Course Description

Cooperative Education @ South

The Cooperative Education program offers students an opportunity to:

• explore career choices

• strengthen on the job training

• develop skills transferrable to all career areas

• make valuable contacts in the work world

All of these opportunities will assist in the important career pathway decisions students must make. Typically, each Co-op course is two credits and the credits are awarded for successful on-the-job experience , evaluated by the employer and teacher, as well as completion of paper work. To participate in Cooperative Education, students must have the necessary academic requirements, appropriate maturity level and there must be suitable placement availability. The procedure for applying to all Cooperative Education courses is as outlined below.

February

• Register for Co-op in myBlueprint

  • • GWL 3OD --- 2 Credit Co-op (afternoons or mornings Semester 1 or Semester 2)

    • GNL 4OD --- 4 Credit Co-op (all day either Semester 1 or Semester 2)

April/May

• Complete and sign the application forms provided to you in homeroom and bring them to the interview.

• Interview with Co-op teacher to assess readiness for participation in the program and review the cooperative education expectations

Interviews for Co-op are mandatory. Failing to attend your interview could put you at risk of not being enrolled in the Co-op program. Interviews allow Co-op teachers/coordinators to gauge a student’s interests and convey important information about the program.