Campus EPSB helps students earn high school credits and industry credentials, get ahead of their studies or prepare for post-secondary. It’s a great way to explore opportunities and get hands-on experience.
Students should speak with their families, teachers or school counsellors about their Campus EPSB options and decide what is right for them.
10 credits, second semester W.P. Wagner School, D. Lab Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description:Students will explore the ethics, use, and development of generative and task-specific artificial intelligence (AI). There will be the opportunity to work with a variety of tools and equipment, both physical (electronics and robotics) and digital (generative AI and prompt engineering). Students will have access to industry connections and training, as well as a variety of potential projects and specialization opportunities.
Potential certification:
Google Applied Digital Skills
Google Cloud Skills
Skill and knowledge development includes:
Networking electronics, sensors and peripherals
Assembly and troubleshooting of robotics platforms
Interfacing microprocessors and microcontrollers
Prompt engineering
Participating in industry networking and mentorship opportunities
Cost: $300 course fee
Recommended prerequisites:English 10-1 or 10-2 and Math 10C or 10-3
School contacts: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to Atif Hirjee.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
15 credits, second semester M.E. LaZerte School, mechanics lab with adjacent classroom Monday to Friday, three blocks per day
Description:Students will work alongside industry professionals as they begin the technical training component of the Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship. The course work fills three of four blocks in the second semester, and is very rigorous as it is equivalent to the first year of a post-secondary program. Students will become eligible to challenge the first-period Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship exam upon successful completion of all the modules in this course. Students will then be able to acquire the necessary hours to continue on to the second year of their apprenticeship in post-secondary.
Potential certification:Partial completion of Automotive Service Technician apprenticeship
Skill and knowledge development includes:
Vehicle service information
Electrical circuits
Brake fundamentals
Suspension systems
First-period apprenticeship training
Recommended prerequisites:English 10, Math 10, 20-level science course and Mechanics 10 (or relevant automotive experience)
10–15 credits, second semester McNally School, healthcare room with an eight bed hospital lab, plus classroom space Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
For 2025–26, Community Care at McNally School is also offering an optional dual credit course where students can earn both high school credits and credits that count toward a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree. For more information, students can contact Amy Sanders.
Description: Community Care builds awareness, understanding and career readiness in the healthcare supporting field. Students will explore healthcare supporter roles, responsibilities, communication and legislation, study anatomy and physiology of body systems and disease, and investigate mental health, wellness and nutrition. This is a work-ready hands-on course that promotes the development of 21st century skills through project work and labs. After successful completion, students may be eligible to register for a dual credit post-secondary course offered in conjunction with NorQuest College, and perhaps have the opportunity to engage with clients in a variety of off-site settings.
21 credits, second semester Eastglen School, cosmetology lab Monday to Friday, three blocks per day
Description:Students will work alongside industry professionals as they begin the technical training component of the Hairstylist apprenticeship. The course work fills three of four blocks in the second semester, and is equivalent to the first year of a post-secondary program. Students will become eligible to challenge the first-period Hairstylist apprenticeship exam upon successful completion of all the modules in this course. Students will then be able to acquire the necessary hours to continue on to the second year of their apprenticeship in post-secondary.
10 credits, second semester Harry Ainlay School, commercial kitchen with adjacent classroom Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will learn alongside a Red Seal chef in a commercial kitchen as they begin the training component of a culinary apprenticeship. This opportunity will prepare students with the foundational skills to pursue cooking as a profession as they learn to make restaurant-quality entrees and desserts. Students may enter part-time employment in a restaurant during or following their culinary arts experience.
Potential certification: Government of Alberta Food Handler Certificate
Skill and knowledge development includes:
Breakfasts
Meats and poultry
Pastries and breads
Salads
Soups
Stocks
Recommended prerequisite: 50% in Math 10C
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to John Neufeld.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
15 credits, second semester Queen Elizabeth School, Innovate Lab STEM classroom Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will work alongside industry professionals as they begin the technical training component of the Electrician apprenticeship. The course work fills two of four blocks in the second semester, and is equivalent to the first year of a post-secondary program. Students will become eligible to challenge the first-period Electrician apprenticeship exam upon successful completion of all the modules in this course. Students will then be able to acquire the necessary hours to continue on to the second year of their apprenticeship in post-secondary.
Potential certification:
Education portion for first-period of Journeyperson Certification, excluding apprenticeship hours
Construction Safety Training Systems 2020 (CSTS 2020)
Skill and knowledge development includes:
Electrical theory and mathematics
Understanding the Canadian Electrical Code
Designing and installing basic electrical systems
Experience using a variety of tools and equipment
Integrating green and renewable technologies
Electrical and job site safety
Recommended prerequisites: English 10-1 or 10-2 and Math 10C
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to Ron Ward.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
10 credits, second semester J. Percy Page School, computer lab with access to flight simulators Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will explore careers related to aviation. In preparation for completing a Private Pilot License, students will have the opportunity to write exams and gain certificates. Careers in ground support, operations and maintenance will also be investigated.
Potential certification:
Ground school for gaining a Private Pilot License (PPL)
Restricted Radio Operator Certificate (ROC-A)
Student Pilot Permit (PSTAR)
Small Basic Pilot Certificate for Drone Operation
Skill and knowledge development includes:
Participating in ground school
Training in a flight simulator
Gaining drone experience
Taking comprehensive industry exams
Participating in industry networking and mentorship opportunities
Recommended prerequisite: Math 10
School contacts: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to Shannon Kampen and David Williams.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
15–21 credits, second semester Victoria School Monday to Friday, three blocks per day
Description: Victoria School is nestled in the heart of a world-class theatre city, hosting a wide variety of venues, performance opportunities and a multiplicity of festivals. In the spirit of Edmonton's diverse performance community, this intensive program is designed to equip high school students with the skills and experience necessary to excel in the theatre arts in our city and around the globe. Over the course of a semester, students will develop their vocal, acting and dance abilities while preparing for auditions for professional, community and post-secondary theatre programs. By the end of the program, students will have performed in a musical to live audiences, created a professional performance portfolio and will have developed the confidence to pursue their theatre goals.
Potential certification: Develop audition material for portfolios, post-secondary fine arts applications or professional productions
Skill and knowledge development includes:
Vocal
Acting
Dance
Performance to live audience
Cost: $40 course fee
Required prerequisite: English 10-1 or 10-2
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to Christina Woodbridge.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
10 credits, second semester McNally School Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: This course will allow students to take two dual credit courses, Introduction to Psychology I and Introduction to Psychology II. These courses will be delivered with NorQuest College and are transferable to many other post-secondary institutions, such as the University of Alberta and MacEwan University, as Psychology 104 and 105.
12–22 credits, second semester Victoria School, Canvas Cafe and Canvas Canteen Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will be immersed in an opportunity that closely mirrors the professional fields in small business and culinary arts. Through the planning, development, preparation and execution of daily service and special event management, students will be exposed to a wide variety of entrepreneurship skills. Along with receiving credits in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management (through Tourism Studies), and Enterprise and Innovation, students will connect with community professionals and have the opportunity to participate in major special events.
Potential participation in:
High School Culinary Challenge
Skills Canada
seasonal pop-up market
curated arts/food evening collaborations
work experience
restaurant take-over
Potential certification:
Government of Alberta Food Handler Certificate
WHMIS
First Aid
Skill and knowledge development includes:
Production and event management
Marketing and promotions
Venture planning and portfolio development
Quality service and supervision strategies
Culinary Arts, including:
Breakfasts
Meats and poultry
Pastries and breads
Salads
Soups
Stocks
Cost: $60 course fee
Recommended prerequisites: Math 10-3 or 10C and Science 10 or 14
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to Christina Woodbridge.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (Bricklayer and Allied Craftworkers Local 1) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will learn about various aspects of the skilled trades, and gain skills in the highly demanded bricklayer trade. Students will be learning from industry professionals in an industry setting. This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
Watch these Building Trades of Alberta videos about the bricklayer trade.
Potential certification: Industry recognized credentials
Skill development includes:
Theoretical foundation
Practical applications
Safety awareness
Workplace competencies
Industry engagement
Required prerequisites: HCS 3000 and Construction Safety Training Systems 2020 (CSTS 2020)
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to George Lampos.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (Alberta Carpenters Training Centre) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will learn about various aspects of the skilled trades, and gain skills in the highly demanded trades of carpenter and scaffolder. Students will be learning from industry professionals in an industry setting. This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
Watch these Building Trades of Alberta videos about the carpentry trade.
Potential certification: Industry recognized credentials
Skill development includes:
Theoretical foundation
Practical applications
Safety awareness
Workplace competencies
Industry engagement
Required prerequisites: HCS 3000 and Construction Safety Training Systems 2020 (CSTS 2020)
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to George Lampos.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (Electrical Industry Training Centres of Alberta) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will gain skills in various aspects of the exciting electrical trade. Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems. This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
Watch these Building Trades of Alberta videos about the electrical trade.
Potential certification: Industry recognized credentials
Skill development includes:
Theoretical foundation
Practical applications
Safety awareness
Workplace competencies
Industry engagement
Required prerequisites: HCS 3000 and Construction Safety Training Systems 2020 (CSTS 2020)
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to George Lampos.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Local 177) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will learn about various aspects of the skilled trades and gain skills in the highly demanded finishing trades, which include painter decorator, glazier and floor covering installer. Students will be learning from industry professionals in an industry setting. This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (Local 1460 Alberta Millwrights) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will gain skills in various aspects of the millwright/industrial mechanic trade. Industrial Mechanics install, maintain, and repair industrial machinery and equipment. This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
Watch these Building Trades of Alberta videos about the millwright trade.
Potential certification: Industry recognized credentials
Skill development includes:
Precision layout
Optical leveling
Identifying tools
Reading blueprints
Required prerequisites: HCS 3000 and Construction Safety Training Systems 2020 (CSTS 2020)
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to George Lampos.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (Local 110 Union Training Centre) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will learn about various aspects of the skilled trades and gain skills in the highly demanded insulators trade. Students will be learning from industry professionals in an industry setting. This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
Watch these Building Trades of Alberta videos about the insulators trade.
Potential certification: Industry recognized credentials
Skill development includes:
Theoretical foundation
Practical applications
Safety awareness
Workplace competencies
Industry engagement
Required prerequisites: HCS 3000 and Construction Safety Training Systems 2020 (CSTS 2020)
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to George Lampos.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (Ironworkers Local 720) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will gain skills in various aspects of the iron working trade. Ironworkers heighten the durability of concrete structures and build the structural frameworks that shape our landscapes.This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
Watch these Building Trades of Alberta videos about the iron working trade.
Potential certification: Industry recognized credentials
Skill development includes:
Structural and ornamental iron-working
Reinforcing (tying rebar)
Welding
Identifying tools
Reading blueprints
Required prerequisites: HCS 3000 and Construction Safety Training Systems 2020 (CSTS 2020)
School contact: If you have questions about this course, please reach out to George Lampos.
Expressions of interest for 2025–26 will open soon.
Work Experience credits, second semester Offered in collaboration with The Educational Partnership Foundation Industry locations (Alberta Pipe Trades College) Monday to Friday, two blocks per day
Description: Students will gain skills in various aspects of the pipe trades, including plumbing, steam fitting, pipe fitting, gas fitting, B-pressure welding and sprinkler fitting. This course is recommended for students 16 years of age and older.
