Co-op

To apply for Co-op, students must:

*choose 2 or 3 credit coop on their course selection

*fill out the Co-op application below

*return it to their guidance counsellor 

Canadian Forces Co-op Program Summary 

The Army Co-op is a Cooperative Education Program whereby students can earn up to two (2) secondary school credits by training with a Canadian Forces Army Reserve Unit. This basic military training co-op is conducted ONLY in Toronto at Fort York during semester 2

Who is Eligible for this Program:

Students MUST BE Canadian Citizens (interested permanent residents should talk to their guidance counsellor).

Students with a minimum of 15 secondary school credits

Students who will be turning 17 years old by the beginning of Semester 2 (February)

Students who have NO outstanding Legal Obligations (Charges Pending or Convictions, or a Criminal Record)

Students are medically fit - You will be examined, and potentially, disqualified if you have: major allergies - i.e. require an epipen, are colour blind, have significant hearing loss or poor vision, require prescribed medicine daily, are within six (6) months of a surgical repair (i.e. ACL/Knee repair).

Students must have NO involvement with illicit substances in the six (6) months prior to their Canadian Forces application

Why get involved?

Gain 2 secondary school co-operative education credits

Experience military life and training toward your Canadian Forces qualification

Participate in part-time and summer employment opportunities with your future reserve unit

Things to Consider

You need to be committed to the Canadian Forces fully during the semester. You will be out in the field for several days straight - with little to no contact with home, or friends.

You MUST be able to get to the Armoury DAILY by no later than 7:45 AM.

Start getting into good Physical Fitness Shape – there is a Fitness Test as part of your recruitment

Practice Basic Mathematics WITHOUT the use of a Calculator (decimal & fraction conversion and long division & multiplication)

** students who would like to participate should see Ms. Contreras (in co-0p) or Mr. Duggan (in guidance) at the end of September/early October to start the application process **