News Release
Kickstarting post-secondary for students
Alberta’s government is investing nearly $4.5 million to grow dual credit programs for Alberta students this school year.
Alberta’s government is helping students prepare for their future jobs by investing in dual credit programs across the province. These programs help students get a head start on their next steps after graduation by earning high school and post-secondary credits at the same time.
Carpentry, automotives, welding, hairstyling and education assistant training are just a few examples of programs Alberta students can look forward to as grant funding for dual credit programs rolls out for the 2025-26 school year. This funding will support schools across the province in delivering a wide range of high-quality dual credit courses for students in grades 10 to 12.
“Dual credit courses help high school students explore jobs and get a head start – whether it is in the trades, post-secondary or pursuing their passion. Our government is proud to support these pathways to rewarding careers and lifelong success.”Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Education and Childcare
Through this latest round of funding, Alberta’s government has awarded $1.6 million to support school boards in creating 33 new dual credit programs, and $2.8 million to enhance 29 existing programs. Included in the funding is an investment of $475,000 from Alberta Assisted Living and Social Services to support new and enhanced health care aide programs.
“Health care aides are vital to supporting seniors and vulnerable Albertans. Our investment ensures more students can access high-quality training and step into these in-demand, rewarding careers.”Jason Nixon, Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services
In addition, the province is currently accepting applications for collegiate school funding for the 2026-27 school year. $8 million in operating funding and $21.5 million in capital investment are available to support start-up and expansion costs for collegiate schools next school year.
“Collegiate and dual-credit funding supports us in delivering world-class pathway education, building strong partnerships with industry and post-secondary institutions. These opportunities ensure students graduate with confidence, purpose and readiness for their futures, both in continued learning and in meaningful careers that meet Alberta’s growing workforce needs. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the pride and belief students gain in themselves as they discover their pathways forward.”Bradey Thompson, co-founder, Fusion Collegiate
Quick facts
- Dual credit grants provide up to $50,000 to school boards to create new dual credit programs, or up to $100,000 to enhance existing programs by purchasing new equipment or upgrading facilities to meet industry standards.
- Grants are available to support programs in public, separate, francophone, First Nations, charter and independent schools, and boards can apply for one grant in each stream.
- A total of 41 school authorities have received startup and/or enhancement grants this year.
- Since 2013, more than 120,000 high school students have participated in at least one dual credit course.
- Budget 2025 invests more than $100 million over three years to increase career education opportunities in in-demand fields.
| Start-up grant recipients | Enhancement grant recipients |
| CharterAlmadina School Society STEM Innovation Academy SocietyFusion Education AssociationFederal First NationsAlexis BandG4 Stoney Nakoda Tsuut’ina Tribal CouncilSunchild First Nation BandIndependentCalgary French and International School SocietyChiniki Community CollegePublicThe Aspen View School DivisionThe Buffalo Trail School DivisionThe Calgary School DivisionThe Canadian Rockies School DivisionThe Chinook’s Edge School DivisionThe Edmonton School DivisionThe Fort Vermilion School DivisionThe Grasslands School DivisionThe Medicine Hat School DivisionThe Northern Lights School DivisionThe Palliser School DivisionThe Prairie Rose School DivisionThe Red Deer School DivisionThe Rocky View School DivisionThe St. Albert School DivisionThe Sturgeon School DivisionSeparateThe Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionThe Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionThe Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionHealth care aideThe Greater North Central Francophone Education RegionHillcrest Christian School SocietyThe Clearview School DivisionThe Wetaskiwin School DivisionThe Wolf Creek School DivisionThe Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division | Federal First NationsAlexis BandIndependentAlberta Conference of 7th Day Adventist ChurchChiniki Community CollegePublicThe Buffalo Trail School DivisionThe Calgary School DivisionThe Canadian Rockies School DivisionThe Chinook’s Edge School DivisionThe Clearview School DivisionThe Elk Island School DivisionThe Foothills School DivisionThe Fort Vermilion School DivisionThe Grande Yellowhead School DivisionThe Grasslands School DivisionThe Medicine Hat School DivisionThe Palliser School DivisionThe Prairie Rose School DivisionThe Red Deer School DivisionThe St. Albert School DivisionThe Sturgeon School DivisionThe Westwind School DivisionThe Wild Rose School DivisionWolf Creek School DivisionSeparateThe Calgary Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionThe Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionThe Greater St. Albert Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionThe Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate School DivisionThe Red Deer Catholic Separate School DivisionHealth care aideThe Edmonton School DivisionThe Northland School Division |
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