Lesson 18 — Activity 2:

Career Possibilities


After you finish high school, there are many choices and possibilities for you to consider. Consider the following:


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  • Perhaps you left school before you graduated, and now you want to return to complete your diploma or certificate so you can pursue your chosen career. You can finish high school by taking courses for credit/diploma. You can return to high school, enroll in an adult-level institution (e.g., NorQuest College), or you can register in a distance-education program (e.g., Alberta Distance Learning Centre).


  • You can go directly into the workforce. Some students start jobs right away. You may already be working at a job before you finished high school, and you may choose to continue working at that job. Other jobs may offer on-the-job training, or they might be jobs that don't require any training.


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  • You can pursue other interests. If you have no idea what career path you want to follow, it may be good to take some time to sort things out. This would be a good opportunity to start volunteering as a way to gain experience in a variety of career choices that you may be interested in.

  • You can also complete an apprenticeship. Many trade skills can be learned through an apprenticeship. Apprentices are workers, so they can earn while they learn the trade.


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Benefits of Apprenticeship Training:

Employers:

  • employers gain a skilled workforce that can produce and deliver goods and services to meet customer demands

Apprentices:

  • apprentices earn money while they learn a skilled trade
  • apprenticeships give you experience in the working world — hands-on training gives you a real chance to put your skills into practice and helps you to gain more confidence in a working environment
  • choice — there are many different types of apprenticeships
    • some examples include: cook, carpenter, hairstylist, electrician, and welder
    • click here to see the Trades and Occupations list

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) allows high school students to become apprentices and earn hours toward an apprenticeship program and credits toward a high school diploma. Click here to learn more about Alberta apprenticeship programs including RAP.

Digging Deeper!

Click on the Play button below to watch a video about the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).