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2020ANNUAL REPORT

I’ve always been a hands-on learner, and I didn’t want the fact that welding is a male-dominated industry to stop me from pursuing my passion. Thanks to CAREERS, my off-campus coordinator at Hilltop High School, and the Registered Apprenticeship Program, I was able to earn credits while gaining hands-on experience in the trade. Now, I’m a year away from my journeyperson’s ticket in a career I love.

Kennedy Bahm WeldingLuciano Alvarez Apprentice Electrician Intern, City of A love for skilled trades runs deep among the Patzer brothers in A love for skilled trades runs deep among the Patzer brothers in Fort McMurray. 21-year-old Kory started exploring his options while Fort McMurray. 21-year-old Kory started exploring his options while attending Westwood Community High School. With help from his attending Westwood Community High School. With help from his off-campus coordinator and CAREERS: The Next Generation, he was off-campus coordinator and CAREERS: The Next Generation, he was accepted into the Dual Credit Electrical Program. From there, he accepted into the Dual Credit Electrical Program. From there, he joined the CAREERS CO-OP program, and is currently in the final year joined the CAREERS CO-OP program, and is currently in the final year of completing his journeyperson certification. of completing his journeyperson certification. 19-year-old Levi joined the program next, but unlike his older brother, 19-year-old Levi joined the program next, but unlike his older brother, Enabling tomorrow’s he found his path as an Industrial Mechanic () through the Enabling tomorrow’s Enabling tomorrow’s he found his path as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) through the Enabling tomorrow’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. He was then accepted into the OUR VISION Registered Apprenticeship Program. He was then accepted into the OUR VISION workforce today CAREERS CO-OP Program where he continues to work on his third year. Strong vibrant communities where youth workforce today workforce today CAREERS CO-OP Program where he continues to work on his third year. Strong vibrant communities where youth workforce today At just 17-years-old, Aiden took advantage of the Dual Credit Electrical At just 17-years-old, Aiden took advantage of the Dual Credit Electrical develop successful careers Created for CAREERS by YouthComputing, a non-profit group in develop successful careers Created for CAREERS by YouthComputing, a non-profit group in Program with his sights set on getting journeyperson certification in Program with his sights set on getting journeyperson certification in Fort McMurray comprised of youth interested in pursuing a career in Fort McMurray comprised of youth interested in pursuing a career in Invest in the future. Hire Alberta youth. multiple trades. Invest in the future. Hire Alberta youth. Information & Communications Technology. Invest in the future. Hire Alberta youth. multiple trades. Invest in the future. Hire Alberta youth. Information & Communications Technology. Kory couldn’t be happier to see his brothers following in his footsteps. OUR MISSION For more details go to careersnextgen.ca/ICT Kory couldn’t be happier to see his brothers following in his footsteps. OUR MISSION For more details go to careersnextgen.ca/ICT Enable youth on their path Enable youth on their path Jonan Hatt These programs were the right choice for me and Jonan Hatt These programs were the right choice for me and to rewarding careers A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT & CEO to rewarding careers A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT & CEO CAREERS Program Coordinator my brothers because it gave us all constant work CAREERS Program Coordinator my brothers because it gave us all constant work while allowing us to go to school to finish our while allowing us to go to school to finish our apprenticeships. We were able to gain invaluable 2020 in Review and apprenticeships. We were able to gain invaluable 2020 in Review and knowledge in our trade that we can now the New Year Ahead knowledge in our trade that we can now the New Year Ahead Embracing New Challenges use for our futures. Embracing New Challenges use for our futures. - Kory Patzer - Kory Patzer We take pride in our ability to adapt to the changing needs of our 2020 has certainly proven to be a very challenging year with COVID-19 We take pride in our ability to adapt to the changing needs of our 2020 has certainly proven to be a very challenging year with COVID-19 stakeholders, so when COVID-19 began impacting Albertans, CAREERS and a struggling global economy and it required CAREERS to be more stakeholders, so when COVID-19 began impacting Albertans, CAREERS and a struggling global economy and it required CAREERS to be more agile and flexible in delivering career opportunities to Alberta youth to agile and flexible in delivering career opportunities to Alberta youth to jumped into action. We offered support to educators with engaging, jumped into action. We offered support to educators with engaging, experience a workplace internship. Fortunately, we were well positioned experience a workplace internship. Fortunately, we were well positioned interactive online presentations. Our first ever virtual health camp was interactive online presentations. Our first ever virtual health camp was to extend our ability to go virtual in supporting students and employers. to extend our ability to go virtual in supporting students and employers. a resounding success, drawing students from more communities across a resounding success, drawing students from more communities across CAREERS, with our school partners, connected students with employers CAREERS, with our school partners, connected students with employers the province than ever before. Our new School Bulletin has continued to the province than ever before. Our new School Bulletin has continued to in 853 paid internships while ensuring the safety of our team and all in 853 paid internships while ensuring the safety of our team and all provide educators with online tools, resources, and opportunities. Yes, provide educators with online tools, resources, and opportunities. Yes, stakeholders with the introduction of some very rigorous COVID-19 stakeholders with the introduction of some very rigorous COVID-19 the pandemic has challenged us all, but together we have found ways to safety protocols. the pandemic has challenged us all, but together we have found ways to safety protocols. continue safely supporting youth on their path to career success. continue safely supporting youth on their path to career success. A new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) program was A new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) program was ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT launched to provide internship opportunities with a focus on digital ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT launched to provide internship opportunities with a focus on digital skills currently in high demand as our society becomes more technology skills currently in high demand as our society becomes more technology dependent and driven. The development of other new pathways began dependent and driven. The development of other new pathways began in Non-Destructive Testing, Agriculture and Motor Transport that support in Non-Destructive Testing, Agriculture and Motor Transport that support 20202020 Results 2020 in-demand career opportunities. 20202020 Results 2020 in-demand career opportunities. CAREERS remains committed to increasing the number of paid CAREERS remains committed to increasing the number of paid Kory Patzer Aidan Patzer Levi Patzer internships for Alberta youth to 6,000 annually in a few short years and Kory Patzer Aidan Patzer Levi Patzer internships for Alberta youth to 6,000 annually in a few short years and have identified a number of initiatives with schools and employers to get have identified a number of initiatives with schools and employers to get Electrician Apprentice Electrician Apprentice Industrial Mechanic Electrician Apprentice Electrician Apprentice Industrial Mechanic us to our goal. As we look forward to 2021, we know both the pandemic us to our goal. As we look forward to 2021, we know both the pandemic Syncrude Syncrude Apprentice Syncrude Syncrude Apprentice I’ve always been a hands-on learner, and I didn’t Syncrude I’ve always been a hands-on learner, and I didn’t and the economy will continue to impact our efforts. However, the I’ve always been a hands-on learner, and I didn’t Syncrude I’ve always been a hands-on learner, and I didn’t and the economy will continue to impact our efforts. However, the programs we deliver in trades and technologies, along with well-paying programs we deliver in trades and technologies, along with well-paying want the fact that welding is a male-dominated want the fact that welding is a male-dominated career options for youth, will be more important than ever. want the fact that welding is a male-dominated want the fact that welding is a male-dominated career options for youth, will be more important than ever. industry to stop me from pursuing my passion. industry to stop me from pursuing my passion. We appreciate all the support in these tough times from students, industry to stop me from pursuing my passion. industry to stop me from pursuing my passion. We appreciate all the support in these tough times from students, 69 199 parents, schools, employers and funders as we prepare for brighter days. 69 199 parents, schools, employers and funders as we prepare for brighter days. Thanks to CAREERS, my off-campus coordinator Thanks to CAREERS, my off-campus coordinator Thanks to CAREERS, my off-campus coordinator Thanks to CAREERS, my off-campus coordinator 46 24 Together, we are building a motivated and talented skilled workforce that 46 24 Together, we are building a motivated and talented skilled workforce that will pave the way to a better Alberta. will pave the way to a better Alberta. atPaid Hilltop Internships: High School, and the Registered Employer Engagement Youth Engagement Indigenous Engagement Stakeholder Engagement Fiscal Sustainability at Hilltop High School, and the Registered atPaid Hilltop Internships: High School, and the Registered Employer Engagement Youth Engagement Indigenous Engagement Stakeholder Engagement Fiscal Sustainability at Hilltop High School, and the Registered Apprenticeship853 (80 Indigenous) Program, I was able to earn CAREERS engages employers Youth, parents, and teachers Indigenous youth are supported CAREERS is the partner of choice Long-term, sustainable, Apprenticeship Program, I was able to earn Apprenticeship853 (80 Indigenous) Program, I was able to earn CAREERS engages employers Youth, parents, and teachers Indigenous youth are supported CAREERS is the partner of choice Long-term, sustainable, Apprenticeship Program, I was able to earn credits while gaining hands-on experience231 to provide career opportunities are aware of and excited in career path awareness, to enable youth career path diverse funding supports credits while gaining hands-on experience credits while gaining hands-on experience231 to provide career opportunities are aware of and excited in career path awareness, to enable youth career path diverse funding supports credits while gaining hands-on experience Employers: 482 EDMONTON Employers: 482 EDMONTON 142 for youth. about career integrated exploration and experiences development. CAREERS initiatives. 142 for youth. about career integrated exploration and experiences development. CAREERS initiatives. inSchools: the trade. 354 Now, I’m a year away from my learning opportunities. for greater participation in the in the trade. Now, I’m a year away from my inSchools: the trade. 354 Now, I’m a year away from my learning opportunities. for greater participation in the in the trade. Now, I’m a year away from my Alberta economy. Alberta economy. journeyperson’s ticket in a career I love.74 journeyperson’s ticket in a career I love. journeyperson’s ticket in a career I love.74 journeyperson’s ticket in a career I love. 57 57 Kennedy Bahm Kennedy Bahm Kennedy Bahm Kennedy Bahm CALGARY WeldingLuciano Alvarez Apprentice 280 CAREERS: The Next Generation is a student focused, industry-school-community CAREERS: The Next Generation @careersnextgen WeldingLuciano Alvarez Apprentice WeldingLuciano Alvarez Apprentice 280 CAREERS: The Next Generation is a student focused, industry-school-community CAREERS: The Next Generation @careersnextgen WeldingLuciano Alvarez Apprentice Interns partnership that provides awareness, exploration and experience. Youth are 18256-102 Ave Edmonton, AB T5S 1S7 Interns partnership that provides awareness, exploration and experience. Youth are 18256-102 Ave Edmonton, AB T5S 1S7 Electrician Intern, since 1997 213 Electrician Intern, Electrician Intern, since 1997 213 Electrician Intern, City of Edmonton30,167 encouraged to engage in learning, stay in school and discover their career passion in 1.888.757.7172 City of Edmonton City of Edmonton30,167 encouraged to engage in learning, stay in school and discover their career passion in 1.888.757.7172 City of Edmonton skilled trades, technologies and occupations in high demand. careersnextgen.ca Jim Carter | Board Chair Andy Neigel | President & CEO skilled trades, technologies and occupations in high demand. careersnextgen.ca Jim Carter | Board Chair Andy Neigel | President & CEO Board of Directors Awards & Celebrations Skilled workforce partnership Programs

AS AT DECEMBER 10, 2020 Awards of Excellence JIM CARTER, OC, Board Chair These awards recognize the remarkable efforts of student interns, employer Trades & Technologies ERIC NEWELL, OC, Founding Chair mentors and off-campus champions in experiential learning. The John REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Aldred Ambassadorship Award and Eric Newell Award of Excellence honour The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a joint Alberta Education Directors exemplary ambassadors, leaders and champions of the CAREERS’ mission— CAREERS and Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) initiative allowing enabling youth on their path to rewarding careers. Official Transportation Michael Colborne Brian McConkey, Secretary & Provider students to begin their apprenticeship training in their choice of over 50 skilled trades while still in high school. In partnership with schools, Chairman & CEO, Pacific Western Treasurer, Finance and Audit Chair Visit careersnextgen.ca/awards VP Human Resources, CAREERS facilitated 633 internships (35 Indigenous). These students Transportation for a complete list of Millar Western Forest Products (grade 10–12) earned credits, a wage and in some cases, hours towards Andre Corbould, Non-voting 2020 recipients. journeyperson certification. Deputy Minister, Jerry McPherson V E T H E D AT It’s just been an amazing opportunity. VP Maintenance & Projects, S A E Alberta Education The Newell CAREERS CO-OP APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Syncrude The High School Family This unique program provides high school graduates (ages 18–25) with Shirley Dul Mathew Unrau the opportunity to train for a career in the apprenticeship trades by Corporate Director Sheila O’Brien, CM Apprenticeship JuneJuly 25,8, 2021 2020 4th Class Power Engineering Intern rotating through employers on an annual basis. 111 CAREERS CO-OP Corporate Director Heritage Pointe Golf Club, Calgary International Paper Doug Fingland Scholarship PROUDLY SUPPORTING ALBERTA YOUTH students began or continued their journey this year (23 Indigenous). This Director, TA Planning and Kristin Romeril program is only available in The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Logistics Regional Services, VP Operations, Celebration Upstream, Suncor Energy Kaizen Automotive Group The High School Apprenticeship Scholarship Celebration highlights Leader $10,000+ Neigel, Kathi and Andy Education Partners Kinesis Physiotherapy Visit TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS student achievement in the Registered Apprenticeship Program and Alcor Facilities Management PCL Builders Edmonton Catholic LPS Crane Services Forestry Futures Heather Kennedy Sandra Sutter Students can earn both high school and post-secondary credits at the Career and Technology Studies learning pathways. For the first time Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Separate School Division careersnextgen.ca/ CAREERS, Work Wild and Inside Education have come together to Indigenous Partnerships Manager, Read, Elaine Martin Deerline same time in the following programs: Oil and Gas Production, Corporate Director ever, this event was broadcasted live online, bringing together students, Foundation Edmonton School Division getinvolved create a powerhouse for increasing awareness of forestry occupations. Red Deer and District PTW Energy Services Water Wastewater Operations, 4th Class Power Engineering, and PTW Energy Services to learn more about Efforts included presentations and events connecting industry experts David LeMay, Vice Chair parents, employers, and educators from across the province for a fun-filled Carter, Jim and Bray, Lorraine Community Foundation Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Non-Destructive Testing. In total, 12 students fast-tracked their training Separate School Division Syncrude Canada partnering with with students throughout the province and resulted in 13 internships Corporate Director John Wilson, Nominations Chair and inspirational evening. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training City Lumber Corporation Red Deer County and explored these technology-driven careers. President & CEO, Hedco Group CAREERS: (2 Indigenous). Bernd Manz provides these annual scholarships to support the next generation of Enerflex Saunders, Ken Fort McMurray School Division Employer Partners skilled trades professionals and industry game changers. The Next Generation Corporate Director Donavon Young, Non-voting FortisAlberta SMS Equipment Keyano College 482 employers investing YOUNG WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES CAREERS is committed to increasing the number of young women Deputy Minister, Visit careersnextgen.ca/gamechangers to watch the celebration. Kal Tire Worley Industrial Services Lethbridge College in youth providing paid Indigenous Youth Career Pathways in non-traditional trades and technologies. In 2020, there were 82 Alberta Indigenous Relations Silent Aire NAIT internships to students enrolled This program provides mentorship for Indigenous students, guiding Community Partners internships and a variety of hands-on camps and workshops. Wilson, John and Leslie NorQuest College in CAREERS programs. them through career pathways in an expanded choice of occupations. CAREERS appreciates the contributions of retiring board members Alexander First Nation Red Deer College Continued success is strengthened through the formal partnerships Dr. Curtis Clarke, Deputy Minister, Alberta Education, Friend $1,000+ Fort McKay First Nation SAIT Board Matching Campaign Donors Pledged $650,000 Information & Communications with the Alexander First Nation, Fort McKay First Nation, and Metis and Drew Zieglgansberger, Executive V.P., Upstream Cenovus Energy. Calgary Chamber of Commerce Fort McMurray Metis Nation Nation of Alberta Local 1935. Calgary Construction Local 1935 University of Alberta Lead Gift - The Newell Family Brian McConkey Technology (ICT) Leadership Team Association Grande Prairie CAREERS Event Partners Jim Carter and Lorraine Bray Jerry and Leslie McPherson Employment and Social Development Canada predicts that 180,000 tech Advisory Group Andy Neigel, President & CEO Calgary Regional Safety Alberta Health Services Curtis Clarke Sheila O’Brien workers will be needed in the next ten years as the fast-growing segment Health Committee Inside Education Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Michael Colborne Kristin Romeril of Alberta’s economy. This program engages youth to expand their tech High school students can explore over 200 health-related occupations. Ericka Folk, Director Partnerships Cenovus Energy In 2020, there were 17 internships (3 Indigenous), and 264 students Regional Municipality of Wood Alstar Oilfield Contractors Andre Corbould Sandra Sutter skills and consider futures in the ICT sector. A pilot ran in Calgary and Fort Janis Lawrence-Harper, Director Research & Development Colborne, Michael Buffalo CAREERS Advisory McMurray with provincial expansion in 2021. who participated in CAREERS first ever virtual health camp. Group Bird Construction Marvin and Shirley Dul John and Leslie Wilson Jolienne Halisky, Director Finance & Corporate Services Fillmore Construction Skills Canada Alberta Construction Labour Relations Doug Fingland Gord Winkel Giles, Mel and Roberta An Alberta Association Stacey Rishaug, Director Marketing & Communications South Eastern Alberta Andy Fraser Donavon Young Gordon, Wendy Fidelity Machine and Mould Stefan Rutkowski, Director Operations Partners for Youth Career Heather and Douglas Kennedy Drew Zieglgansberger Greatwest Kenworth Development Solutions David LeMay Kathi & Andy Neigel Lawrence-Harper, Janis Women Building Futures FYidoctors Bernd and Angela Manz (President & CEO) Employer payroll contribution Naiad Irrigation Systems Work Wild Go Auto They pointed me in the right direction, OCTOBER 1, 2019 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Financials (REPORTED IN THOUSANDS) $8M to youth internships in 2020 and I’ve got my foot in the door for a (est.) We strive for accuracy in recognizing partners. Please contact Stakeholder Relations if there are any additions or changes required at [email protected]. career now. Without this program I don’t FINANCIAL POSITION REVENUES EXPENSES know what I would have been doing. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS The generosity of our donors provide a future for youth, enabling young people to: ASSETS $2,034 GOVERNMENT $4,484 OPERATIONS $941 • Explore a career in demand now and in the future • Connect learning to earning $2,497 LIABILITIES $612 • Be empowered with knowledge and skills on their way to a rewarding career 2020 PROJECTS NET ASSETS $1,422 Thank you Lainey Edmonds, INDUSTRY & INDIVIDUAL $925 Outdoor Power Equipment $1,121 ASSETS $2,806 Technician Apprentice Recreational Power Sports EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS ADMINISTRATION LIABILITIES $2,231

$261 $742 2019 High school student Lainey Edmonds knew she liked working with cars, but after OTHER $85 NET ASSETS $575 exploring different options through CAREERS, she discovered her perfect fit as an CAREERS is proud to report another year of solid financial performance, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. TOTAL REVENUE : $5,951 NET REVENUE largely due to the commitment and generosity of our amazing supporters. We Enabling youth to discover their Her mentor, Chris Duffy, continues to support apprentices like Lainey because he says, it remain focused on responsible fiscal stewardship to ensure sustainability and career passion since 1997. helps build his future workforce. “The Registered Apprenticeship Program is awesome. TOTAL EXPENDITURES : $5,105 $846 high quality program delivery for every student we work with. If you can get more high school kids into trades, whether it be mechanics or , Full financial statements are available at: careersnextgen.ca/arfs or any trade right now, get them in it and get them going.” FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY FOR CAREERS IS AT 91% 77% OF FUNDING IS USED FOR - IT ONLY TAKES 9 CENTS TO RAISE $1 IN FUNDING. PROGRAM DELIVERY. CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER 88641 3699 RR0001 Board of Directors Awards & Celebrations Skilled workforce partnership Programs

AS AT DECEMBER 10, 2020 Awards of Excellence JIM CARTER, OC, Board Chair These awards recognize the remarkable efforts of student interns, employer Trades & Technologies ERIC NEWELL, OC, Founding Chair mentors and off-campus champions in experiential learning. The John REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Aldred Ambassadorship Award and Eric Newell Award of Excellence honour The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a joint Alberta Education Directors exemplary ambassadors, leaders and champions of the CAREERS’ mission— CAREERS and Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) initiative allowing enabling youth on their path to rewarding careers. Official Transportation Michael Colborne Brian McConkey, Secretary & Provider students to begin their apprenticeship training in their choice of over 50 skilled trades while still in high school. In partnership with schools, Chairman & CEO, Pacific Western Treasurer, Finance and Audit Chair Visit careersnextgen.ca/awards VP Human Resources, CAREERS facilitated 633 internships (35 Indigenous). These students Transportation for a complete list of Millar Western Forest Products (grade 10–12) earned credits, a wage and in some cases, hours towards Andre Corbould, Non-voting 2020 recipients. journeyperson certification. Deputy Minister, Jerry McPherson V E T H E D AT It’s just been an amazing opportunity. VP Maintenance & Projects, S A E Alberta Education The Newell CAREERS CO-OP APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Syncrude Canada The High School Family This unique program provides high school graduates (ages 18–25) with Shirley Dul Mathew Unrau the opportunity to train for a career in the apprenticeship trades by Corporate Director Sheila O’Brien, CM Apprenticeship JuneJuly 25,8, 2021 2020 4th Class Power Engineering Intern rotating through employers on an annual basis. 111 CAREERS CO-OP Corporate Director Heritage Pointe Golf Club, Calgary International Paper Doug Fingland Scholarship PROUDLY SUPPORTING ALBERTA YOUTH students began or continued their journey this year (23 Indigenous). This Director, TA Planning and Kristin Romeril program is only available in The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Logistics Regional Services, VP Operations, Celebration Upstream, Suncor Energy Kaizen Automotive Group The High School Apprenticeship Scholarship Celebration highlights Leader $10,000+ Neigel, Kathi and Andy Education Partners Kinesis Physiotherapy Visit TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS student achievement in the Registered Apprenticeship Program and Alcor Facilities Management PCL Builders Edmonton Catholic LPS Crane Services Forestry Futures Heather Kennedy Sandra Sutter Students can earn both high school and post-secondary credits at the Career and Technology Studies learning pathways. For the first time Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Separate School Division careersnextgen.ca/ CAREERS, Work Wild and Inside Education have come together to Indigenous Partnerships Manager, Read, Elaine Martin Deerline same time in the following programs: Oil and Gas Production, Corporate Director ever, this event was broadcasted live online, bringing together students, Foundation Edmonton School Division getinvolved create a powerhouse for increasing awareness of forestry occupations. Red Deer and District PTW Energy Services Water Wastewater Operations, 4th Class Power Engineering, and PTW Energy Services to learn more about Efforts included presentations and events connecting industry experts David LeMay, Vice Chair parents, employers, and educators from across the province for a fun-filled Carter, Jim and Bray, Lorraine Community Foundation Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Non-Destructive Testing. In total, 12 students fast-tracked their training Separate School Division Syncrude Canada partnering with with students throughout the province and resulted in 13 internships Corporate Director John Wilson, Nominations Chair and inspirational evening. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training City Lumber Corporation Red Deer County and explored these technology-driven careers. President & CEO, Hedco Group CAREERS: (2 Indigenous). Bernd Manz provides these annual scholarships to support the next generation of Enerflex Saunders, Ken Fort McMurray School Division Employer Partners skilled trades professionals and industry game changers. The Next Generation Corporate Director Donavon Young, Non-voting FortisAlberta SMS Equipment Keyano College 482 employers investing YOUNG WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES CAREERS is committed to increasing the number of young women Deputy Minister, Visit careersnextgen.ca/gamechangers to watch the celebration. Kal Tire Worley Industrial Services Lethbridge College in youth providing paid Indigenous Youth Career Pathways in non-traditional trades and technologies. In 2020, there were 82 Alberta Indigenous Relations Silent Aire NAIT internships to students enrolled This program provides mentorship for Indigenous students, guiding Community Partners internships and a variety of hands-on camps and workshops. Wilson, John and Leslie NorQuest College in CAREERS programs. them through career pathways in an expanded choice of occupations. CAREERS appreciates the contributions of retiring board members Alexander First Nation Red Deer College Continued success is strengthened through the formal partnerships Dr. Curtis Clarke, Deputy Minister, Alberta Education, Friend $1,000+ Fort McKay First Nation SAIT Board Matching Campaign Donors Pledged $650,000 Information & Communications with the Alexander First Nation, Fort McKay First Nation, and Metis and Drew Zieglgansberger, Executive V.P., Upstream Cenovus Energy. Calgary Chamber of Commerce Fort McMurray Metis Nation Nation of Alberta Local 1935. Calgary Construction Local 1935 University of Alberta Lead Gift - The Newell Family Brian McConkey Technology (ICT) Leadership Team Association Grande Prairie CAREERS Event Partners Jim Carter and Lorraine Bray Jerry and Leslie McPherson Employment and Social Development Canada predicts that 180,000 tech Advisory Group Andy Neigel, President & CEO Calgary Regional Safety Alberta Health Services Curtis Clarke Sheila O’Brien workers will be needed in the next ten years as the fast-growing segment Health Committee Inside Education Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Michael Colborne Kristin Romeril of Alberta’s economy. This program engages youth to expand their tech High school students can explore over 200 health-related occupations. Ericka Folk, Director Partnerships Cenovus Energy In 2020, there were 17 internships (3 Indigenous), and 264 students Regional Municipality of Wood Alstar Oilfield Contractors Andre Corbould Sandra Sutter skills and consider futures in the ICT sector. A pilot ran in Calgary and Fort Janis Lawrence-Harper, Director Research & Development Colborne, Michael Buffalo CAREERS Advisory McMurray with provincial expansion in 2021. who participated in CAREERS first ever virtual health camp. Group Bird Construction Marvin and Shirley Dul John and Leslie Wilson Jolienne Halisky, Director Finance & Corporate Services Fillmore Construction Skills Canada Alberta Construction Labour Relations Doug Fingland Gord Winkel Giles, Mel and Roberta An Alberta Association Stacey Rishaug, Director Marketing & Communications South Eastern Alberta Andy Fraser Donavon Young Gordon, Wendy Fidelity Machine and Mould Stefan Rutkowski, Director Operations Partners for Youth Career Heather and Douglas Kennedy Drew Zieglgansberger Greatwest Kenworth Development Solutions David LeMay Kathi & Andy Neigel Lawrence-Harper, Janis Women Building Futures FYidoctors Bernd and Angela Manz (President & CEO) Employer payroll contribution Naiad Irrigation Systems Work Wild Go Auto They pointed me in the right direction, OCTOBER 1, 2019 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Financials (REPORTED IN THOUSANDS) $8M to youth internships in 2020 and I’ve got my foot in the door for a (est.) We strive for accuracy in recognizing partners. Please contact Stakeholder Relations if there are any additions or changes required at [email protected]. career now. Without this program I don’t FINANCIAL POSITION REVENUES EXPENSES know what I would have been doing. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS The generosity of our donors provide a future for youth, enabling young people to: ASSETS $2,034 GOVERNMENT $4,484 OPERATIONS $941 • Explore a career in demand now and in the future • Connect learning to earning $2,497 LIABILITIES $612 • Be empowered with knowledge and skills on their way to a rewarding career 2020 PROJECTS NET ASSETS $1,422 Thank you Lainey Edmonds, INDUSTRY & INDIVIDUAL $925 Outdoor Power Equipment $1,121 ASSETS $2,806 Technician Apprentice Recreational Power Sports EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS ADMINISTRATION LIABILITIES $2,231

$261 $742 2019 High school student Lainey Edmonds knew she liked working with cars, but after OTHER $85 NET ASSETS $575 exploring different options through CAREERS, she discovered her perfect fit as an CAREERS is proud to report another year of solid financial performance, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. TOTAL REVENUE : $5,951 NET REVENUE largely due to the commitment and generosity of our amazing supporters. We Enabling youth to discover their Her mentor, Chris Duffy, continues to support apprentices like Lainey because he says, it remain focused on responsible fiscal stewardship to ensure sustainability and career passion since 1997. helps build his future workforce. “The Registered Apprenticeship Program is awesome. TOTAL EXPENDITURES : $5,105 $846 high quality program delivery for every student we work with. If you can get more high school kids into trades, whether it be mechanics or carpentry, Full financial statements are available at: careersnextgen.ca/arfs or any trade right now, get them in it and get them going.” FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY FOR CAREERS IS AT 91% 77% OF FUNDING IS USED FOR - IT ONLY TAKES 9 CENTS TO RAISE $1 IN FUNDING. PROGRAM DELIVERY. CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER 88641 3699 RR0001 Board of Directors Awards & Celebrations Skilled workforce partnership Programs

AS AT DECEMBER 10, 2020 Awards of Excellence JIM CARTER, OC, Board Chair These awards recognize the remarkable efforts of student interns, employer Trades & Technologies ERIC NEWELL, OC, Founding Chair mentors and off-campus champions in experiential learning. The John REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Aldred Ambassadorship Award and Eric Newell Award of Excellence honour The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a joint Alberta Education Directors exemplary ambassadors, leaders and champions of the CAREERS’ mission— CAREERS and Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) initiative allowing enabling youth on their path to rewarding careers. Official Transportation Michael Colborne Brian McConkey, Secretary & Provider students to begin their apprenticeship training in their choice of over 50 skilled trades while still in high school. In partnership with schools, Chairman & CEO, Pacific Western Treasurer, Finance and Audit Chair Visit careersnextgen.ca/awards VP Human Resources, CAREERS facilitated 633 internships (35 Indigenous). These students Transportation for a complete list of Millar Western Forest Products (grade 10–12) earned credits, a wage and in some cases, hours towards Andre Corbould, Non-voting 2020 recipients. journeyperson certification. Deputy Minister, Jerry McPherson V E T H E D AT It’s just been an amazing opportunity. VP Maintenance & Projects, S A E Alberta Education The Newell CAREERS CO-OP APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Syncrude Canada The High School Family This unique program provides high school graduates (ages 18–25) with Shirley Dul Mathew Unrau the opportunity to train for a career in the apprenticeship trades by Corporate Director Sheila O’Brien, CM Apprenticeship JuneJuly 25,8, 2021 2020 4th Class Power Engineering Intern rotating through employers on an annual basis. 111 CAREERS CO-OP Corporate Director Heritage Pointe Golf Club, Calgary International Paper Doug Fingland Scholarship PROUDLY SUPPORTING ALBERTA YOUTH students began or continued their journey this year (23 Indigenous). This Director, TA Planning and Kristin Romeril program is only available in The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Logistics Regional Services, VP Operations, Celebration Upstream, Suncor Energy Kaizen Automotive Group The High School Apprenticeship Scholarship Celebration highlights Leader $10,000+ Neigel, Kathi and Andy Education Partners Kinesis Physiotherapy Visit TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS student achievement in the Registered Apprenticeship Program and Alcor Facilities Management PCL Builders Edmonton Catholic LPS Crane Services Forestry Futures Heather Kennedy Sandra Sutter Students can earn both high school and post-secondary credits at the Career and Technology Studies learning pathways. For the first time Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Separate School Division careersnextgen.ca/ CAREERS, Work Wild and Inside Education have come together to Indigenous Partnerships Manager, Read, Elaine Martin Deerline same time in the following programs: Oil and Gas Production, Corporate Director ever, this event was broadcasted live online, bringing together students, Foundation Edmonton School Division getinvolved create a powerhouse for increasing awareness of forestry occupations. Red Deer and District PTW Energy Services Water Wastewater Operations, 4th Class Power Engineering, and PTW Energy Services to learn more about Efforts included presentations and events connecting industry experts David LeMay, Vice Chair parents, employers, and educators from across the province for a fun-filled Carter, Jim and Bray, Lorraine Community Foundation Fort McMurray Roman Catholic Non-Destructive Testing. In total, 12 students fast-tracked their training Separate School Division Syncrude Canada partnering with with students throughout the province and resulted in 13 internships Corporate Director John Wilson, Nominations Chair and inspirational evening. Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training City Lumber Corporation Red Deer County and explored these technology-driven careers. President & CEO, Hedco Group CAREERS: (2 Indigenous). Bernd Manz provides these annual scholarships to support the next generation of Enerflex Saunders, Ken Fort McMurray School Division Employer Partners skilled trades professionals and industry game changers. The Next Generation Corporate Director Donavon Young, Non-voting FortisAlberta SMS Equipment Keyano College 482 employers investing YOUNG WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGIES CAREERS is committed to increasing the number of young women Deputy Minister, Visit careersnextgen.ca/gamechangers to watch the celebration. Kal Tire Worley Industrial Services Lethbridge College in youth providing paid Indigenous Youth Career Pathways in non-traditional trades and technologies. In 2020, there were 82 Alberta Indigenous Relations Silent Aire NAIT internships to students enrolled This program provides mentorship for Indigenous students, guiding Community Partners internships and a variety of hands-on camps and workshops. Wilson, John and Leslie NorQuest College in CAREERS programs. them through career pathways in an expanded choice of occupations. CAREERS appreciates the contributions of retiring board members Alexander First Nation Red Deer College Continued success is strengthened through the formal partnerships Dr. Curtis Clarke, Deputy Minister, Alberta Education, Friend $1,000+ Fort McKay First Nation SAIT Board Matching Campaign Donors Pledged $650,000 Information & Communications with the Alexander First Nation, Fort McKay First Nation, and Metis and Drew Zieglgansberger, Executive V.P., Upstream Cenovus Energy. Calgary Chamber of Commerce Fort McMurray Metis Nation Nation of Alberta Local 1935. Calgary Construction Local 1935 University of Alberta Lead Gift - The Newell Family Brian McConkey Technology (ICT) Leadership Team Association Grande Prairie CAREERS Event Partners Jim Carter and Lorraine Bray Jerry and Leslie McPherson Employment and Social Development Canada predicts that 180,000 tech Advisory Group Andy Neigel, President & CEO Calgary Regional Safety Alberta Health Services Curtis Clarke Sheila O’Brien workers will be needed in the next ten years as the fast-growing segment Health Committee Inside Education Alberta Pacific Forest Industries Michael Colborne Kristin Romeril of Alberta’s economy. This program engages youth to expand their tech High school students can explore over 200 health-related occupations. Ericka Folk, Director Partnerships Cenovus Energy In 2020, there were 17 internships (3 Indigenous), and 264 students Regional Municipality of Wood Alstar Oilfield Contractors Andre Corbould Sandra Sutter skills and consider futures in the ICT sector. A pilot ran in Calgary and Fort Janis Lawrence-Harper, Director Research & Development Colborne, Michael Buffalo CAREERS Advisory McMurray with provincial expansion in 2021. who participated in CAREERS first ever virtual health camp. Group Bird Construction Marvin and Shirley Dul John and Leslie Wilson Jolienne Halisky, Director Finance & Corporate Services Fillmore Construction Skills Canada Alberta Construction Labour Relations Doug Fingland Gord Winkel Giles, Mel and Roberta An Alberta Association Stacey Rishaug, Director Marketing & Communications South Eastern Alberta Andy Fraser Donavon Young Gordon, Wendy Fidelity Machine and Mould Stefan Rutkowski, Director Operations Partners for Youth Career Heather and Douglas Kennedy Drew Zieglgansberger Greatwest Kenworth Development Solutions David LeMay Kathi & Andy Neigel Lawrence-Harper, Janis Women Building Futures FYidoctors Bernd and Angela Manz (President & CEO) Employer payroll contribution Naiad Irrigation Systems Work Wild Go Auto They pointed me in the right direction, OCTOBER 1, 2019 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 Financials (REPORTED IN THOUSANDS) $8M to youth internships in 2020 and I’ve got my foot in the door for a (est.) We strive for accuracy in recognizing partners. Please contact Stakeholder Relations if there are any additions or changes required at [email protected]. career now. Without this program I don’t FINANCIAL POSITION REVENUES EXPENSES know what I would have been doing. STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS The generosity of our donors provide a future for youth, enabling young people to: ASSETS $2,034 GOVERNMENT $4,484 OPERATIONS $941 • Explore a career in demand now and in the future • Connect learning to earning $2,497 LIABILITIES $612 • Be empowered with knowledge and skills on their way to a rewarding career 2020 PROJECTS NET ASSETS $1,422 Thank you Lainey Edmonds, INDUSTRY & INDIVIDUAL $925 Outdoor Power Equipment $1,121 ASSETS $2,806 Technician Apprentice Recreational Power Sports EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS ADMINISTRATION LIABILITIES $2,231

$261 $742 2019 High school student Lainey Edmonds knew she liked working with cars, but after OTHER $85 NET ASSETS $575 exploring different options through CAREERS, she discovered her perfect fit as an CAREERS is proud to report another year of solid financial performance, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. TOTAL REVENUE : $5,951 NET REVENUE largely due to the commitment and generosity of our amazing supporters. We Enabling youth to discover their Her mentor, Chris Duffy, continues to support apprentices like Lainey because he says, it remain focused on responsible fiscal stewardship to ensure sustainability and career passion since 1997. helps build his future workforce. “The Registered Apprenticeship Program is awesome. TOTAL EXPENDITURES : $5,105 $846 high quality program delivery for every student we work with. If you can get more high school kids into trades, whether it be mechanics or carpentry, Full financial statements are available at: careersnextgen.ca/arfs or any trade right now, get them in it and get them going.” FUNDRAISING EFFICIENCY FOR CAREERS IS AT 91% 77% OF FUNDING IS USED FOR - IT ONLY TAKES 9 CENTS TO RAISE $1 IN FUNDING. PROGRAM DELIVERY. CHARITABLE REGISTRATION NUMBER 88641 3699 RR0001 A love for skilled trades runs deep among the Patzer brothers in Fort McMurray. 21-year-old Kory started exploring his options while attending Westwood Community High School. With help from his off-campus coordinator and CAREERS: The Next Generation, he was accepted into the Dual Credit Electrical Program. From there, he joined the CAREERS CO-OP program, and is currently in the final year of completing his journeyperson certification. 19-year-old Levi joined the program next, but unlike his older brother, Enabling tomorrow’s he found his path as an Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) through the Enabling tomorrow’s Registered Apprenticeship Program. He was then accepted into the OUR VISION workforce today CAREERS CO-OP Program where he continues to work on his third year. Strong vibrant communities where youth workforce today At just 17-years-old, Aiden took advantage of the Dual Credit Electrical develop successful careers Created for CAREERS by YouthComputing, a non-profit group in Program with his sights set on getting journeyperson certification in Fort McMurray comprised of youth interested in pursuing a career in Invest in the future. Hire Alberta youth. multiple trades. Invest in the future. Hire Alberta youth. Information & Communications Technology. Kory couldn’t be happier to see his brothers following in his footsteps. OUR MISSION For more details go to careersnextgen.ca/ICT Enable youth on their path Jonan Hatt These programs were the right choice for me and to rewarding careers A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT & CEO CAREERS Program Coordinator my brothers because it gave us all constant work while allowing us to go to school to finish our apprenticeships. We were able to gain invaluable 2020 in Review and knowledge in our trade that we can now the New Year Ahead Embracing New Challenges use for our futures. - Kory Patzer We take pride in our ability to adapt to the changing needs of our 2020 has certainly proven to be a very challenging year with COVID-19 stakeholders, so when COVID-19 began impacting Albertans, CAREERS and a struggling global economy and it required CAREERS to be more agile and flexible in delivering career opportunities to Alberta youth to jumped into action. We offered support to educators with engaging, experience a workplace internship. Fortunately, we were well positioned interactive online presentations. Our first ever virtual health camp was to extend our ability to go virtual in supporting students and employers. a resounding success, drawing students from more communities across CAREERS, with our school partners, connected students with employers the province than ever before. Our new School Bulletin has continued to in 853 paid internships while ensuring the safety of our team and all provide educators with online tools, resources, and opportunities. Yes, stakeholders with the introduction of some very rigorous COVID-19 the pandemic has challenged us all, but together we have found ways to safety protocols. continue safely supporting youth on their path to career success. A new Information and Communications Technology (ICT) program was ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT launched to provide internship opportunities with a focus on digital skills currently in high demand as our society becomes more technology dependent and driven. The development of other new pathways began in Non-Destructive Testing, Agriculture and Motor Transport that support 20202020 Results 2020 in-demand career opportunities. CAREERS remains committed to increasing the number of paid Kory Patzer Aidan Patzer Levi Patzer internships for Alberta youth to 6,000 annually in a few short years and have identified a number of initiatives with schools and employers to get Electrician Apprentice Electrician Apprentice Industrial Mechanic us to our goal. As we look forward to 2021, we know both the pandemic Syncrude Syncrude Apprentice I’ve always been a hands-on learner, and I didn’t Syncrude I’ve always been a hands-on learner, and I didn’t and the economy will continue to impact our efforts. However, the programs we deliver in trades and technologies, along with well-paying want the fact that welding is a male-dominated want the fact that welding is a male-dominated career options for youth, will be more important than ever. industry to stop me from pursuing my passion. industry to stop me from pursuing my passion. We appreciate all the support in these tough times from students, 69 199 parents, schools, employers and funders as we prepare for brighter days. Thanks to CAREERS, my off-campus coordinator Thanks to CAREERS, my off-campus coordinator 46 24 Together, we are building a motivated and talented skilled workforce that will pave the way to a better Alberta. atPaid Hilltop Internships: High School, and the Registered Employer Engagement Youth Engagement Indigenous Engagement Stakeholder Engagement Fiscal Sustainability at Hilltop High School, and the Registered Apprenticeship853 (80 Indigenous) Program, I was able to earn CAREERS engages employers Youth, parents, and teachers Indigenous youth are supported CAREERS is the partner of choice Long-term, sustainable, Apprenticeship Program, I was able to earn credits while gaining hands-on experience231 to provide career opportunities are aware of and excited in career path awareness, to enable youth career path diverse funding supports credits while gaining hands-on experience Employers: 482 EDMONTON 142 for youth. about career integrated exploration and experiences development. CAREERS initiatives. inSchools: the trade. 354 Now, I’m a year away from my learning opportunities. for greater participation in the in the trade. Now, I’m a year away from my Alberta economy. journeyperson’s ticket in a career I love.74 journeyperson’s ticket in a career I love. 57 Kennedy Bahm Kennedy Bahm CALGARY WeldingLuciano Alvarez Apprentice 280 CAREERS: The Next Generation is a student focused, industry-school-community CAREERS: The Next Generation @careersnextgen WeldingLuciano Alvarez Apprentice Interns partnership that provides awareness, exploration and experience. Youth are 18256-102 Ave Edmonton, AB T5S 1S7 Electrician Intern, since 1997 213 Electrician Intern, City of Edmonton30,167 encouraged to engage in learning, stay in school and discover their career passion in 1.888.757.7172 City of Edmonton skilled trades, technologies and occupations in high demand. careersnextgen.ca Jim Carter | Board Chair Andy Neigel | President & CEO