Centralized Placements

What are Centralized Placements?

Centralized placements refer to applications that are submitted to a potential employer through the YRDSB Board office. Applications for these positions take place the SEMESTER PRIOR to students being in Coop. For instance, a student in semester 2 Co-op would need to apply in October/November of the previous year, a student in semester 1 Co-op would apply in May/June the previous school year.

These interviews are competitive and there are often limits on the number and/or quality of applications a school can submit. Applications must be professional and complete, and submitted on time to be eligible. Not all students will be offered an interview based on their application.

Placements will typically release an updated copy of the departments taking Co-op students prior to each application process. These often change year to year and semester to semester. Students may apply to one area and be accepted into another.

Students who indicate interest in a centralized placement during the Co-op interview process will be contacted by the Co-op department when applications come out. A resume / cover letter writing workshop if offered and highly recommended to assist students in getting an interview.

NOTE: Students interested in applying to Centralized Placements should check back here regularly for more information regarding program offerings and due dates for upcoming semesters.

Examples of Centralized Placements:

Markham Stouffville Hospital (more placements are typically offered in the morning)
Other GTA area hospitals (NYH, Mackenzie Health)
YRDSB I/T Services
Sheraton Parkway North Hotel (4 credit)
York Regional Police Safety Village (4 credit only)
Canadian Armed Forces (Army Reserve) (4 credit only)**

** Please note the Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve Coop has an independent application process managed by the Canadian Armed Forces. Students interested in this option are encouraged to speak to the Co-op department as soon as possible to gather information about the application process (which often takes months).

Possible Additional Application Requirements:

Health Care Facility Application Form
Mantoux 2 Step TB Test
Site Specific Application
Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Confidential Candidate Personal History form (YRP419)
York Regional Police Volunteer Service Application form (YRP231)
Vaccination record

Centralized Placements Application Information For February 2021

Please see below for information regarding centralized placement application for

Semester 2 - February 2021

FOR-coop-interviewassessment-NCR5.pdf

YRDSB IT Services

Hardware Support Analyst @ Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning

Students interested in this placement must demonstrate:

• Strong computer and internet skills

• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills

• Google Docs

• Heat Ticket System

• General Networking Skills – TCPIP

• Microsoft Networking Skills

• Microsoft Operating systems – Windows XP/ 7 / 10

• Microcomputer & Server hardware component skills

• Apple Products – iPads, MacBooks • ChromeBooks

• Nexus Tablets

• Must be technically minded

• Ability to research independently online / work autonomously

• Software knowledge, imaging, data cleansing, PXE Boot

• Inventory Management • Demonstrate initiative

Please see Placement Profile for more specific information regarding applications to this position.

YRDSBITS.pdf

York Regional Police - Community Safety Village

Students who submit applications CANNOT have a record or negative contact of any kind with police. Students need to be aware of the of the following:

• that there is no guarantee of a placement (placements are for 4 credit - FULL DAY students ONLY

• be motivated to pursue Police, Fire Educator, EMS, Teaching, Youth and Child worker, ECE as a career or in a support setting

• that they must pass a background check, submit (6) character reference checks, and pass a home visit; (If a student or family member of a student applicant has a police record, this means that the student will be disqualified.)

• that they should be a mature grade 11 or 12 student • that clerical duties may be part of this placements, basic keyboarding skills an asset

• they are to have a professional appearance

• they should have good communication skills

• that before placement begins, they will have to swear an oath of secrecy in front of a Commissioner of Oaths

• Transportation is the responsibility of the student

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR DETAILED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.

YorkRegionalPolice.pdf

Sheraton Parkway North Hotel

Students will be required for each of the following areas:

⇒ Sales (1)

⇒ Catering (1)

⇒ Outlets – Restaurant, Starbucks (up to 3)

⇒ Human Resources (1 full day or 2 half day)

⇒ Front Office – Reception/Switchboard (up to 3)

⇒ Fitness - Health Club Attendant (1)

⇒ Accounting ( up to 2)

⇒ Housekeeping (up to 3)

⇒ Kitchen: Cooking (up to 15)

⇒ Maintenance - (up to 2)

⇒ Security (1 )

Please see below for specific application information.

SheratonParkway.pdf

Mackenzie Health

*Please see below

MackenzieHealth.pdf

East Gwillimbury Emergency & Community Safety Co-op

This is a new Co-op opportunity for students living in Newmarket. It is a competitive process that is only open to ONE student for Semester 1. The student MUST be in Grade 12, MUST be a FULL DAY (4 credit student) and MUST have access to a vehicle as placement locations will vary from day to day.

Please see materials below for more information.

EGSS Co-Op Application Guide (1).pdf

EGSS Co-op Student Posting (1).pdf

EGSS Co-Op 2018 App (1).pdf

For more information regarding Cooperative Education Programs at GW Williams High School please contact the Community Based Education Department - Mr. Casagrande

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