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Does the student get paid?
No. Co-op students earn high school credits, but do not get paid. Some employers choose to provide a modest honorarium to assist students with work related expenses, however, this is not common and is not expected.
What is the Co-op student's schedule?
This varies by student.
Days: generally the schedule will be Monday-Friday
Times: during school hours, and can be after school if required. Some students are with employers for the morning only, some afternoon only, and others are full day.
*generally, Co-op is to begin no earlier than 8am, and finish no later than 5pm.
Duration:
Semester 1 goes from early September until the end of January
Semester 2 goes from early February until the end of June
How many hours does the student need to complete?
It depends on the amount of credits the student is working towards. The student will complete approximately 100 hours per credit. Most students will complete at least 2 credits= 200 hours. Some students complete 3 and even 4 credits (300-400 hours)
What is expected from employers/ supervisors?
Provide a safe working and learning environment
Provide orientation and workplace site specific health and safety training
Provide the student with written or oral feedback after the initial interview as part of the learning experience
Designate one employee, if necessary, to be responsible for direct daily supervision of the student
Assist the teacher in developing the Student Co-operative Education Learning Plan (SCELP) for the student by reviewing and refining student job tasks
Provide challenging learning experiences that will encourage personal growth and develop career goals
Help the student function as an integral part of a team
Sign the student’s time sheets/ online logs in order to verify placement hours
Meet with the teacher several times over the course of the placement to discuss the student progress
Complete the 2 performance evaluations for the student- 1 at mid-term, 1 final (the teacher is ultimately responsible for the overall evaluation and the assignment of grades)
Can the student be hired by the employer?
Yes. Although, this is not expected. The aim of Co-op is to earn credits while obtaining experience in the workplace. Many employers are not in the position to hire students and some employers leave a space open to accept Co-op students on a regular basis. If a position does become available, students may accept the opportunity if it does not interfere with the Work Education Agreement which clearly identifies designated Co-op hours. Therefore, the student can only be hired outside of Co-op hours and they should then be insured by the company during paid employment hours.
How does the student get to and from the placement?
Students are encouraged to find their own transportation to and from the placement. However, if this is not possible, students can speak with the Co-op teacher about public transportation/taxi.
Are Co-op students insured?
Yes. Unpaid Co-op students are covered through an insurance policy paid by the Ministry of Education. A Work Education Agreement (WEA) is completed for each student and is signed by the student, Co-op teacher, employer, and parent (if the student is under 18 years of age). The WEA states that The Ministry of Education covers WSIB (Workplace Safety Insurance Board) for the student while the student is at their placement.
*Please note that students who are placed at an elementary school, with a certified teacher, are not covered through WSIB, but are instead covered by OSBIE.
*If an employer pays the student, then the employer is responsible for the WSIB coverage of the student.
What if a student isn't fitting in with the placement?
If the student is not adjusting well to placement expectations, the employer has the right to dismiss the student. The aim is to give students a realistic work experience and help them understand what it takes to get and keep a job. The Co-op program gives students an opportunity to learn and grow while trying to meet realistic employment opportunities as experienced by all new employees. The Co-op teacher, and possibly the principal, will continue to work with this student. If, at this point, the student is unwilling or unable to change his or her focus or behaviour, credits may be in jeopardy. If the student is able to make meaningful adjustments, a new placement may be found if time and circumstances permit.
Who ensures student safety?
The student, the employer, and the Co-op teacher. The Co-op teacher is expected to provide general safety awareness training during pre-employment sessions. The employer should provide specific safety orientation and ongoing training. Students have the responsibility to wear safety gear at all times, follow workplace guidelines and practices, and report any injuries or hazards.
What is OYAP/ PAJO?
OYAP stands for Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. OYAP is a high school program that allows students to try a huge variety of apprenticeship-based careers in skilled trades, starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program. Here is a link to the OYAP website: https://oyap.com/
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