Registered Apprenticeship Program

Divide your time between:

• your school, to take courses such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies to meet the requirements of high school graduation, and
• an approved work site, for on-the-job training in a trade of your choice.

As you work, you will earn:

• at least minimum wage,
• up to 41 high school credits (40 RAP credits, plus 1 CTS safety credit), and
• on-the-job training hours toward an apprenticeship program.

After you complete high school,

• continue working in your trade to earn additional on-the-job hours required to complete the full apprenticeship education program in your trade,
• attend and pass in-class training at a post-secondary institution between and 6 and 12 weeks per year of the program, depending on the trade,
• pass the required exam at the end of each year of your program, and
• complete your apprenticeship program to earn your journeyperson certification and apprenticeship education credential.

1. Complete prerequisite course:

• Required: HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems.
• Recommended: HCS3010: Workplace Safety Practices, Career Internship 10

2. Explore careers and trades:

• Investigate trades through part-time jobs, Career Internship 10, work experience courses, or by exploring our Trade Profiles.

3. Find an employer: Find an employer in your chosen trade who is willing to:

1. take you on as a RAP apprentice,
2. ensure you are supervised by a qualified journeyperson, and
3. pay you at least minimum wage.

4. Get your school’s approval:

• Work with your school’s off-campus teacher to have your worksite approved and develop a learning plan in consultation with your employer.

5. Apply to become an Apprentice:

• Complete the free online RAP application with Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) to receive your Record Book (also known as your Blue Book).
• Learn more about applying here.

6. Earn High School Credit:

• Inform your school’s RAP coordinator once you’ve received your Record Book from AIT.
• You will earn one high school credit for every 25 hours of on-the-job training.

• Courses are trade-specific and must be taken sequentially (e.g.,15-25-35)
• Each course (e.g., RAP 15) involves 125 hours of on-the-job training, worth 5 high school credits each.

Student:

• Balance school and work
• Maintain passing grades
• Be punctual and complete tasks as assigned on the job
• Follow safety regulations.

Employer:

• Provide training, supervision, and compensation
• Maintain contact with the off-campus teacher for performance assessments

School:

• Develop learning plan
• Monitor progress
• Ensure prerequisites are completed