Graduates from education programs are concerned with their careers due to budget cuts in Alberta.
More than 400 new teachers have recently graduated from the University of Calgary, and some are considering a change in their career path before it even begins.
Michael Mahoney is a student representative for the Faculty of Education, and does not think his chances are very good of getting a teaching job in the city.
"There's a lot of uneasiness," he says.
Jenny Regal, President of the Alberta Teacher's Association, realizes this is a horrible time for someone looking to become a teacher because of the cuts.
About 1,200 teaching positions across the province are expected to be cut in the coming year.
That number will depend on how many students enroll in the fall.
Mahoney says that many graduates will be getting interest on student loans within the next few weeks, so they are not taking any chances.
"Some students are looking maybe outside the city, maybe outside the province, and even using their education degrees in areas outside of teaching," he says.
Cynthia Prasow of the University's Faculty of Education adds that students have to be creative and flexible in order to succeed.
Despite a difficult job market, the University has not seen a decrease in the number of students applying for education programs.
