Resources: CTS 10-12: Esthetics: General

Welcome

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

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General Resources

SBEaesthetics: Esthetician | Entrepreneur
A playlist of videos by a professional esthetician where she shares what she has learned as an entrepreneur in the field.
What Does an Esthetician Do?
An solid explanation about the many types of work that estheticians do, the qualifications and skills they need, and the types of workplaces they will work in.
Skininc
A professional blog written by and for estheticians

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.

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.

CTS 10-12: Esthetics: General

Welcome

General Resources

Safety at Work

General Career Resources

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