Your child has requested to participate in Work Experience this semester. The objective of this Off-campus Education Program is to help students research and identify their educational and occupational goals. Students use this program to:
Explore potential career choices;
Gain practical experience in a realistic work setting;
Ease the transition from school to work, or post-secondary education;
Develop new skills and reinforce those learned in school;
Develop and demonstrate good work habits;
Obtain references and contacts necessary for securing future employment; and
Develop a positive attitude toward off-campus work opportunities.
Work Experience 15-25-35 are separate courses available for credit. Each course is time based, 25 hours per credit, and is available for 3 to 10 credits at each level. Students may earn a total of 30 credits in Work Experience, but may count all 15 credits toward their diploma requirements.
The existence of the Off-campus Education Program and the student’s success in it depends greatly upon personal accountability. Employers are willing to provide training and exposure to the personal work environment only when assured that the student is genuinely interested in the occupation and attempting to meet employer expectations. The student must provide prior notification of any absence as would be expected by any regular employee; otherwise the placement will be terminated. No warning will be issued and any hours accumulated will not be carried toward another placement.
Please contact us should you have any questions or concerns. We can be contacted by email (offcampus@crps.ca) should you require further information. The Off-campus Education Program has received much recognition for its successes and career planning focus. We hope this program can be a meaningful experience that meets your student’s objectives.