Youth Programs and Services
The Apprenticeship and Industry Training system offers excellent opportunities for young Albertans. You can explore an apprenticeship and even begin parts of your training while still enrolled in high school.
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)
The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is a special program that allows high school students to
- become apprentices
- earn credit toward an apprenticeship program
- work toward their Alberta high school diploma
- earn a wage for their time on the job
500 RAP Scholarships of $1,000 each are also available annually to RAP participants!
Youth in Transition to Apprenticeship (YITTA) project
The Youth in Transition to Apprenticeship (YITTA) project assists youth aged 18 to 30 years to complete an apprenticeship program and graduate as skilled tradespeople.
For information, call the Youth in Transition to Apprenticeship office:
- in Edmonton, phone 780-644-2582
- elsewhere in Alberta, phone toll-free 310-0000, then dial 780-644-2582
Youth Apprenticeship Project (YAP)
The Youth Apprenticeship Project (YAP) helps students in Grades 7 to 12 explore career options through integrated activities that link academic and applied learning.
Contact the Apprenticeship Initiatives Branch for information:
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in Edmonton, phone 780-415-5806
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elsewhere in Alberta, phone toll-free 310-0000, then dial 780-415-5806
