Available through the Kickstand Connect virtual clinic
Planning life after high school in Alberta can feel overwhelming.
Many students in Alberta feel overwhelmed when planning life after high school. From navigating college and university applications to exploring trade school options or understanding student funding in Alberta, it can be hard to know where to start.
Whether you’re considering post-secondary education, thinking about a gap year, exploring trades, or simply unsure about your next step, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Through Post Secondary Navigation on Kickstand Connect, you can access free one-on-one virtual support designed to help you confidently plan your future and take the next step after high school.
What Is Post-Secondary Navigation?
Post-secondary navigation is free guidance designed to help Alberta youth confidently plan life after high school.
It supports you in understanding your options and making informed decisions about your future; whether that involves college, university, trade school, a gap year, or another pathway.
We can help you with:
- How to apply for college or university in Alberta
- Exploring trade schools and apprenticeship programs
- Understanding application deadlines, requirements, and admissions processes
- Choosing a career path that aligns with your interests and strengths
- Planning a gap year with intention
- Creating a realistic education and funding plan
If you’ve ever searched “what to do after high school” or “I don’t know what to do after graduation,” this service is built for you.
Who is this for?
This service is for Alberta youth who are planning life after high school and want extra support figuring out their next steps.
It’s for you if you:
- Feel unsure about what to do after high school
- Don’t know what you want to study or pursue
- Need help applying to college or university
- Are exploring trade schools or apprenticeship programs
- Want guidance understanding student funding in Alberta
- Are a first-generation post-secondary student
- Are returning to school after time away
- Are an Indigenous youth looking for post-secondary funding or education support
If you’re between the ages of 11–25 and living in Alberta, you can access free virtual support through Kickstand Connect.
Ready to Get Started?
You don’t need a perfect plan before reaching out. If you’re feeling unsure about your next step, we’re here to help you think it through.
Book a free virtual session and start building your path forward.
Got Questions?
We’ve Got Answers!
That’s completely normal. Many students feel unsure about their next steps. We provide free one-on-one support to help you explore your options, whether that’s college, university, trade school, a gap year, or something else entirely.
- We can walk you through the application process step by step, including choosing programs, understanding admission requirements, meeting deadlines, and submitting applications.
Yes. Post-secondary navigation through Kickstand Connect is free for youth aged 11–25 in Alberta.
Absolutely. We provide guidance on scholarships, grants, student loans, and other financial aid options available to Alberta students.
Young people can access support independently. If helpful, parents or caregivers can also be part of the conversation.
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