Finding your fit
Career fit may be different at various points in a person's lifetime. The world of work constantly changes, and people evaluate, adapt and take action throughout their working lives.
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Can you advise me on what program I should take?
Enrolling in a post-secondary program is based on several factors and requires research and choices only you can make.
We suggest you find and choose the career or occupation you want to pursue and then find the program that trains you for it. Therefore, we cannot tell you which program to take.
We provide the tools and steps you can take in making your decision, and many assessments can provide you with occupational and educational options.
For more information on prerequisites, transfer of credits, and your eligibility for a program, attend Open House or a program information session or connect with a program advisor.
Career planning services for SAIT students
Our individual career planning service for SAIT students is free.
To book an appointment, call Student Development and Counselling at 403.284.7023.
Please have an email address ready to receive the instructions and access the assessments. Access to the assessments is emailed when your appointment date is confirmed.
Limited individual appointments are available and may be booked several weeks in advance.
Assessments
Instructions to log in and access your assessments will be emailed to you.
Your assessments must be completed and submitted no later than four days before the appointment.
Each assessment takes approximately 30 - 40 minutes to complete and requires a Grade 9 reading level in English.
Our office prints your assessment results and provides them during your appointment.
Career planning resources
Alberta Government Services
Find multimedia resources in career planning, labour market trends, education and student funding, apprenticeships, job search, interviewing skills, resumes, entrepreneurship, wage information, and workshop referrals. Career advisors are also available.
Visit Alberta Training and Employment Services
ALIS (Alberta Learning Information Service): Career, Learning and Employment
Your best source for information about education, employment and career development in Alberta.
Visit alis.alberta.ca
CAREERinsite Online career planning tool
Phone: 1.800.644.9992
Alberta Human Services
Visit their website to find career planning workshops and information about industry trends.
Calgary Youth Employment Centre
Offers comprehensive, free employment and career services to youth ages 15 - 24.
Visit their website for upcoming career planning workshops, or book an appointment with a career counsellor for one-to-one assistance.
Career Cruising
Includes an assessment of interests and over 500 detailed occupational profiles for Canada with links to education and training.
Visit careercruising.com and use the following login credentials:
Username: sait
Password: polytechnic
Once logged in, select Create My Plan (your account.)
McBride Career Group
MCG provides career consulting, employment support, occupational training and professional development.
Visit mcgcareers.com.
Prospect Human Services
Prospect offers skill-building services, job search support, resources, hiring events, and work experience opportunities.
Visit prospectnow.ca.
O•Net
This US-based site allows you to complete an interest profile and use the results and other factors to research occupations.
Visit onetonline.org.
School Finder
Detailed information about Universities, Polytechnics, Colleges and other higher education institutions in Canada.
Visit schoolfinder.com.
The Ability Hub
The Ability Hub is an inclusive learning and community connection centre operated by the Sinneave Family Foundation.
Visit sinneavefoundation.org.
Trade Secrets
A guide to the trade industry in Alberta. It includes information on apprenticeships, industry training and certification, scholarships, awards and financial assistance.
Visit tradesecrets.alberta.ca.
Transitional Vocational Program
This program offered by Mount Royal University supports students in finding and maintaining competitive employment.
Visit mtroyal.ca.
Alberta government
The official Alberta government website with information about job opportunities and working in Alberta. Resources for immigrants and newcomers that offer employment services, language and computer training, counselling, resettlement services and much more.
Visit alberta.ca.
Immigrant Services Calgary: immigrantservicescalgary.ca
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society: ccisab.ca
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association: ciwa-online.com