RAP

RAP is a high school program that allows students to begin earning hours toward their apprenticeship while earning high school credits toward their diploma. Students are indentured in the trade and placements are in an approved worksite with teacher supervision. Students begin RAP in grade 10 or 11 by attending weekly meetings. Once they have been accepted into the program in the late spring the following school year the student will spend one semester in the workplace and one in school completing their core subjects toward a high school diploma.

• In grade 10 or 11 students attend a weekly meeting during tutorial time with Mr. Barr in the Hallway 2 Computer Lab.

• During the weekly meeting students are building a career portfolio based on the trade they hope to receive a placement in. A completed portfolio will earn the student a high school credit.

• Students will also plan out the subjects the will need in order to earn a high school diploma.

• In March of the school year student are interviewed by participating companies in the program. Potential students are prepared for the interview. Based on the score of the student’s interview will indicate if the student is to have a placement the following school year.

• Students are expected to complete HCS 3000-Work Place Safety, Basic Safety Orientation (BSO) and Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS), and First Aid/CPR.

• Perfect attendance, average of 65% and a great reputation is expected of the students before and after a placement is earned.

• Science 10 and Science 20 are required for the program.

• For each semester a student works they earn 20 credits.

• Students may have the desire to be in a placement but they must have the maturity to work with adults.

• Some students choose to do a course in summer school to alleviate the workload of 4 courses in one semester.

• Some of the placements begin in early August. Please be aware you may have to change your summer plans.

• Students are asked to choose two trades of interest in case there is a shortage of placements in their area of interest.

• RAP placements are competitive with all four high schools. Students and placements vary from year to year. Keep yourself competitive by having solid marks, great attendance and staying in touch with your Off Campus Coordinator

• There are over 50 trades in Alberta. Please feel free to explore on Trade Secrets

• For more information please feel free to contact Laura MacEachen, Off Campus Coordinator Laura.MacEachen@fmpsd.ab.ca