THE E3 STORY
Exploring, experiencing and engaging.
See how seven school divisions, Lethbridge Polytechnic and industry partners create practical learning opportunities for thousands of junior high students across southern Alberta.
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CURRICULUM CONNECTED. CAREER FOCUSED
What are E3 workshops?
Designed for junior high students, E3 workshops combine project-based learning, career experts and practical activities that build skills, confidence and awareness of future pathways.
Agriculture
Discover how agriculture connects science, growing systems, and food production to everyday life. Through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, students build practical skills, explore responsible resource management, and discover careers across the industry.
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Farm tour
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Growing systems
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AgriScience
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Agriculture in action
Health Care
Explore health care through hands-on activities in lab science, patient care, wellness, and emergency response. Students build practical skills, empathy, and confidence while discovering how health-care professionals investigate, care, and respond.
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Lab sciences
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Patient care and wellness
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Emergency response
Trades
Build practical skills and confidence through hands-on exploration of mechanical, electrical, construction, and plumbing trades. Students learn to use tools safely, solve problems, and understand how everyday systems are built and maintained.
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Mechanical systems
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Electrical
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Construction & Plumbing
FREE CLASSROOM KITS
Wind Powered Transport Kits
Bring a complete engineering challenge into your classroom. Each free loan kit includes materials for 30 students, teaching resources and complete lessons. Allow approximately 14–18 hours of class time for students to design, build, test and refine their wind-powered transports.
Complete the kit. Qualify for the rally. Supplies are limited. Classes that complete the Wind Powered Transport Kit are eligible for the E3 Wind Rally, tentatively scheduled for May 12, 2027.
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Apply for the kit knowing that one of your teams will compete in the 2027 Wind Rally in May.
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Receive materials for 30 students, a teacher guide and complete lessons.
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Deliver the 14-18 hour classroom challange and prepare your team.
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Register your winning team for the 2027 Wind Rally.
Land Provides
An immersive exploration of how Indigenous peoples of southern Alberta have used the land for food, health, shelter, tools and daily life, connecting traditional knowledge with modern careers and sustainable practices. (June 2)
A hands-on introduction to modern agriculture, food production, agricultural technology and environmental stewardship—and the careers that help feed and sustain our communities. (February 9)
Harvesting Ambitions
A skilled-trades exploration day for girls in Grades 7–9. Industry professionals and educators lead practical workshops that build confidence and introduce pathways such as carpentry, electrical and automotive. (January 12)
Girls Who Build
An interactive health-care discovery day featuring hands-on activities, demonstrations and conversations with professionals. Students rotate through career zones and explore educational pathways and workplace experiences. (October 21)
Careers in Care
ONE DAY EXPERIENCES
Four more ways to explore.
These one-day events give students focused, hands-on access to career themes, industry professionals and educational pathways throughout the school year.
