The Employment Processes Program is a service offered to students in Year Two of Concordia University of Edmonton’s Bachelor of Education (After Degree) program. The program is designed to enhance students’ understanding about the diversity of hiring processes among provincial school authorities and is intended to assist students in their transition from university studies to classroom teaching.
Employment Preparation Seminars
Topics include the following:
- Résumé Writing and Cover Letters
- Interview Preparation
- Online Application Processes
- Alberta Education Teacher Certification Process
- Teacher Qualifications Service
Teacher Job Fair
- Students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from school divisions over two days
- Attendance is required and professional attire is strongly encouraged.
- Students should be prepared with resumes, cover letters, and portfolios available upon request
Employment Mentorship
Meetings held from mid-January through first week of February
- Small group employment mentorship
- Mentors are former principals, school leaders, or consultants
- Mentors provide coaching, guidance, and support both in-person and online
Professional Employment Portfolio
All Year Two students are required to prepare a professional employment portfolio. The portfolio is developed to highlight the degree to which students’ practices are congruent with their beliefs and current educational theory. Portfolios include:
- Teaching philosophy statement, résumé, field experience evaluations
- Collection of artifacts based on the Teaching Quality Standard (TQS)
- Support documentation for use in the employment process