RE: NEW SUMMER CO-OP Central Placement Opportunity-TRADES by DESIGN

The TCDSB OYAP and Co-op department invites your students to participate in the inaugural year of our Trades By Design summer co-op program.

 The TCDSB Trades By Design summer program is scheduled to run from July 2nd through August 9th, 2024.

 This unique program offers students the chance to explore multiple trades in Construction or Transportation during one summer while earning two co-op credits. TCDSB is partnering with organizations such as the City of Toronto, TTC, and various high-rise developers.

Example Experiences:

• Truck & Coach, Fleet Service and Welding

• Construction, Plumbing, Electrical, and Welding

Target Group:

• 16 years old as of July 2nd, 2024

• Students who have completed Grade 10

• Students who are in or have just completed Grade 11

• Construction and/or Transportation SHSM

• Students who cannot accommodate co-op in their regular day schedule

Additional Details:

• Students will receive the required PPE and special industry training.

• Please DO NOT register interested students in summer co-op; we will register them as a cohort once they have been selected.

• Instead, please share the following Google Form with the student, and the CENTRAL OYAP/ Co-op team will contact them directly.

Student Google Form Due Date:   Wednesday, May 29th  

                               * Interview to follow shortly after

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