RAP and work experience

Work Experience 15/25/35
3 to 10 Credits
Off-campus education is an experiential method of learning that integrates a student’s classroom studies with on-the-job experiences obtained at an  employing organization such as a business, government department or not-for-profit agency. Off-campus education programs use a set of planned educational experiences designed to enable students to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes related to work and other life roles through their participation in out-of-class study, observation and performance.  Off-campus education programs are based on a partnership among the school, the parents, the student and the employing organization with each of the partners sharing the responsibility for student growth and learning.  M.E. LaZerte offers a variety of off-campus education programs.  These include Work Experience, Work Readiness and the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP).  Work Experience is a separate course, based on 25 hours per credit, and is offered at the 15, 25 and 35 levels.  Work Experience students may be employed in a variety of jobs, such as fast food, retail, warehousing, grocery and entertainment.  In each level students enjoy the luxury of combining a paying job with 3 to 10 high school credits that will help them attain their diploma. Others are adding valuable experience to their expanding resumes while exploring possible future careers.  All agree that work experience is a valuable learning opportunity.  Although it is possible to earn 30 credits, only 15 can be applied to achieving a high school diploma.

Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
Do you like working with your hands or machines?  Are you interested in Math or Science?  Are you interested in a career in the trades such as becoming an electrician, pipefitter or hairstylist?  If you answered YES to any of these questions then getting involved in RAP might be for you!  With over 200 careers to choose from, students are given the opportunity to get hands on experience in a trade of their choice.  RAP students take high school courses at M. E. LaZerte and also gain experience at a job placement in a trade.  Not only do you gain work experience, you also are paid, earn up to 40 credits towards your high school diploma and collect hours towards your apprenticeship.