Rocky Mountain School District No. 6

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Course credits count twice:

Once for high school graduation AND twice for post-secondary credentials!

Through partnership with the College of the Rockies, high school students can get a jump start on a post-secondary education ... with the added benefit of having their tuition fees paid!

Read on to learn more.

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Schedule an appointment with your school Counsellor or Principal to explore potential pathways. 

Through partnership with College of the Rockies, academic dual credit is available through courses of study in these Programs:

View School District PDF InfoSheet - (included in District application)

Interested in a career in office administration?  Start your journey while you are still in high school!

  • Multiple starting points in a school year
  • On-line for greatest flexibility
  • Access to qualified instructors for help

The courses are currently based on a minimum of 15 hours per week, which could be adjusted to fit a high school student’s schedule.

For more programming details, visit the College of the Rockies page:

How can I become an ECE or an ECEA?

If you are interested in becoming an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) or an ECE Assistant (ECEA), you can learn more by watching this short animated video.

You may also visit these College of the Rockies pages:

Click on the image to read more details about dual credit opportunities in this field.

Next Step

Completed application packages must be submitted to the school designate for review and sharing with Enrolment Services at the College of the Rockies.

Click image to access College of the Rockies information for eligibility and application.

Complete an application with support from your school Counsellor or Principal.

Through partnership with College of the Rockies, Youth Train in the Trades is an array of skilled trades programming available for Grade 11 and 12 high school students. 

Students can get a head start on a skilled trades apprenticeship program AND earn high school graduation credits at the same time.  Not only will students get a head start in training, but also they will save money on their post secondary education!

View, download, or print School District PDF InfoSheets -

Complete an application with support from your school Counsellor or Principal.

  • Youth Work in Trades program, jointly supported by the Ministry of Education and Child Care and SkilledTradesBC, allows students to begin apprenticeship training as part of their secondary school education. This program combines paid work-based training and a provincial curriculum that focuses on connecting, applying, reflecting on, and refining workplace skills and safety, work ethic, and job readiness. 

  • Students enrolled in Youth Work in Trades earn up to 480 work-based training hours required for provincially and nationally recognized industry trades credentials. 
  • Speak to your school counsellor or principal about Youth Apprentice opportunities.
  • Learn more about this program, including application process, through...