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Career Transitions and Work Experience 15, 25, 35

CTS I Academic Programs

An introductory level module of Career Transitions 1010 is required in each Work Experience course. Grade 11 and 12 students may earn high school credits for Work Experience when it as an integral part of an approved school course to a maximum of fifteen credits. Work Experience education must conform to guidelines set out by Alberta Learning. Details may be obtained from the Counsellor or the Work Experience Coordinator.

The credit value for work experience is dependant on the number of hours completed by the student at their worksite. A student may earn up to 15 credits toward the high school diploma. A student will be awarded 1 credit for every 25 hours completed at the worksite. A minimum of 75 hours must be completed.

Pre-requisite: Students must complete the CTR 1010 module before beginning work at the approved worksite. Regular school attendance is a consideration for students who apply for admission into the work experience program.

Work Experience Frequently Asked Questions

Who may go into work experience?

Any student in grade 10, 11, or 12 who has a part time job, or who volunteers, can sign up for Work Experience.

What are the pre-requisites?

All students must have completed CTR 1010 before a mark can be submitted with Alberta Learning. This is the only pre-requisite!!

What are the advantages of being in work experience?

Credits go towards your high school diploma.

Most students are paid a wage while at the same time earning credits. (They get paid to get credits!!)

Students often earn a higher Grade Point Average (GPA) on their high school transcript. This could lead to more scholarships!!

Build upon your resume for future employment.

Create contacts as references for future career choices.

What do I need to do to sign-up/ register?

Come to the student services office and see Mrs. Perron. She will give you a package containing a number of forms that need to be completed and signed by parents, your employer and yourself.

Once Mrs. Perron has received these forms he will go out to your job site, and complete a site inspection.

Then bring in evidence of hours worked (Pay stubs) and start earning high school credits!

Is there a time limit of when the credits must be competed?

No. Students work schedules vary from one student to another therefore, students earn credits on an individual basis. For example, if a student works 10 hours a week, that students will probably earn 10 credits in about 6 or 7 months. It may take another student less time, or more, depending on the amount of hours worked. However, once a student is registered in Work Experience, it is crucial that they hand in their pay stubs every 2 weeks so that credits can be accurately submitted to Alberta Learning.

Can I use more than one job for work experience?

Yes. As long as the students has the paper work filled out for both jobs, hours can be added together to earn credits in Work Experience.

Can volunteer work be considered work experience?

Absolutely, the same criterion is used and volunteer hours can be accumulated over the 3 years of high school, so that the student can earn the maximum number of credits. A signed letter, or some evidence of hours volunteered must be submitted to Mrs. Perron from the volunteer organization.

Can I use my summer job?

CCH off-campus education does run through the summer, so hours worked during the summer can be used towards credits as well.

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