply?
• How much will it cost and how will I pay for it?
• Will I need additional support [accessibility services, accommodations] to complete the program?
• How much will I have to study?
• What responsibilities will be expected of me in my chosen occupation?
• Will I have to move to gain the type of employment I want?

2. Visit CAREERinsite

Understanding your interests, skills, values, and competencies is an important step in figuring out your future career goals. There are numerous options to assist you with exploring your interests and getting to know yourself better. An excellent resource is CAREERinsite. This is a free, online career planning tool through the Government of Alberta’s ALIS website.

CAREERinsite offers self-assessments and guides individuals through the career planning process and can be accessed at https://alis.alberta.ca/careerinsite/. In addition to the CAREERinsite tool, the ALIS website provides information on education & training, job search, succeeding at work, and much more.

3. Determine your next steps

You've done your homework and completed Career Cruising. Now what?

You're ready for school:
If you know what MHC program you would like to take, please call 403.529.3819 to book an academic advising appointment.

You're ready for school, but need more information about MHC:
If you are ready for school but would like to learn more about program options at MHC, please call 403.529.3819 to meet with a prospective student advisor. 

You're still not sure:
If it is not the right time for you to pursue a program at MHC, there are many community supports available for exploring the labour market or making a change in employment. Please see below for more information.