Work Experience 15/25/35

Credits: 3-15

Course Prerequisite: Workplace Safety Systems (HCS 3000)

Work Experience provides students with experiential learning activities and opportunities to:

• apply, in the workplace, knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired through other coursework

• discover career interests and aptitudes in meaningful work activities

• further personal development, career planning and employability skills

The Work Experience teacher in collaboration with the student and employer, determine the learning outcomes on a Student Learning Plan.

Students working toward their High School Certificate of Achievement are required to complete 125 hours of Work Experience.  Students who are working toward their Alberta High School Diploma and in need of additional credits may be eligible for Work Experience.

Registered Apprenticeship Program

Prerequisite: Workplace Safety Systems (HCS3000), Workplace Safety Practices (HCS3010) may also be required for placements through CAREERS.

The Registered Apprenticeship Program is an apprenticeship program for high school students that allows them to complete their Alberta High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement while logging hours towards their apprenticeship.  Apprenticeship training is a combination of on-the-job training, work experience and technical training in a trade.  Students may begin as early as the summer following grade 10. They may find an employer to sponsor their apprenticeship on their own or they may apply to CAREERS.  CAREERS is an organization that works with Alberta schools to connect students to employers for paid internships. Students may register as an apprentice with Apprenticeship and Industry Training and when the employer agrees to sponsor their apprenticeship, they may earn up to 40 Registered Apprentice credits toward graduation. Candidates must be on track to graduate, attend school regularly and have a positive attitude.  Eligible students will receive the High School Apprenticeship Scholarship ($1000).

Career and Technology Centre (CTC)

All CBE students may choose to attend the Career & Technology Centre (CTC), regardless of which high school they attend. The CTC provides continuous access to academic, industry-standard programs, certificated journeyperson instructors, facilities and equipment for students seeking credentials in skilled occupations. As part of their high school timetable, students may choose to access introductory, intermediate, and advanced or credential level programs.

The CT Centre is located at the Lord Shaughnessy Campus, 2336 - 53 Avenue SW.  Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the CTC.

Introductory

Students enrolled at the introductory level complete 10 level CTS courses in a variety of clusters.

Intermediate

Students enrolled at the intermediate level complete 20 level CTS courses which may be associated with local credentials and certifications. Examples of this include: Esthetics Certifications, First Aid, CPR, Food Safety, Infection Control and Workplace Safety.

Advanced

Students enrolled in the advanced level will receive 30 level credits and may also include certifications. Examples are Esthetics Certifications.

Credential and Post-Secondary

Students enrolled at the credential level complete first-period technical training courses in support of the journeyman certification in welding, hairstyling, auto body, cooking, baking and Auto Mechanics. Students are encouraged to challenge the first-period technical exams when their technical training is complete. The exams are managed and certified by Alberta Industry and Training (AIT).

Students in the introductory courses take single block classes. If a double class is required, that request must go through the CTC Assistant Principal. Students wishing to register for the Credential programs must fill out and submit the Credential application available at How To Register page. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program.

Students interested in Off Campus programs are encouraged to meet with the Off Campus Coordinator or their Guidance Counsellor.