EPIC (Exploring Possible Industries & Careers) is a large scale event that features a variety of career pathways from 4 different sectors – Environment & Agriculture, Health, STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) and Trades. Up to 600 high school students have the chance to explore a wide range of career pathways in a meaningful way. The interactive nature of EPIC allows students to connect directly with industry professionals and get a glimpse of what it might be like to work in that specific field. As well, exhibitors have the opportunity to showcase their business and meet future prospects. With over 100 different occupations present, students will be sure to learn about how they can take their next Career Step.
Students can expect to:
- Be registered in one of four sectors – Environment & Agriculture, Health, STEM or Trades.
- Meet hosts working in that specific industry during the morning – students can start their own network of contacts.
- Participate in interactive displays – rather than just talking to hosts, students will experience a small part of the job and gain a greater insight into what the occupation involves.
- Learn what it takes to work in that specific industry, including the highlights/low-lights of the job.
- Have an opportunity to explore the other three sectors or return to hosts they might have missed in their sector earlier in the day.
Date: February 12, 2020
Time: 9:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Exhibition Park – Lethbridge
Want to register? Exhibitor Registration Link
2020 EPIC exhibitors listing (updated February 4, 2020)
| Environment & Agriculture | Health | STEM | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Equipment Technician - Rocky Mountain Equipment | 911 Dispatcher - Public Safety Communications Centre | Archaeologist - Atlatl Archaeology Ltd | Aesthetician - ONE Beauty |
| Biologist - AB Conservation Association | Biomedical Equipment Technologist - AHS | Architectural Design Technologist - Lethbridge College | Arborist - Ladybug Arborists |
| Canola Producer/ Agronomist/Entomologist - Alberta Canola | Blood Donation Recruiter - Canadian Blood Services | Audio & Video Recording Technician - E-Free Church | Automotive Service Technician - Bridge City Chrysler |
| Careers in Agriculture - Green Certificate | Chiropractor - Adapt Chiropractic | Broadcaster/ Television Producer/ Video Producer - Shaw Spotlight | Carpenter - Ward Bros Construction Ltd |
| Certified Seed Agronomist - BASF | Community Disability Support Worker - Rehoboth Christian Ministries Association | Business Coach & Advisor/ Program Manager/ Project Manager - Tecconnect/ Economic Development Lethbridge | Chef - Earls Restaurant |
| Construction Project Manager - Greener Homes | Diagnostic Medical Sonographer - AHS | Commodity Trader - University of Lethbridge, Dhillon School of Business | Electrician/ Instrumentation Engineering Technologist - AHS |
| Dairy Farmer - Waekckerlin Dairy | Health Care Aide - Training Inc | Crime Scene Forensic Specialist - Lyle Shanks | Gas Utility Operator - ATCO |
| Environmental Educator/ Data Collector - City of Lethbridge - Waste & Recycling | Massage Therapist - Southern AB Institute of Massage | Engineer - APEGA | Hairstylist - Snip Style Lounge |
| Feedlot Worker/ Cattle Processor/ Agricultural Administrator - Kasko Cattle Co | Medical Device Reprocessing Technician - AHS | Engineering Technologist - Lethbridge College | Heavy Duty Parts Technician - Southland International Trucks Ltd |
| Greenhouse Producer - Secure Your Food | Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Assistant/ Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist - Alberta Public Laboratories | Entrepreneur - The League of Innovators | Heavy Equipment Technician - Southland International Trucks Ltd |
| Poultry Consultant/ Sales Mentor - Cargill Feed & Nutrition | Occupational Therapist/ Occupational Therapy Assistant - AHS | Graphic Designer/ Journalist - Lethbridge College | Home Inspector - Mason Construction |
| Precision AG Specialist - Data Driven Agriculture | Orthotist/Prosthetist - Adaptive Technologies Inc | Logistics Coordinator - University of Lethbridge | HVAC Technician/ Refrigeration & AC Mechanic - AHS |
| Science & Nature Interpreter - Helen Schuler Nature Centre | Pediatric Occupational Therapist/ Speech Language Pathologist/ Physical Therapist - AHS | Physicist - University of Lethbridge | Ironworker - Ironworkers Local 725 |
| TBD - Lethbridge College | Personal Trainer/ Fitness Instructor - YMCA | Remote Sensing Specialist - Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada | Mason - Anderson Masonry |
| Veterinarian - Dr. Bill Yates (retired Veterinarian) | Pharmacist (Community) - Draffin's Pharmasave | Researcher - Let's Talk Science | Pipefitter - UA Local 496 |
| Physiotherapist/ Physiotherapist Assistant - AHS | Spatial Computing Developer - TechBridge Innovation Centre | Plumber - KB Heating & Air Conditioning | |
| Radiation Therapist - AHS | Technology Professional - Lethbridge School Division | Plumber (Maintenance)/ Millwright - AHS |
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| Registered Dental Assistant/Registered Dental Hygienist - AHS | Traffic & Transportation Engineer - City of Lethbridge | Power Line Technician - City of Lethbridge | |
| Respiratory Therapist - AHS | Virtual Realty Programmer - Lethbridge College | Refrigeration & AC Mechanic - Airtech Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. | |
| Web Designer - Lethbridge College | RV Technician - Prairie Sky RV | ||
| Sheet Metal Technician - Airtech Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd. | |||
| Sheet Metal Worker/ HVAC Installer - KB Heating & Air Conditioning | |||
| Welder - UA Local 496 | |||
| Welder - AGI Nobleford | |||
| Wind Turbine Technician - Acciona |
2020 Schedule (updated January 15, 2020)
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00am | Doors open for student check-in | South Pavilion doors |
| 9:30am | Welcome & opening remarks | South Pavilion Seed Fair |
| 9:40am | Students move to appropriate venue | Env&Ag - North Pavilion Health - Main Pavilion STEM - West Pavilion Trades - South Pavilion |
| 9:45am-12:10pm | Interactive displays - 6 interactive sessions of 20 minutes | Env&Ag - North Pavilion Health - Main Pavilion STEM - West Pavilion Trades - South Pavilion |
| 12:10pm-12:40pm | Lunch provided | South Pavilion Seed Fair |
| 12:40pm-12:45pm | Explanation of afternoon activities | South Pavilion Seed Fair |
| 12:45pm-2:00pm | Career Open House | Env&Ag - North Pavilion Health - Main Pavilion STEM - West Pavilion Trades - South Pavilion |
| 2:00pm | Event is done! |
Career Transitions continually seeks companies interested in supporting EPIC in Environment & Agriculture, Health, STEM and Trades.
Looking for more information about becoming an exhibitor?
2020 EPIC Exhibitor Registration Package 2020
Exhibitor Registration Link – Registration is now open for 2020!
Interested in registering but need more information? Please call our office at 403-328-3996
Similar to past years, spaces for each sector are allocated per District. Please contact your District Point Person to determine the number of spots you/your school might have:
Calvin Christian – William Grisnich
Coaldale Christian – Jenn Slomp
Holy Spirit – Wendy Gurr
Horizon – Kristin Bodnar
Livingstone Range – Lettie Croskery
LSD#51 – Jacquie Lowe
Palliser – Jason Kupery
Westwind – Coralee Williams
All student registration MUST BE completed through the District Point Person.
Your point person also has access to a Wait List Form – if you have extra students who are interested, please pass that information onto your point person as well.
Please note: Every SCHOOL must have a supervisor at the event.
Last year was a very successful event due to the effort put in by the teachers, counsellors and administrators in selecting the right students for the event.
We greatly appreciate the effort put in and would like to share what some districts did for selection purposes:
- Students filled in an application “applying” to go
- Students submitted an essay, outlining why they wanted to attend
- Teachers recommended students
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