Make connections between school and work and explore a career of interest before determining plans for post-secondary education, training, or employment.
Develop transferable skills required in the workplace and valued by employers.
Earn a high school academic credit while gaining practical community-based learning experience.
Enhance development as citizens who actively engage in and contribute positively to communities.
Students learn valuable skills such as:
résumé and cover letter writing
interview techniques
goal setting
workplace health and safety
workplace ethics
To learn more about Co-op and how you can register, contact your school’s Co-op teacher.
More details on Co-operative Education courses can be found at https://curriculum.novascotia.ca/