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What is Work Experience?
Provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired through other course work in the workplace.
Discover their career interests and aptitudes in meaningful work activities, situated in community-based workstations and work sites in business, industry, government and community service.
Work Experience 15-25-35 may be offered for 3-10 credits at each level.
Each course is time based (25 hrs/credit)
A student may enroll in Work Experience 35 without having completed WE 15 or 25. This course qualifies as a 30 level course towards an Alberta High School Diploma.
Students may earn up to 15 credits in WE towards their Alberta High School Diploma.
How to Apply for Work Experience
How to Apply for Work Experience
1. Complete HCS3000 (Workplace Safety course). Contact your Off Campus Coordinator for assistance in registering for the course if necessary.
2. Click the box on the right to print the Work Experience Registration Forms. Submit the completed package to your Off Campus Coordinator. You can also ask your Off Campus Coordinator for a copy. Forms can be submitted in person or by email (scan or photos).
3. If required, print, complete and submit these Transportation Forms to your Off Campus Coordinator. (If you get to your Off Campus site by walking, taking transit, driving yourself or being driven by your parent, you DO NOT need to fill in these forms. Students may not drive each other to Off Campus work sites.)
4. Off Campus Teacher will complete a Safety Site Inspection.
5. Student will be registered in the course.
6. Click the box to the side or go to bit.ly/offcampustimesheets to print a time sheet. Keep track of your hours. Submit your time sheet to your Off Campus Coordinator at the end of each month. Time sheets must be signed by BOTH the student and the employer/supervisor.
Once you have accumulated 250 hours, the Off Campus Coordinator will arrange to have an evaluation completed by your employer/supervisor. (1 credit = 25 hours, minimum 3 credits)
Need Help Finding an Internship Position?
Need Help Finding an Internship Position?
CAREERS has potential apprenticeship and internship positions available for students. Apply through their WEBSITE to apply!
For more information, please contact:
Ginny Bergsma, Off Campus Teacher Email
County Central High School, Noble Central School, Picture Butte High School, Coalhurst High School, Prairie Winds High School, Palliser Beyond Borders
Charlene Foster, Off Campus Teacher Email
Brant Christian School, Calgary Christian High School, Calgary Islamic School, Heritage Christian Academy, Master's College, National Sports School
Ginny Bergsma, Off Campus Teacher Email
County Central High School, Noble Central School, Picture Butte High School, Coalhurst High School, Prairie Winds High School, Palliser Beyond Borders
Charlene Foster, Off Campus Teacher Email
Brant Christian School, Calgary Christian High School, Calgary Islamic School, Heritage Christian Academy, Master's College, National Sports School
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