Cooperative Education, GUidance, and Student Services Department

Cooperative Education and Experiential Learning is a unique program for students, integrating academic study with practical experience in business and industry. This learning experience helps students make informed decisions about future work, careers, and education. Students  develop the work habits, attitudes, and job skills necessary for a successful transition from school to the workplace or other post-secondary destinations. Grade 11 and 12 students earn their secondary school credits while completing their work placement in the community. Some placements include Medical and Dental Institutions, Police and Fire Services, Army Reserve, and Law Offices. Please see the brochure below for more information. 

Students can earn a college credit by successfully completing a course offered by one of our local college partners, as well as an additional high school credit which counts towards the OSSD. Senior students have access to Dual Credit  programs available in semesters one and two at Centennial, George Brown, Humber and Seneca colleges which include culinary arts, make-up and aesthetics, and psychology. Students may earn up to four approved dual credits  towards their OSSD.

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) provides opportunities for grade 11 and 12 students to participate in an apprenticeship occupation while enrolled in a secondary school program leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). In some  cases, students formally begin their apprenticeship training. Successful OYAP graduates acquire their OSSD and accreditation for completing part of the on-the-job training requirements of a formal apprenticeship.