Local 93 Carpenters Union - School Within a Trade (SWAT)
The Enhanced Construction Program, a partnership between the OCDSB and Local 93 Carpenters Union, offers Grade 12 students interested in skilled trades careers hands-on, intensive training, and co-op placements. Eligible students will typically have previous construction experience through co-operative education in their grade 11 year, or in the first semester of grade 12. Limited spots available across the district.
IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Electrical Union - Cooperative Education Program
IBEW co-op programs offer students a valuable opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in the electrical trade while accumulating apprenticeship hours, working alongside experienced electricians on real job sites. These program provide a pathway to full IBEW apprenticeships, combining classroom learning with industry-leading training. Eligible students will typically have previous work experience in an electrical field, through co-operative education in their grade 11 year, or in the first semester of grade 12. Limited spots available across the district.
National Capital Region Army Reserve Cooperative Education Program
This Co-op program is a joint undertaking between the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the 33 Canadian Brigade Group. The aim of this Military Co-op program is to introduce OCDSB youth to career opportunities in the Armed Forces and Army Reserves. Limited spots available across the district.