Co-operative Education 12
Co-operative Education 12
Credit Type: Academic
How it counts towards graduation: Elective Credit
Prerequisite: Application, References, plus an Interview
Co-operative Education is a program that allows students to earn high school credits through completing an experiential work placement in the community. The course allows students to participate in educational and career planning that helps prepare the student for the next pathway in his or her life. Students in this course must be self-motivated, mature and organized. They must be at least 16 years of age, have access to transportation to get to and from their work placement, and must go through an interview as part of the selection process for the program.
High School Co-operative Education helps students plan their education and get hands-on experience in potential careers while they are still in school. Students must be 16 or older (in September) to take co-op. The co-op course includes an in-class component and an 80 hour community placement. Co-op requires an application.
This course allows students to participate in educational and career planning that helps prepare the student for the next pathway in his or her life. Students in this course must be self-motivated, mature and organized. They must be at least 16 years of age, have access to transportation to get to and from their work placement, and must go through an interview as part of the selection process for the program.
Students are required to complete the pre-placement component at the beginning of the course. During this time students engage in self-assessment exercises, career exploration, and workplace preparation including; resume, cover letter and interview skills. Students must complete all requirements of the pre-placement component of Co-operative Education before beginning work placements.
During the 80 hours of community based on-site training, students must participate fully by showing interest and having a positive attitude. Students must also complete daily logs, time sheets, and reflective assignments and attend class once a week during their placement. Failure to meet the requirement of 80 hours of work will result in loss of credit.
The co-op teacher will assist students in finding an appropriate work placement. The student’s placement is supported and agreed upon by the student, co-op teacher, community placement and parent/ guardians.
Applying for Co-op
Students who are in CEP or O2
you do not need to apply for Co-op, Co-op is included as part of CEP and O2
Students not in CEP or O2
you MUST APPLY for Co-op.
Students who wish to enroll in Co-operative Education must complete an application and provide two references. Once accepted into the Co-op program, the student is making a commitment to this course for the following school year.
The application forms are available in student services and below. Completed applications are due April 14th. Please submit completed applications in student services.
Co-op12_Student_Application.pdfStudent Application Form
Complete the student application form. Once complete, return the form to Mrs Vance or one of the school counsellors. You can also email the completed form to:
Co-op12_Teacher_Reference_Form.pdfTeacher Reference Form
Ask one of your teachers to complete this form. Once complete, return the form to Mrs Vance or one of the school counsellors. You can also email the completed form to:
Co-op12_Community_Reference_Form.pdfCommunity Reference Form
Students must complete the Student Information section and give this form to a community person, other than a relative, with whom they have had considerable contact in the past 12 months. Once complete, return the form to Mrs Vance or one of the school counsellors. You can also email the completed form to: