Co-operative Education (Co-op) is a high school course where students develop skills, explore career pathways, and combine classroom instruction with an 80-hour co-op placement in the community.
Students learn about the realities of the work world, helping them become more confident and better prepared to pursue post-secondary and career pathways. Many employers across Nova Scotia welcome students into their workplaces, where students explore a career first-hand and benefit from mentorship.
Co-operative Education provides an opportunity for students to explore a career through an authentic workplace environment, helping them to make decisions about education and career pathways.
Co-op work placements may take place during or after school hours, on weekends, and during vacations, depending on availability and the nature of the career being explored. Students are eligible to take Co-op as long as they are 16 years of age or 15 and in grade 11.