Career Development 10
Students will further explore communication and teamwork skills, decision-making skills, and healthy participation and interaction within their communities. They will continue to develop their concept of their place in the world of work as they add to their understanding of workplaces and their readiness to enter them. They will learn how to refine their career plans as their knowledge grows and their priorities change. They will build on their knowledge of themselves as consumers and managers of their personal finances.
Community-Based Learning 11
Community-based learning programs encourage the expansion of learning opportunities for elementary, junior high, and senior high school students by bringing the community into the school and by placing students in the community as part of their studies. Community-based learning is a partnership involving the student, family, school, and community, with each partner sharing the responsibility for the student’s learning experience
Cooperative Education 11
Co-operative Education courses help students plan their education, immersing students in career exploration and on the job experiences while they are still in school. Co-operative Education is available as an academic course in high schools in Nova Scotia and it provides valuable real world exposure for students.
Students who participate in co-op will have the opportunity to understand the workplace and gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to succeed in a career. (25 hours-In Class Component + 80 hours workplace experience)
Cooperative Education 12
Cooperative Education 12
Co-operative Education courses help students plan their education, immersing students in career exploration and on the job experiences while they are still in school. Co-operative Education is available as an academic course in high schools in Nova Scotia and it provides valuable real world exposure for students.
Students who participate in co-op will have the opportunity to understand the workplace and gain the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to succeed in a career. O2 Students will complete 160 hours of on-the-job placements and receive 2 Coop 12 credits required for the O2 program.