Co-op

Co-Operative Education (Co-op)

AVAILABLE IN GRADES 11 & 12

Cooperative Education is an educational program that integrates classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace. The program reinforces and expands upon a subject area that the student wishes to explore as a possible future career. It will allow the student to acquire first-hand experience with professionals in our community and the most up-to-date equipment in use today.

This program assists students bound for university, college, apprenticeship or the workplace. Please note that (2) co-op credits can be counted toward your compulsory credits.

Requirements for Admission:

1. Must take a related subject course concurrently or prior to co-op.
2. Must have the commitment and maturity to handle the curriculum as well as the experiential learning.
3. Must complete a co-op application with two teacher references, and permission of parent/guardian.
4. Submit application to the Community Based Education teacher who will arrange an interview.
5. Must have a history of good attendance and work habits.

How to Apply for Co-op

1. Select the appropriate Co-op code in My Pathway Planner (see codes below)
2. Complete the Co-op application via this link
3. The on-line form will be emailed back to you, along with 2 Teacher Reference forms. Print the application form and Teacher Reference forms. Sign the application form and deliver it to room 227 (Co-op Office), and provide your 2 selected teachers with the Teacher Reference forms - they will deliver the forms to Co-op afterwards.
4. All students will be interviewed in April or May to determine your work experience area of interest.

Courses

Gr. 9-12 High Performance Athlete Co-op - 1 or 2 credits

HPA1X7 / HPA2X7 / HPA3X7 / HPA4X7

This educational support program is available to school-aged athletes in grades 9 through 12. The athletes must be competing at the provincial, national or international levels and for each credit, be training and competing for 10 hours per week for 6 months during the school year. A maximum of 5 co-op credits can be earned in a school career. Participants benefit from the support, flexibility and modifications that teachers have been willing to implement, and receive co-op credits for their out-of-school training.

COURSE NOTE: Students interested in applying for the program must complete an application package. Specific questions may be directed to the program coordinator (ext. 227).

CREDIT: 1

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Cooperative Education - Gr. 11/12 - 2 credits

COP3X# / COP4X#

A Cooperative Education student will earn two Co-op credits for work experience in any placement opportunity. Student’s who have the educational background, demonstrate responsibility, motivation, commitment, and the willingness to learn in an adult workplace environment will be considered for entry into the program. Work placements are dependent upon the skills, strengths, academic backgrounds, attitudes, and work ethics of individual students. Possibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Business (Accounting, Law, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Administration)

• Communications Technology (Computer Graphics/Programming/Technician, Web Design, Animation)

• Social Sciences (Teaching, Social Work, Recreational Services, Nutritionist)

• Science (Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Veterinarian, Dentistry)

• Media Arts (Journalism, Fashion Design, Television/Radio Productions)

CREDIT: 2

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Cooperative Education – Gr. 11/12 - 4 credits

COP4X4

In order to enrol in a four credit Co-op experience, students must choose two course codes (COP4X4 and COP4X5). This co-op opportunity is available for students who would like to earn four high school credits while exploring a work placement of their interest and completing the academic in-school portion. While working, students will be able to observe the entire daily routines of their placement and gain valuable career information to assist them with their post secondary school choices.

This four credit option also includes the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).

An OYAP student earns four Co-op credits for work experience in an apprentice able occupation. Students accumulate workplace hours that count towards both secondary school co-op credits and level 1 requirements for an apprenticeship program. To participate in OYAP, students must be at least 16 years old and have accumulated a minimum of 16 credits towards their OSSD. This program provides opportunities in both regulated and non-regulated trades in the following sectors:

• Motive Power (Brake Technician, Auto Body Repairer, Automotive Service Technician)

• Service (Baker, Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Educator, Hairstylist, Cook)

• Construction (Brick and Stone Mason, Electrician, Drywall Finisher, Painter and Decorator, Plumber)

• Industrial (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Draftsperson, Welder, Machinist, Millwright)