Registered Apprenticeship Program

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) gives high school students the chance to start their career journey early. RAP combines classroom learning with real-world, paid work experience in a skilled trade. 

RAP offers students: 

• Hands-on experience: Students work part-time during high school with a certified journeyperson in their chosen trade. 
• High school credits: Hours worked count toward both high school graduation and apprenticeship training. 
• Head start in their career: Students begin building their apprenticeship hours and skills before they even graduate. 
• Earn while they learn: Students are paid for their work, gaining financial independence alongside valuable skills. 

RAP is a great opportunity for students who: 

• enjoy learning by doing. 
• are interested in a career as an automotive service technician, carpenter, electrician, heavy equipment technician, parts technician, steamfitter-pipefitter or welder.
• want to explore a career path while in high school. 

How it works

• Students find an employer who is willing to take them on as a RAP apprentice.
• With support from their school, they register as an apprentice through Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT). 
• Students split their time between school and work, balancing academics with practical training. 
• Students can continue as full-time apprentices after graduating.

Learn more on the AIT website