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Off Campus Programs

Work Experience 15, 25 & 35

With the cooperation of business and industry in the Sexsmith area, Sexsmith Secondary School is offering a course in Work Experience.
Work Experience education provides  an opportunity for the students to obtain worthwhile school experiences in the working world while continuing his/her school studies.  This type of program is designed to allow the student to experience employment for the purpose of clear vocational choice and preparing for entry into the working community.
Objectives:  Some expectations of the program are that student will:

  • Have a opportunity to participate in meaningful work
  • Gain an understanding of the importance of developing acceptable work habits, good grooming, and need for self discipline.
  • Develop an understanding of positive attitudes for getting along with people
  • Learn about the organization of business and the relationships of employee to employer, unions,  and government through direct contact with these agencies.

Requirements:  The requirements for successful completion of the course are:

  • A minimum of 125 hours of work experience for five (5) credits
  • Completion to the satisfaction of the employer and coordinator

Conditions:  The following conditions must be met:

  • Students involved must have written parental approval
  • An agreement must be signed by employer, student and coordinator
  • Write a professional resume and covering letter
  • Complete a one (1) credit CTR Job Preparation module

Transportation:  Transportation to and from work station is by the student’s own arrangement.
Other Information: 

    • The program need not meet the requirements of the Minimum Wage Act
    • Students may only work on Work Experience between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m

 

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is an apprenticeship program for High School students.  Traditionally, apprenticeships in Alberta begin after students graduate from high school.  However, some students identify their career interests at an early age and are ready to get started learning and practicing their future trade while in High School.  RAP is an ideal program for these students.
RAP students divide their time between an approved worksite and their High School.  They take regular courses such as English, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics in order to earn their Alberta High School Diploma or Certificate of Achievement.   RAP students are both full-time students and registered apprentices.  The time a RAP student spends at school and on the work site can be quite flexible.  The student, school, and employer jointly agree to a suitable schedule.  RAP students are expected to continue their apprenticeship after they graduate from High School.  All apprentices are required to take a period of technical training (formal instructions) after completing each year of their apprenticeship.  The RAP apprentices’ technical training is delayed until they have completed High School and completed the required number of hours of work place learning.
RAP students are paid at least minimum wage.

 

Special Program Credits

Projects are designed primarily to encourage students interested in topics not supported within the regular school curriculum.  Students planning a project must first discuss it with one of the Administrators.  Once accepted the student will work under the sponsorship of a teacher for the duration of the project.  Special project credits may be awarded for recognized 4H achievements. 
Remember:  Three credits- 75 hours, Five credits- 125 hours.

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