CWS502/602A

Cooperative Education is an experiential method that integrates classroom studies with productive work experiences in fields related to a student’s academic or career goals. It provides experiences that combine theory and practice, helping students connect their coursework to real-world transitions through and beyond high school. Each cooperative education course involves collaboration among students, schools, and community partners, with specific responsibilities for all stakeholders. The course has two main components: a mandatory classroom segment and a placement segment. Before starting the placement, all students must meet learning outcomes for workplace readiness and health and safety, and actively develop their learning plans. These plans outline the goals for students, teachers, and employers, focusing on applying and extending knowledge, practicing and refining skills, and achieving placement expectations that reflect current workplace standards. Once on site, students must implement their learning plans, keep records of their work, and participate in weekly reflection activities. They will also return to class several times in the semester to discuss their learning with each other and their teacher.

Credit Guidelines: A maximum of four cooperative education credits are recognized for high school graduation purposes. Under exceptional circumstances, and with authorization of the Direct of Public Schools Branch and school principal, the maximum allowable cooperative education credits for high school graduation may be increased to eight. Pre-placement orientation for a first-time cooperative education student must be a minimum of forty hours.

Recommendation – for those students with excellent attendance and 70%+ in CEO401A