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Start in High School
Get a jump on apprenticeship while you’re in high school!
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
Start working in a trade and earn credit toward your high school diploma and your journeyperson certificate and apprenticeship education at the same time. | Learn More
Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
Learn trade-specific skills from a certified journeyperson for high school credit and advanced standing toward an apprenticeship program after high school. | Learn More
High School Apprenticeship Scholarships
Earn $1,000 to continue your apprenticeship program after high school if you participate in RAP or CTS. | Learn more
Community Programs
We are proud to provide funding to these organizations that can get you started in apprenticeship education and the skilled trades:
- CAREERS: The Next Generation: Get connected with employers who hire youth. CAREERS works with both schools and industry to help you find paid internship opportunities in the Registered Apprenticeship Program. | Learn More
- Skills Canada Alberta: Explore careers in skilled trades and technologies through hands-on experiences, competitions, and in-class resources. | Learn More
Related Resources
- RAP Brochure
- Apprenticeship Education Brochure
- FAQ for Educators
- Alberta Off-campus Education Handbook
- A Team Approach to Apprenticeship and the Skilled Trades
- Off-Campus Education Program Supports (education.alberta.ca)
- Guide to Career and Technology Studies (learnalberta.ca)
- CTS Apprenticeship Pathways (education.alberta.ca)
- Skilled Trades Youth Ambassadors (alberta.ca)