Calgary, Alberta – March 28, 2025
Fusion Collegiate is featured in recent news coverage as the Government of Alberta announces major investments to expand career-focused learning across high schools. Budget 2025 proposes $102.4 million over the next three years to grow career education programs, support dual-credit opportunities, and fund new collegiate schools across the province.
The investment includes $21 million for specialized classrooms such as carpentry shops, media studios, science labs, and heavy-equipment simulators—spaces that mirror the hands-on environments where Fusion Collegiate students already learn. An additional $6 million is earmarked for start-up costs for new collegiate schools, alongside $4.6 million to enhance dual-credit programming, and $1.4 million for off-campus education through organizations like CAREERS.
“We are working to set students up for success by strengthening job-focused education,” stated Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides. “This funding helps schools partner with businesses and post-secondary institutions to create programs that let students hit the ground running after they graduate.”
Fusion Collegiate student Francis Mazieta was featured in the story, sharing how collegiate training directly shaped his future. “Thanks to career-focused learning and the opportunities through Fusion and The Educational Partnership Foundation, I’m now working as a first-year apprentice plumber,” he said. “The hands-on trades training, high school credits, safety certifications, and real-world skills I picked up completely changed my life.”
Fusion Collegiate Co Founder Bradey Thompson noted that the provincial investment aligns with the school’s mandate. “Alberta needs young people who are prepared for high-demand fields. Collegiate programs give students the skills, clarity, and confidence to step into meaningful careers.”
As Alberta expands its commitment to career education, Fusion Collegiate remains at the forefront—providing pathways that connect students to in-demand industries while supporting Alberta’s future workforce.
ABOUT FUSION COLLEGIATE
Fusion Collegiate is Alberta’s first public charter collegiate high school, blending academic learning with hands-on, career-focused training. Through specialized pathways, dual-credit programs, and industry-aligned labs, the school helps students explore future careers while completing their high school diploma.
ABOUT DUAL-CREDIT PROGRAMS IN ALBERTA
Dual-credit programs in Alberta allow students to earn both high-school and post-secondary credits while exploring career-focused pathways. With new Budget 2025 investments, schools can expand partnerships with colleges and universities to offer hands-on learning in high-demand fields. These programs give students early skills, experience, and a clearer transition into apprenticeships or post-secondary studies.
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