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Minister Myles McDougall
Myles McDougall was sworn in as Minister of Advanced Education on May 16, 2025.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Advanced Education outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Accomplishments
This fall, we launched A career to be proud of to promote careers in the skilled trades and apprenticeship education.
In 2025-26, $105.5 million in funding was allocated to increase seats in high demand post-secondary programs through the Targeted Enrolment Expansion.
We established the Skilled Trades Youth Ambassadors advisory council and the Youth Skills Network to connect youth in the skilled trades with Alberta’s government.
Key information
- Apply for student aid.
- Tradesecrets
- How to start planning for post-secondary.
- Discover more about private career colleges.
- Resources and supports for students with disabilities exploring or attending Alberta post-secondary programs.
- Improve your reading, writing and learning skills through the Community Adult Learning Program.
- Resources and supports for Indigenous students in Alberta’s adult learning system.
- Foreign qualification recognition for newcomers in Alberta.
- Learn more about the trades offered in Alberta.
- Information for Albertans studying abroad and international students.
- Apply for Foundational Learning Assistance.
Our responsibilities
Prepares Albertans for lifelong success through education by:
- approving programs of study
- funding public post-secondary institutions and other adult learning providers
- providing financial aid for learners
- registering and certifying apprentices
- supporting academic research and innovation
Our programs and services are driven by 3 outcomes:
- Albertans have the education and skills required to secure rewarding careers in the current and future labour market.
- Alberta’s adult learning system is accountable, coordinated and innovative, providing high-quality education to meet the evolving needs of learners and society.
- Alberta’s economy and communities are strengthened by post-secondary institutions, designated trades and professional regulatory bodies.
In focus
Learn more about how the province is investing in post-secondary education and Alberta’s students.
Led by economist Dr. Jack Mintz, a panel of experts will assess key aspects of Alberta’s post-secondary system and ensure it remains competitive and aligned with current and future needs.
Scholarships are available for students, teachers, apprentices and occupational trainees.
This initiative is a transformational vision, direction and new way of working for our province’s higher education system.
Latest news
- Oct 28, 2025
Alberta is proposing updates to the rules for private career colleges to better protect students and ensure programs prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow.
- Oct 9, 2025
Alberta’s expert panel on post-secondary institution funding has delivered a final report with 11 recommendations to modernize and strengthen the post-secondary system.
- Sep 22, 2025
Minister of Advanced Education Myles McDougall issued the following statement on Apprenticeship Day: