Resources: CTS 10-12: Cosmetology: General

Welcome

Welcome to the Cosmetology: Career and Technology Studies Grades 10-12 web guide for teachers in Alberta.

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General Resources

Talk the Talk
This glossary will enhance your vocabulary and overall expertise through a comprehensive A-Z list of barbering terminology.
TheSalonGuy: Beauty School Basics
A playlist of videos from TheSalonGuy that will help students in their cosmetology careers.
What Does a Cosmetologist Do?
An solid explanation about the many types of work that cosmetologists do, the qualifications and skills they need, and the types of workplaces they will work in.

General Career Resources

Alberta ALIS
Resources provided by the Alberta Government that will help high school students explore career options.
KnowItAll: Kid's Work
Kids Work! is a virtual community of workplaces designed to give students an interactive job exploration experience that connects school work to real work.
Tradesecrets: Apprenticeship and Industry Training
Alberta’s Apprenticeship and Industry training system is a partnership between industry and government. Apprentices, trainers, employers and government work together to create a training system that is industry-focused.
University of Manitoba: Research Occupations
This site from the University of Manitoba provides information on approximately 200 occupations.
What Works: Career-Building Strategies for People From Diverse Groups
This resource includes statistics, terminology, history and legislation related to the groups, including immigrants and youth.

Safety at Work

Alberta: Young Workers
This site has health, safety and employment standards information for young workers, and for their employers, supervisors and teachers.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety
Find OHS legislation, training resources, compliance information, safety programs, and more.
Newcomers and the Workplace: Workplace Hazards and the WHMIS System
This 4 minute video provides an introduction to WHMIS and workplace hazards.
Young Workers Zone
This site, part of Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, is specific to young workers. Find information and tools for joining the work force on a safe footing.

CTS 10-12: Cosmetology: General

Welcome

General Resources

General Career Resources

Safety at Work

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