Programs that are marked PGWP eligible meet Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) eligibility requirements for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), including the new field of study requirement effective Nov. 1, 2024. The numbers in the PGWP eligible column are the IRCC Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) codes. International students seeking a PGWP are responsible for meeting field of study and all other PGWP eligibility requirements.
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You can look forward to work in a wide range of roles and office environments including:
Positions
- Administrative Assistant
- Bookkeeper
- Data Entry Specialist
- Program Assistant
- Receptionist
Industries
- Commercial and Educational Offices
- Government Offices
- Insurance and Real Estate Offices
- Legal and Dental Offices
Upon completion of the program, you'll be able to write exams for the first two years of Agricultural Equipment Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician. You'll also be eligible to enter the Alberta Apprenticeship program. No matter which road you take, you'll be ready to begin a career in many diverse fields, including:
- Agricultural equipment service
- Construction equipment service
- Heavy equipment service
- Journeyman Agricultural equipment technician
- Journeyman heavy equipment technician
- Mining equipment service
- Mobile repair service
- Oilfield equipment service
- Service manager/shop foreman
- Trucking equipment service
Wherever your future takes you, you'll be able to drive away from Lethbridge Polytechnic and into positions such as:
- Apprentice Automotive Service Technician
- Automotive Systems Certificate Instructor
- Equipment Salesperson
- Journeyman Automotive Service Technician
- Mobile Repair Service Technician
- Service Manager
- Shop Foreman
- Shop Owner
When you graduate, your in-demand skills will open up opportunities in:
- Before and After School Programs
- Child Care Centres
- Day Homes
- Early Learning Programs
- Family Group Care Programs
- Kindergartens
- Out-of-school Care Programs
- Parenting Centres
- Preschool Programs
- Recreational Facilities
When you graduate from either ECE program, your in-demand skills will open up opportunities in:
- Before and After School Programs
- Child Care Centres
- Day Homes
- Early Learning Programs
- Family Group Care Programs
- Kindergartens
- Out-of-school Care Programs
- Parenting Centres
- Preschool Programs
- Recreational Facilities
When you graduate, your in-demand skills will open up opportunities in:
- Before and After School Programs
- Child Care Centres
- Day Homes
- Early Learning Programs
- Family Group Care Programs
- Kindergartens
- Out-of-school Care Programs
- Parenting Centres
- Preschool Programs
- Recreational Facilities
When you complete the certificate program, your expertise will be in high demand. You'll be able to find employment opportunities in:
- Alternative and Outreach Schools
- Before and After School Programs
- Early Intervention Programs for Children at Risk
- Elementary, Middle and High Schools
- Kindergartens and Preschools
- Private Agencies who Support Families with Children/youth with Disabilities or Behaviour Challenges
- Recreation and Community Centres
- Respite Care for Families
- School Lunch Programs
- Summer Camps and Summer Recreation Programs
Successful completion of this certificate will equip you with the skills and knowledge for entry-level positions and provide a stepping stone towards further education and more specialized careers in:
- Kinesiology
- Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA)
- Practical Nursing
- Recreational Therapy Assistant
- Health Educator or Community Health Worker
- Exercise Science
- General Arts and Science
- University Transfer for Degree Programs in Kinesiology, Health Sciences and more.
Discover your affinity for science through Lethbridge Polytechnic’s General Arts and Science – Sciences certificate. Successful completion of this certificate will equip you with the hands on lab skills and knowledge to pursue careers in:
- General Arts and Science
- Environmental Sciences
- Agriculture Sciences
- Pre Dentistry
- Pre Medicine
Discover your passion through Lethbridge Polytechnic’s General Arts and Science certificate. a strategic and flexible tool for self-discovery and career development that allows students to customize their course load to suit their unique goals and interests:
- General Arts and Science
- Business
- Justice Studies
Discover your health sciences vocation through Lethbridge College’s General Arts and Science – Health Sciences certificate. Successful completion of this certificate will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue careers in:
- Exercise Science
- General Arts and Science
- Massage Therapy
- Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA)
- Practical Nurse
- Therapeutic Recreation – Gerontology
As a trained medical device reprocessing technician, you can work in a variety of medical environments, including:
- hospital operating rooms
- hospital centre processing facilities
- day-procedure facilities
- private health care providers
- health-care facilities
- surgical centres
- dental offices
Upon successful completion of the MFR and Primary Care Paramedic programs, you’ll be ready to save lives in any corner of the province in settings such as:
- provincial, private and industrial ambulance services
- emergency service departments
- large industrial job sites
- other health-care related environments
Your certificate for Unit Clerk will prepare you for positions in a variety of medical environments, including:
- doctor offices
- health-care agencies
- respite and hospice facilities
- hospitals
- long-term care facilities
- medical clinics
- private health-care facilities
You will be ready to work in your community, alongside your field training officer, with your newly acquired knowledge and sharp skills, once you graduate. You'll be awarded a Certificate in Police Cadet Training to take into your career as a police officer.
Upon successful completion of your certificate and registration with College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta, career opportunities exist in a variety of health care settings such as:
- Acute Care (Medical, Surgical, Pediatric, Maternity, etc.)
- Continuing Care Services (Continuing Care Homes, Supportive Living Accommodations, Home and Community Care, Rehabilitative Care, Palliative Care, etc.)
- Public Health
- Renal Services
- Visit ALIS website for more career information.
Practical Nurses are part of an inter-professional collaborative health care team and play a primary role in providing safe, competent and ethical care to the public.
You’ll have plenty of options available to you following the completion of your apprenticeship. Keep your career goals in mind as you find employment as a(n):
- Apprentice Carpenter
- Construction Superintendent
- Contractor
- Foreman/Forewoman
- Journeyperson Carpenter
- Subcontractor
When you finish your apprenticeship, you'll be prepared for such positions as:
- Business Owner
- Electrical Inspector
- Estimator
- Journeyman Electrician
- Supervisor
When you finish your chosen apprenticeship path, you’ll be prepared for such positions as:
- Business Owner
- Estimator
- Journeyman Gasfitter
- Journeyman Pipefitter/Steamfitter
- Journeyman Plumber
- Journeyman Sprinkler fitter
- Supervisor
As a journeyperson in the Powerline industry, you will have opportunities in:
- Local, provincial, and national powerline industry service providers
- Maintenance of existing powerlines and service areas
- Overhead distribution maintenance and installation
- Transmission maintenance and installation
- Underground distribution maintenance and installation
Additional information can be found at the following links:
Powerline Technician: Occupations in Alberta
Tradesecrets - Powerline Technician
Curriculum Guide
As a welder, you’ll find yourself in demand in a variety of capacities. When you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll be ready to work in:
- Commercial Construction
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Industrial Construction
- Pipeline Construction
- Steel Fabrication
- Vessel or Structural Steel Assembly
Upon successful completion of the Primary Care Paramedic program, you’ll be ready to save lives in any corner of the province in settings such as:
- provincial, private and industrial ambulance services
- emergency service departments
- large industrial job sites
- other health-care related environments
Once certified, your skills will be extremely marketable in this burgeoning industry; many of our students are hired within days of graduation. You'll have multiple future career pathways as a:
- Apprentice Electrician
- Blade Repair Technician
- Wind Turbine Construction
- Wind Turbine Maintenance
- Wind Turbine Manufacturing
- Wind Turbine Technician
Some companies have weight restrictions for technicians at 310lbs with all of their PPE and gear on as this is the maximum rated capacity allowed on most safety gear.