Members: Students Information
Supporting Students...
Students today are met with significant challenges when preparing to step into the professional world. The pressure of finding a job can be extreme, but stimulating at the same time. That’s why the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association has developed a special program directed towards students interested in recreation and parks.
ARPA offers networking and mentoring opportunities for post-secondary students studying recreation, parks, leisure and tourism.
ARPA works with our members and stakeholders to give students a wide-array of learning and networking opportunities.
What does ARPA do for Student Members?
ARPA connects current and future students interested in the areas of recreation, parks, leisure and tourism with other students, professionals and mentors. ARPA also provides information and resources on careers, and offers networking opportunities and continuing education through an array of events.
Goals of the ARPA Student Program...
- Encourage and develop professional interests of students in the recreation and parks field.
- Encourage nationwide communication among students for studying trends and sharing ideas and concerns.
- Offer a link for coordination and communication among students and all interest areas within ARPA.
- Serve as a link between students, professions, educators and citizens in the recreation and parks field.
- Promote recreation and parks as a profession to high school students.
- Promote the development of strong student organizations in colleges and universities.
- Provide opportunities for organizing projects and programs on the local, provincial and national levels and assist in curriculum evaluation.
Great Opportunities with Students in Mind...
- Our online Career Centre houses a comprehensive listing of career and employment opportunities in recreation and parks from across Alberta, and in some cases beyond).
- Our training and education programs offer an array of opportunities - always specially discounted for students.
- Our Student Representative on the ARPA Board of Directors ensures that the Association continues to develop programs and services to meet the needs of Students in Alberta.
Rewarding Excellence...
Halladay Memorial Student Award
The Halladay Memorial Scholarship, recognizes a student enrolled in any undergraduate program related to recreation and parks, who has contributed to recreation and/or parks services through volunteer activities, work experience, studies and involvement in ARPA.
This award with a value of a $1,000 scholarship is given in memory of Jacqueline Diane Halladay (1959-1981) to honour “one who gave so much.” Awarded once per student.
AABRD Legacy Scholarships
The AABRD Graduate and Undergraduate Legacy Scholarships (graduate up to $3000, and undergraduate up to $1000) are intended to assist Albertans in advancing their education in the areas of recreation for people with disabilities (e.g. recreation administration, adapted physical education, rehabilitation medicine, or other related programs).
Recognizes academic achievements, contributions to, and endeavours in advancing the field of recreation for people with disabilities.
Supporting Student Groups...
Membership by your educational institution allows for access by your Student Group to the Bulk Purchase Rebate Program. ARPA will return a percentage of student fees to a student-group as a fundraiser when the fees are collected and processed by the student group!
Access to the Information Membership allows students to be connected to recreation and parks industry information, increasing connection, and making the connection between learning and real-world application.
Linking to a National Voice...
All student members automatically receive membership in the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. Additional benefits of this membership include:
- Information on national research, trends, initiatives and funding programs.
- Access to national programs, initiatives and educational opportunities.