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

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/