Junior High School Program
E3 is part of the Southern Alberta Collegiate Institute (SACI) career pathways program, designed for students in grades 7–9.
This unique program introduces students to careers and training in these fields while building the skills and knowledge needed for success, setting them up for a bright future.
Our Goals:
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Inspire future thinking.
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Equip students with industry-relevant skills.
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Build confidence for success in various industry sectors.
E3 allows students to learn through:
Project Based Learning - Students will build skills and core competencies through hands-on learning, tackling challenges both independently and in teams. Projects will connect directly to the core curriculum.
Career Exploration - Students will participate in workshops, events, and/or field trips to explore their interests, develop skills, and discover career possibilities.
Career Experts - Career experts work closely with E3 staff to showcase career opportunities with students. They offer real-world experience and insights, giving students the chance to learn from professionals.
FALL WORKSHOPS
EVENTS
PILOT PHASE (Fall/Winter 2024/25)
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Each school division will send one class to participate in the available workshops.
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Workshop locations will vary and may include Lethbridge Polytechnic, Kate Andrews (Coaldale), or field trip destinations.
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A transportation budget has been allocated for each division to support participation.
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Fall/Winter Workshops are fully booked. Stay tuned for the next round of Spring workshops! Join our mailing list below to receive updates on availability and registration openings.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
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Teachers can begin booking workshops for the second half of the year in January.
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All necessary materials will be provided to help prepare for the sessions, and detailed expectations for the workshop day will be shared in advance.
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Each school division will have equal access to workshops and a dedicated transportation budget.
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After attending, students will complete a follow-up career pathways activity based on their workshop experience.
Agriculture Workshop 1
Incorporate hands-on learning opportunities to help students develop skills and awareness of careers in agriculture.
Agriculture Workshop 2
Students go on a local field trip to see how their food goes from the field to their home.
Health Care Workshop 1
Incorporate hands-on learning experiences to nurture students' skills and deepen their comprehension of career pathways within health care.
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Health Care Workshop 2
Students will explore skills relevant to careers in health care through hands on learning opportunities.
Trades Workshop 1
Integrate practical learning experiences that cultivate students' skills and foster an understanding of trade-related career paths.
Trades Workshop 2
Students complete hands-on tasks and investigation into hydraulics, gears and linkages and the energy used to move them.
Cultivating Roots is a two-day workshop exploring agriculture, food, careers, and the environment. We’re excited to have 12 schools joining us to dive into Alberta’s farm-to-table story, discover agricultural careers, and learn about Indigenous plant knowledge. Join us on October 2 & 3, 2024.
E3 Wind Rally is a multi-school competition on April 3, 2025. Supplies are provided.
Attend our SWATCA session for more information.
Registration will open February 20.
Harvesting Ambitions is a dynamic one-day career exploration event on Nov. 21, 2024 it is designed to inspire and educate young women about career opportunities in the agricultural industry and provide them with practical, hands-on experiences related to various agricultural fields.
Jill of all Trades is a full-day program for young women from your school.
May 2025 tentative date.
More info to come.