FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT O2

1) What is O2? O2 is a 3 year career exploration program. It is a unique combination of high school credits and hands-on learning, in class and in the workplace. High school students get out of the classroom to learn what jobs are really about. They see how classroom skills are used in real life.

· At the end of the program, students will have their high school diploma and - most importantly – a career plan.

2) How many students are accepted? The O2 program is limited to 20 students. There is an application to be completed and every student who applies goes through an interview process.

3) Does it limit my post secondary options? Absolutely not! Students gain the skills and experience they need to make an informed decision about the next step in their lives, whether it is university, community college, or the workforce.

4) What courses do you have to take? When you are in the O2 program you must take the following courses: Career Development 10, Community Based Learning 11 and three 80-hour Cooperative Education courses.

5) What is CO-OP? Students work in a field of their choice for 80 hours. Hours for work terms are flexible and usually arranged to suit the needs of the employer and the student. It is considered a high school credit and some universities recognize it as a course for admission. The emphasis in co-op is for the student to explore and experience a career that they are considering as a destination after high school.

6) What are some of the activities I could expect to take part in as an O2 student? We welcome guest speakers from various walks of life; we take field trips to colleges, universities and industrial settings. Students also have the opportunity to complete many credentials including First Aid/CPR, WHMIS Safety Training and Food Handler Safety Training.