Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs - Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Official title: Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs engagement

Closed Policy & Studies Economy & Jobs Education
Alberta developed a 10-year strategy to transform its post-secondary education system. The goal? Make sure students graduate with skills employers actually need. The province gathered input from students, faculty, employers, and the public through surveys, town halls, and roundtables.

Why This Matters

Planning to go to college or university in Alberta? This strategy shapes what programs are offered and how affordable they'll be. Parents watching their kids figure out their future should pay attention too. The plan also affects whether your degree will actually help you land a job.

What Could Change

Credit transfers between Alberta schools could become easier. Institutions may partner more closely with employers to design programs. Schools might also get more freedom to find new revenue sources, which could affect tuition and fees.

Key Issues

  • How can post-secondary education better prepare students for changing job markets?
  • How can credit transfers between institutions be improved?
  • How should institutions collaborate with employers on programming?
  • How can governance and financial sustainability be improved?

How to Participate

  1. This engagement is now complete. Review the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs 10-year strategy to see the outcomes.

What Happened

The engagement gathered extensive input: 5,693 survey responses, 201 workbook submissions, 115+ stakeholder interviews, 31 roundtables, 6 telephone town halls with 1,491 attendees, and 35+ stakeholder submissions. This feedback informed the development of the Alberta 2030: Building Skills for Jobs 10-year strategy for post-secondary education.

View 'What We Heard' Report

Key Documents