Off-Campus Education
What is Off-Campus Education?
Rocky View Schools (RVS) Off-Campus Education programs allows students in Grades 10-12 to complement their classroom studies with practical experience obtained in the workplace. They are innovative partnerships which enable the community, the world of work, and the school to all become a part of the learning environment.
Off-Campus programs enable students to aquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes related to work and other roles through their participation in out-of-class study, observation, work, or volunterring at community-based work sites. This may involve volunteer activities or paid employment. Courses consist of 25 hours per credit at a work site offering 3 to 10 credits per course taken.
RVS Off-Campus Education programming is offerred through concurrent registration at the RVS Community Learning Centres.
Programs and courses available:
- Career Internship 10
- Workplace Practicum
- Work Experience 15-25-35
- Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Green Certificate Program
Getting started in Off-Campus Education:
- School Approval - See your guidance Counsellor or School Administrator
- Meet with your Off-Campus Coordinator
- Complete Safety Course(s)
- Employer or Site agrees to participate
- Register and receive appropriate forms
- Complete and submit all required forms
- Worksite inspection
- Ongoing check-ins with your Off-Campus Coordinator and completion of assignments
RVS Off-Campus Coordinators
Dr. Mary-Lee Judah (403) 807-3312
|
Chestermere High School WH Croxford Chestermere Community Learning Centre Summit Trails – Chestermere & Area
|
Mr. Glenn Reece (587) 888-5610
|
Cochrane Community Learning Centre Cochrane High School Bow Valley High School Springbank Community High School Summit Trails - Cochrane & Area
|
Ms. Liz Schweizer (403) 918-9395 |
Airdrie Community Learning Centre George McDougall High School Bert Church High School W.G. Murdoch School Beiseker Community School Summit Trails – Airdrie & Area
|
Additional information:
● RVS Student’s Guide to Off-Campus Education
● Alberta Education Off-Campus Education - https://education.alberta.ca/off-campus-education/programs-of-study/
● High School Off-Campus Programs Overview - https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/highschool_offcampus.html
● Explore Occupations in Alberta -https://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/occupations-in-alberta/
There are currently no criteria on which to search. Please add them using the 'criteria' tab.