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Virtual Off-Campus Information Sessions

April 14 & 21, 2021

6:00-7:30pm

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Useful Links:

Careers: The Next Generation

ALIS

Tradesecrets

Why RAP?

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) provides the opportunity for students to earn senior high school credits toward an Alberta High School Diploma or a Certificate of High School Achievement, while simultaneously gaining Experience Hours that can be applied toward an apprenticeship while still in senior high school.

  • You can earn up to 40 credits towards a high school diploma in the RAP program
  • Education through an apprenticeship in the trades IS post-secondary education.
  • Once registered the student receives their Blue Book to log their Experience Hours. As a RAP student you can earn a salary for the 1000 hours + you will need for your Experience Hours.
  • Scholarships are available.
  • Skilled trades people are in short supply. A RAP apprentice gets on the job training in a skilled trade while being paid for that work.
  • RAP offers an enriched, real world applicable, high school education
  • A RAP apprentice gets a realistic look at what it takes to be a journeyperson and learns employability skills that would be applicable to any job

If interested please contact your school's Off-campus Coordinator, Counsellor or Administrator for further information.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite safety courses specified in the Off Campus Education Program Handbook include:

 

What are the entrance requirements? 

  • Good academic standing, particularly in Math, Science and English
  • Excellent attendance at school, good citizenship and attitude

How do I find a RAP Apprentice placement?

  • Speak to your Off-Campus Coordinator at your school.
  • Apply to Careers: The Next Generation
  • Speak to friends and family that are certified journeypeople

How much time does a RAP apprentice spend on the job?

 

The employer, the student/parent, and the school determine the hours of work for each grade level the student is in, Grade 10, 11, 12 or Returning 12. Employers and schools work together to create a timeline that is in the best interest of the student. 

Who can employ a RAP Apprentice?

  • Anyone who meets criteria to hire an apprentice can employ a RAP apprentice.

How is a RAP Apprentice different from a regular apprentice? 

  • A RAP apprentice is a full-time high school student.
  • A RAP apprentice must be paid at least minimum wage.
  • Apprenticeships formal or technical training can be taken at the same time at the High School, or in a dual credit program or delayed until the RAP student completes high school.
  • Alberta Education is responsible for Worker’s Compensation coverage for RAP apprentices.

Employer Benefits: 

  • Builds a community based work force
  • Participates in education process
  • WCB – covered by Alberta Education
  • Assists with shortage in trades
  • Guidance by workplace mentor/journeyperson
  • Minimizes cost of training/training is on the job under your supervision
  • Participate in the development of your future workforce
  • Integrates trade training in high school education process
  • the student develops employability skills
  • you get to give feedback and performance review